did you try cleaning injectors? or perhaps replacing them?
that is exactly what I was going to say. I think you have dirty injectors. When your engine is cold, fuel has a harder time atomizing. At the same time if your injectors are concentrating the spray, this fuel has a very tough time atomizing. which can lead to hard starting. Once the engine is hot, fuel will more redily atomize exanding into the heat. But then again. I would think that it would still start. Cause I would doubt that all 4 injectors are that dirty. Does sound fuel related though. Have you ever pulled a plug and checked your spark?
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that is exactly what I was going to say. I think you have dirty injectors. When your engine is cold, fuel has a harder time atomizing. At the same time if your injectors are concentrating the spray, this fuel has a very tough time atomizing. which can lead to hard starting. Once the engine is hot, fuel will more redily atomize exanding into the heat. But then again. I would think that it would still start. Cause I would doubt that all 4 injectors are that dirty. Does sound fuel related though. Have you ever pulled a plug and checked your spark?
It starts easiest when the engine is cold. The fuel pump doesn't whine, the car doesn't idle rough, and there's never any kind of loss of power that would attribute a failing fuel pump. I believe my pump and injectors are fine. If the new fuel pressure regulator doesn't help the situation then I'll probably replace the starter, followed by the fuel pump.
It starts easiest when the engine is cold. The fuel pump doesn't whine, the car doesn't idle rough, and there's never any kind of loss of power that would attribute a failing fuel pump. I believe my pump and injectors are fine. If the new fuel pressure regulator doesn't help the situation then I'll probably replace the starter, followed by the fuel pump.
...mhmm. maybe there is some kind of check valve not really keeping the system pressureized. but that still doesnt make sence cause it starts right away when it is cold? It almost sounds like vapour lock but I doubt that too. I dont think the fuel lines are getting hot enough to turn your fuel into vapour. Could be but no. I dont know. next time I would try loosning the fuel in line and seeing what kind of pressure it gives you. It should be lots. Keep me updated on this, I am curious.
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I still say the ICM..maybe an intermittent problem in the wiring or of some sort.
I ended up taking the car to a local Acura dealership because I needed an oil change. After they changed my oil, the car wouldn't start (as usual) - they said they weren't getting any spark and blamed the ICM. Of course, they wanted nearly $300 to swap it out. I bought a new ICM at AutoZone and installed it this afternoon. I drove the car around for 10 minutes to get the temperature up then parked it in the garage. I tried to start it exactly an hour later and it had the same no-start symptoms
What the **** is the problem! My coil measured fine but maybe it's faulty?
I ended up taking the car to a local Acura dealership because I needed an oil change. After they changed my oil, the car wouldn't start (as usual) - they said they weren't getting any spark and blamed the ICM. Of course, they wanted nearly $300 to swap it out. I bought a new ICM at AutoZone and installed it this afternoon. I drove the car around for 10 minutes to get the temperature up then parked it in the garage. I tried to start it exactly an hour later and it had the same no-start symptoms
What the **** is the problem! My coil measured fine but maybe it's faulty?
check your fuel pressure after cranking it over a couple of times. Loosen it slowly as if it has pressure, it will come out fast. At least then you will know that you have fuel pressure at the fuel rail.
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I replaced the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor and my problems are solved. I believe my old one thought the car was cold when it was actually warm, causing the ECU to flood the engine with gasoline resulting in difficulties starting.
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