Car won't start

Ailfenergy · Post by **Ailfenergy** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:25 pm

Ailfenergy wrote:I have the same problem. I've replaced spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor arm and it's still really hard to start when it gets a bit colder. Feels like there is lack of fuel in the system, so I have to play with a throttle in order to start it. New fuel pump is on its way. Hopefully it will solve the problem.

New fuel pump didn't really help. Well, it's starting quicker now. With old pump I had to make at least 10 attempts in order to start it. Now 3-4 attempts are enough. But something is still wrong. Same symptoms: feels like there is the lack of fuel in the system and I have to play with a throttle every time in order to start it.
Any ideas guys?

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:53 pm

ignition switch?

giblet · Post by **giblet** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:18 pm

bennyboy wrote:Yeah, yours would be the third battery I know of that's gone this week, it's the time of year for it!
The Honda batteries are good ones too, condition indicator and a decent guarantee.

You were right! I took the battery out of my Honda Legend and stuck it in the Lude, it fired up first time. Just need to ring Honda tomorrow now to see how much they want for a battery.

Ailfenergy · Post by **Ailfenergy** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:26 pm

Ailfenergy wrote:
Ailfenergy wrote:I have the same problem. I've replaced spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor arm and it's still really hard to start when it gets a bit colder. Feels like there is lack of fuel in the system, so I have to play with a throttle in order to start it. New fuel pump is on its way. Hopefully it will solve the problem.
New fuel pump didn't really help. Well, it's starting quicker now. With old pump I had to make at least 10 attempts in order to start it. Now 3-4 attempts are enough. But something is still wrong. Same symptoms: feels like there is the lack of fuel in the system and I have to play with a throttle every time in order to start it.
Any ideas guys?

Took the car to local Honda dealer. Diagnostics showed no errors. All they said was: "Sorry mate, we can't help you."
Now I'm really lost.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:16 pm

again could be the ignition switch it will not throw any codes and will do what your saying

Ailfenergy · Post by **Ailfenergy** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:01 pm

Is there any way to test it?

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:17 pm

other than plugging in another one and trying it may also be your immobiliser your in a uk 5g arent you

Ailfenergy · Post by **Ailfenergy** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:44 pm

I had a problem with immobiliser 1,5 years ago. Something (I assume the immobiliser) blocked the electricity flow to the fuel pump. I had to wire up the ignition switch with a fuel pump myself. The wire doesn't go to ECU, it goes straight to the pump. That was the best I could do, because the car wasn't starting at all.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:43 pm

that could be your problem there ?

Ailfenergy · Post by **Ailfenergy** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:30 am

I'm getting it done on Friday. Hopefully it is a problem. And I'm thinking of getting new ignition coil just in case.