Hard to start

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Check and clean IAC and EGr valve, if so equipped. Check timing. See if it fluctuates.
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What is the trouble code for the MIL indicating?

Do you have coolant losses issues?
Check the coolant hoses to IAC and FITV and ensure they are not clogged.

As to difficult starting in morning, have the fuel pressure tested. Try turning the ignition ON for 2 seconds and then off. Repeat 2 or 3 times then start. If it starts esily, you have a fuel pressure problem.
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1990 Honda Accord DX mileage 99,000. Occasionally the car is difficult to start. What should be done for a "tune-up?
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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 11:20 AM (Merged)
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It sounds like you are due for a major tune-up. Replace spark plugs and plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, fuel and air filter. Fuel injection should be serviced by cleaning throttle bore and idle passage.
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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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MY69GOAT
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The was starting but it took two or more tries after that it would fine till the next day. Everyday it took a little longer, now it acts like it want to run but wont fire. I change the cap coil and rotor with no result. Also I had the timing belt replaced last year in march.
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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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I need you to check three things. I need you to check for spark, fuel pressure, and engine compression. I'm asking for the compression due to the mileage. Here are the how to's for checking:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Electrical problem
1995 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My Honda want start after a good rain. When it is hot and dry it will start just fine. Noticed that when this happens the drive light is flashing.
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Monday, February 11th, 2019 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Hi djpeterb,

Symptoms described is most probably caused by a faulty PGM-FI main relay that is intermittently malfunctioning. Remove the relay and resolder the circuit board and it should solve the problem.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_PGMFIRelay95Accord_3.jpg

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Changed main relay. Did not work
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Did you use a new or used relay?

When D4 light is blinking and starting is impossible, it usually is the main relay or its circuit. The worse case scenario would be the engine computer.

Did you check the main relay circuit board?
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I find it difficult to run the car in the morning in cold weather. When I lift my foot off the gas pedal the engine stops.
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If fuel injected clean throttle plate on both sides and IAC hole with choke cleaner. If carburetor have it checked for sticky choke and or worn out and needing rebuild. Replace fuel filter in both cases.
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Under wet conditions, I have to crank the engine for one minute. Big backfires (my exhaust exploded) occur while the engine cranks. Finally the engine starts but a lot of miss fire happens. I have changed the spark plugs, spark plug wires, the distributor and rotor and checked the compression (ok). No check engine appears and all the problems are disappearing under dry conditions.
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I had a problem with a honda accord and I did everything u have done change the computer I believe it under the upper corner in the passager side get a used one from a salvage yard.I changed the computer and it solve my problem.
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Hi, It's a 95 Honda Accord 4cyl at 170K miles. Problem started last winter where the car would crank and crank but would not start whenever there was a lot of moisture in the air. Only after the outside temp went up and all the dew had evaporated would it start. Replaced the distributer cap and gasket. Now, same problem: Car will crank and crank but never start. More symptoms include: check engine light comes on but never extinguishes. With the key in the ON position, after 15 seconds the D4 light will flash at a 2 htz rate indefinately. I can't hear the fuel pump running and the main relay does click when I place the ignition swith in ON. I reset the ECU by removing the fuse and waiting one minute. All efforts have not changed the symptoms. I can't find the diagnostic connector to jumper it and get codes. Thanks for the help!
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We need to get that gas to make it all the way to the injectors. Get a helper, find the fuel pump connector check for voltage at black and yellow wire, when key is in On position-Do you have it? If so direct power the pump from the battery-did it come On? If not its defective. Get this done and comeback
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I'd like to but, from the online forums that I've been reading, they say that I can access the fuel pump under the back seat/driver side. I just pulled up my backseat and no access panel there. Also, non in the trunk. How do I access the fuel pump to get the voltages off of the connector? Thanks for your time.
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Thanks again for your time. It finally warmed up enough here in Rhode Island for the car to start (I'm active duty Navy for 18 years now and am up here temporarily with not too many tools at my access) My symptoms changed though. I heard the main relay close like normal but this time, heard a relay close simulltaneous with the check engine light extinguishing and heard a relay when the SRS light went out. Never heard the fuel pump this time though but the car runs just fine. Still odd (to me) though with the cold weather symptoms.
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You're in the wrong place and time lol. Find every wire connector you can find upfront make sure its tight and clean. Also the power distribution box.

You got 2 more years and its over hang in there-You probably been around the world five different times huh! Adventure

Good Luck
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Sounds like you might have a a bad igniter or ignition coil. I would go with Honda parts on this, aftermarket has been a problem. We ran into this, coil was more typical.

I never joined any of the forces although I came close. I have a helluva respect your types.
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