2000 Honda Odyssey won't start

2000 HONDA ODYSSEY
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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When I turn the key the dash lights up, but the van won't start . It started afew weeks ago, but before if you turned the key a few times it would start and sometimes it would just start right up. Also noticed a few days ago when accelerating it would act almost like the van was in neutral, you had to let up and then slowly re-accelerate. Also the lights do not dim when you turn the key to try and start it.
Nov 7, 2010 at 11:05 PM
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Nov 8, 2010 at 3:15 AM
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