hey guys.. i have a 97 accord ex 2.2 with a f22b1. the first problem is it starts very akward. I've noticed other people with the same problem but not to the severity of mine.. when i turn the key it turns but doesn't start, i give it a little gas and then it'll start but only sometimes.. and when it doesnt start it drains the battery after several trys. and even when i jump it it doesnt seem to want to start.(which leaves me to believe its not the battery) ok on to problem number 2. i've changed the thermostat and radiator and my car still overheats. the fans turn on and everything.. and the temp on the gauge inside flucuates meaning it'll get very hot when i come to a stop and then it'll go down when i pull off but then go back up.. PLEASE HELP!!! any suggestions are well appreciated.

 

Are you up-to-date with this baby's maintenance, how many miles are there?

 

yea im up to date with its maintainence. it has 190k..

 

Is the radiator full of coolant? Also, did you bleed all of the air out of the system when you filled it.

There is a bleeder valve on top of the thermostat housing that takes a 12mm or 10mm deep socket. Loosen the valve. Fill up radiator until all the air stops spitting out and you have a steady stream of coolant. Close valve and top off the radiator.

As for the starting problem, describe in more detail. Does the starter turn the engine at a fast enough speed? You may want to get the battery tested.

 

ok so i turn the key and it turns over like it wants to start but then it doesnt. sometimes i give it gas and itll bog on but other times the battery dies after trying this several times

 

also i figured out i needed a new coolant temp sensor 23$ easy fix so overheating has stopped for the mean time... but on to the starting i tried to jump it today and it didnt even wanna start.

 

Describe in more detail what what happening when it didn't want to start.

Is the starter turning the engine?

 

its turns the engine over, but it feels like it doesnt have enough power? like it just sits there sputtering.