2000 Honda Civic Start Car Wait Couple Seconds Light S On Dashboard Clear Out

2000 HONDA CIVIC

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When I start the car, I have to wait couple seconds for all the light's on the dashboard to clear out, and then start it. However, if I try to start the car quickly than the car cranks and doesn't start properly. What do you think is the problem? And how much would it cost?

Dec 16, 2012 at 6:12 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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i would have the distributor checked as it is a common failure for this problem

Roy

Dec 16, 2012 at 6:31 PM

KHLOW2008

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Problem is most probably due to a failing relay. The links below should be helpful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F2OsgXmshI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY_GnVwOF9U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viIZ8k60awY

Dec 16, 2012 at 7:07 PM

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