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Won't start

Tiny
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  • 2002 ACURA TL
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,000 MILES
2002 acura tl type s The car starts fine every morning, but when used to make several stops, at some point it won't start. It turns over, the battery is fine, but it won't start until it cools down for about a half hour or so.
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 AT 1:49 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey Y2KXMAN

It sounds like you have one of two problem, the first is you got a bad starter and need to replace it with another, the second is not to pretty, it could be that the head gasket is blown and a cylinder has filled with coolant or the engine is locked up and need replacement.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please let us know what happens so it will help others

Best, Ken
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