Civic EG

Posted: **Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:13 am**

hey guys

recently my car has been struggling to start sometimes. i recently put in a new battery as well. someone suggested it could be the fuel filter?

it cranks and everything, but it sometimes takes 3-4 tries before it starts up or just doesnt start up at all for a little while.

any suggestions?

cheers

Posted: **Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:53 am**

once you get it running is it ok? or down on power and hesitating? check fuel presure and spark plugs for wetness, excessive carbon.

Posted: **Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:31 pm**

there is no power loss after it starts up and drive around, it just struggles to start a few times.
someone suggested it most likely is the fuel filter that needs replacing?

Posted: **Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:59 pm**

anything is possible.. but if it was not getting enough fuel to start why would it run fine? have you checked your iacv?

Posted: **Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:13 pm**

Check/replace all your engine grounds. Check the power connection to the starter.

I wouldn't think it's the fuel filter but if you've never replaced it, why not? And do the fuel pump sock while you're at it. Very easy on these cars and yet no one even knows about it.

Does it crank easy and the engine doesn't fire? Or does it crank weak?

Posted: **Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:39 am**

it cranks easy. last 2 days it hasn't struggled to start though.
haven't checked iacv, thanks for all the suggestions

will try them out soon. cheers!

Posted: **Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:17 am**

has the weather changed between the time it was struggling and the past two days that its fine? possible moisture from rain/high humidity?

Posted: **Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:26 pm**

main relay going bad?

Civic EG

slight startup problem

slight startup problem