2000 Accord V6 Automatic - Starting problems
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2000 Accord V6 Automatic - Starting problems
Hey guys,
I just got a 2000 Honda Accord V6 with automatic transmission from my cousin. He mentioned that if I drive for long and turn off the engine, it will die if I attempt to start it again. And the problem would go away if I wait a half hour or so before starting the engine again.
This did happen to me a few times; after driving for over 30 minutes and turning off the engine, I would start the engine again and after 1 or 2 seconds, it would just die unless I step on the gas to approximately 3,000 rpm and slowly release it.
This problem is very annoying sometimes, especially if I need to make a quick stop.
Does anyone have any suggestions? We did a tune up at the shop after I got the car, but it didn't seem to help.
I just got a 2000 Honda Accord V6 with automatic transmission from my cousin. He mentioned that if I drive for long and turn off the engine, it will die if I attempt to start it again. And the problem would go away if I wait a half hour or so before starting the engine again.
This did happen to me a few times; after driving for over 30 minutes and turning off the engine, I would start the engine again and after 1 or 2 seconds, it would just die unless I step on the gas to approximately 3,000 rpm and slowly release it.
This problem is very annoying sometimes, especially if I need to make a quick stop.
Does anyone have any suggestions? We did a tune up at the shop after I got the car, but it didn't seem to help.
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This is a common problem on this accord, check out this site:
http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/A...urn_over.shtml
The 3rd post has your answer:
"This problem occurs on all 2000 Accords. The fuel line snakes above the engine. In hot weather, after driving until the engine is hot, when you park for 20 mins or so, the alcohol additives in modern fuel will vaporize. Only cure is to wait until engine cools, or run at idle with enough gas to keep it running until cooler fuel is drawn into the line over the engine. This is a design problem -- don't waste your money on a mechanic."
http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/A...urn_over.shtml
The 3rd post has your answer:
"This problem occurs on all 2000 Accords. The fuel line snakes above the engine. In hot weather, after driving until the engine is hot, when you park for 20 mins or so, the alcohol additives in modern fuel will vaporize. Only cure is to wait until engine cools, or run at idle with enough gas to keep it running until cooler fuel is drawn into the line over the engine. This is a design problem -- don't waste your money on a mechanic."
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Another thing might work...?
Turn the key ON but don't go immediately to START. Fuel pump will run for 2 seconds. Turn key off & repeat a couple times. THEN start.
That will pump cooler fuel through those lines, without actually starting the engine & having it stall a few times. That should work on a 2000 Accord. Up through 2002 the fuel system flows through the FPR & back to the tank.
Turn the key ON but don't go immediately to START. Fuel pump will run for 2 seconds. Turn key off & repeat a couple times. THEN start.
That will pump cooler fuel through those lines, without actually starting the engine & having it stall a few times. That should work on a 2000 Accord. Up through 2002 the fuel system flows through the FPR & back to the tank.
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I just had the same problem last night with my 99 Accord v6 coupe. I started the car just fine, and went to put it in drive and immediately after that the car hesitated a little and then died. Now it wont start. I am getting spark and fuel, the car turns over but wont start. Any ideas?
Edit: The car was cool when i tried to start it the first time.
Edit: The car was cool when i tried to start it the first time.
Last edited by hj99z; May 20, 2009 at 09:46 AM.
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