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1997 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Distributor, Engine.
Mileage: 159,988 miles.

Asked on June 19, 2012

Car wouldnt start some time

Hi i have a 97 honda accord se. engine will roll but wouldnt start leave it for 1/2 hr or so after a few rolls and it would start and after it start if i turn it of it will start on one crank when it take long to start i can smell gasoline. help
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Replied on June 19, 2012

start with basics. check the compression, fuel pressure and spark.

there were a lot of issues with distributors failing causing many intermittent issues.

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