Engine warning light show first time

Tiny
JSACHIN
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  • 2003 HONDA CITY
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Hello sir, I have the 2 vtech model. Sir I have one problem some days with my car. Problem is when I started engine and when I accelerator pedal push car engine not responding and sudden engine off with lot vibration then I again start engine and engine is smooth start. Every time when I start engine second time then car an drive smooth. Sir what will be problem? Is it petrol problem or other? And second thing is today I seen when I drive car I seen engine warning light and car engine off then I started the car started smooth and drive some mile without problem. So I am thinking now why show engine warning light that time or any other problems with engine will be in future?
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 AT 10:45 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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If the light came on there should be a trouble code stored. That can be scanned for and get a direction. From the description it sounds like you have a misfire on a cold start. That sort of indicates a vacuum leak. I would start with a tune up if it has not had one in a while. Next check it over for a vacuum leak. Even a cracked hose could be the issue.
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 AT 7:14 PM
Tiny
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Tnx sir 4 guide. But I seen again engin light 2 times. After gone engine light car is running smooth at continue 34 kilometres. I can't understand where is problem in car. Is it important for scan car?
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Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 AT 10:50 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yes it is important this will give us a code which will help us to fix that problem such as spark plug replacement. I would start there if it hasn't been done lately. Here are a couple of guides that should help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 AT 12:20 PM
Tiny
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Thanks sir for guidance. I seen again engine light two times. After gone engine light car is running smooth at continue thirty four kilometers. I cannot understand where is problem in car. Is it important for scan car? My car silencer pipe crack and leaks. Is this reason can show on dash board engine yellow light?
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 AT 3:37 PM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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The light can come on for literally hundreds of reasons. Without having it scanned trying to tell what the problems the computer sees as an issue is impossible. Could it be a cracked pipe, maybe, or it could be misfiring, low fuel pressure, a shorted or broken wire, a bad connection and much more. The scan works like a map to give you a place to start looking for the problem.
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 AT 12:20 AM

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