2005 Honda Accord hesitates before starting

Tiny
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  • 2005 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
I have a 2005 Honda Accord with over 100,000 miles on it. New battery installed less than 1 year. It tested okay within the last month as being okay according to Valvoline. The car will crank but I have to hold the key in the start position for several seconds before it turns over. If I don't the car won't start and I have to have the battery jumped. Before I take it to the dealer - what is are the possible causes for the problem? I can't afford to pay for any uneccessary work.
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 AT 8:16 PM

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Tiny
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Have the dealer do an AVR. This will test your starting and charging system, as well as the battery.

If they all pass, you may have a parasitic draw on the system. This means that something is draining your battery even with the key off! This can quickly run-down the battery and cause a hard or no start.
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 AT 10:11 PM

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