extra cranking while starting??
19-Apr-2006, 01:44 PM
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extra cranking while starting??
ok well usually any time i start my car it fires up right on the first crank.
However i have noticed for about a week or 2 that once in a while it cranks several times ( maybe 4or5) and then it starts up and runs like normal.
Spark plugs are under 1K old and iv put different gas in a few times so i dont think its just a case of bad gas.
anybody have any clue what this could be? its not really a major problem right now but i would like to fix it incase it leads to something worse or wrecks my starter.
However i have noticed for about a week or 2 that once in a while it cranks several times ( maybe 4or5) and then it starts up and runs like normal.
Spark plugs are under 1K old and iv put different gas in a few times so i dont think its just a case of bad gas.
anybody have any clue what this could be? its not really a major problem right now but i would like to fix it incase it leads to something worse or wrecks my starter.
19-Apr-2006, 04:21 PM
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It could easily be due to the fuel pump taking a few seconds to pump the gas to the engine.
This would typically occur when you have 1/4 tank or less.
Try turning your key to the 'ON' position and waiting 5 seconds for the pump to prime the fuel line. Then crank it and it should start right up.
EDIT: it's probably good practice to do this even when your fuel tank is full.
This would typically occur when you have 1/4 tank or less.
Try turning your key to the 'ON' position and waiting 5 seconds for the pump to prime the fuel line. Then crank it and it should start right up.
EDIT: it's probably good practice to do this even when your fuel tank is full.
20-Apr-2006, 08:29 AM
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Originally posted by chris_si98
whats your definition of different gas? different octanes??
whats your definition of different gas? different octanes??
Different brands.
Yeah I think this is a pretty common thing among civics....
Just let the pump cycle for a few seconds and it should start fine.
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