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Anonymous Posted on Sep 22, 2014

My Honda accord 2003 has trouble starting first of the day. Starts fine for the rest of the day, what could this be?

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One thing that happens on older Hondas is that the fuel pressure bleeds off when they sit overnight. The fuel pump puts out 40 psi, and the system is supposed hold that pressure when the car is off. The check valve is weak. Then you try to start it and with no fuel pressure it takes awhile to start, and may run rough for a few seconds. To see if this is the cause, on your first start of the day, turn the key on but don't try to start it. When all the warning lights are on. The fuel pump will run for 2 seconds, then turn off. If it is quiet enough, you might hear it, or the main relay clicking off after 2 seconds. Cycle the key on for 2 seconds and then off, do this 5-6 times. Then try to start it. If it starts right up, you know the problem. Most people just accept this, because the check valve is part of the fuel pump, and this isn't cheap.

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  • Posted on Aug 17, 2008

SOURCE: 1997 HONDA ACCORD WOULD START

May be, Your coolant machine is working too hard.. Because when hot/summer day , if my machine in long journey , and you resting your car , the fan sound is still on although you turn off your machine.. It's means, the coolant machine , or your engine component must be changed... I hope so.

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SOURCE: 92 Honda Accord LX- idles rough when started up

sticking valves. the short run of the engine free's them enough to enable runnig

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 07, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Honda Accord Trouble starting the car in the

sounds like the starter.
Is there an oil leak getting on the starter?
Oil leaks can cause all kinds of starter problems.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 19, 2010

SOURCE: honda accord 2003 model 4 cylinder not starting .

Make sure your plugs are getting spark. If not, check your starter and your ignition to make sure they are functioning properly.

Kevin Daniels

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  • Posted on Jun 28, 2012

SOURCE: 1992 Honda Accord starts every morning when cool perfectly but refuses to start in the heat of the day. It turns over just won't fire.

Your main power relay is causing that hot, no start problem.

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