Hi. My honda accord has this probleme that he dies for no reason then the car is dead for 20 min. Its has a new batery.
Like i said my honda accord dies just any time and after 20 min its will start up. The is now power no lights and we put a new batery in it.
My car has 181000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi There,
What you are describing sounds like an ignition coil pack that is beginning to fail. Ignition coils are prone to this type of heat cycling effect causing them to fail temporarily until they cool down. Once they are allowed a period of 20-30 minutes to cool down, they will often times begin working again. When the outer structure of the coil begins to wear and crack, this tends to cause the coil to short out as it gets warm resulting in it failing and ultimately causing your car to die. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your ignition system.
What you are describing sounds like an ignition coil pack that is beginning to fail. Ignition coils are prone to this type of heat cycling effect causing them to fail temporarily until they cool down. Once they are allowed a period of 20-30 minutes to cool down, they will often times begin working again. When the outer structure of the coil begins to wear and crack, this tends to cause the coil to short out as it gets warm resulting in it failing and ultimately causing your car to die. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your ignition system.
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Ignition system: a malfunctioning ignition system can result in power loss as well as start-up issues. Faulty fuel pump and/or filter: a worn-out pump or clogged filter can prevent the proper flow of fuel to your engine and result in a noticeable loss of power.
Common reasons for this to happen:
Low fuel pressure, dirty or defective fuel injectors, or broken fuel pump: The fuel pump is responsible for transferring fuel from the tank to the engine.
Hi There, This may be caused by a number of things, but commonly this is a result of a faulty connection at the battery or in many cases, a faulty starter relay. The starter relay directs power from the battery to the starter solenoid which then engages the starter when you turn the key.
The most likely issue is that a component is clogged. A clogged fuel filter is the most common reason, although a loss of power in your car could also indicate problems with the fuel pump or fuel line. Impurities or debris may be blocking the system, which causes the loss of power in a car.
There are several possible reasons for a vehicle to crank and not start. A bad fuel pump, clogged fuel filter, faulty injectors, bad ecu, failed ignition coil, or a malfunctioning sensor. It will first be necessary to figure out if there is a lack of spark, low/no fuel pressure, or a mechanical problem.
Car batteries die when they weaken from too much cold, heat, drain, corrosion or vibration that they don`t have enough electrical power to crank the engine. No matter how tough they look, car batteries are sensitive electrochemical devices.
If your battery is sulfated, which results in low power and difficulty in recharging to full capacity, it can sometimes be recovered using proper pulse charging techniques. Wehmeyer warns, however, that there are an infinite variety of pulse charging techniques used by a wide variety of equipment sold for this purpose.
A lack of fuel pressure or fuel volume can easily lead to engine stalling. Common culprits include a faulty fuel pump or fuel pump relay. A clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pressure regulator is also common on return-type fuel systems. Another often overlooked problem is the vehicle simply being out of fuel.
Check The Battery
A weak or dead 12v battery is most likely the cause of your Accord not cranking or cranking very slowly. Ensure the battery in your vehicle is in good condition. A battery with 12.5 volts should be used. Alternatively, you can jumpstart it if you don`t have a voltmeter.
This is normally caused by one the following issues: Defective battery. Bad alternator. A blown fuse.
There are a number of potential reasons why your Honda Accord might not be accelerating as quickly as it used to. It could be something as simple as a dirty air filter, which is restricting airflow to the engine, or it could be a more serious issue like a problem with the fuel injectors.
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Hi. My honda accord has this probleme that he dies for no reason then the car is dead for 20 min. Its has a new batery.
ANSWER : Hi There,
What you are describing sounds like an ignition coil pack that is beginning to fail. Ignition coils are prone to this type of heat cycling effect causing them to fail temporarily until they cool down. Once they are allowed a period of 20-30 minutes to cool down, they will often times begin working again. When the outer structure of the coil begins to wear and crack, this tends to cause the coil to short out as it gets warm resulting in it failing and ultimately causing your car to die. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your ignition system.
What you are describing sounds like an ignition coil pack that is beginning to fail. Ignition coils are prone to this type of heat cycling effect causing them to fail temporarily until they cool down. Once they are allowed a period of 20-30 minutes to cool down, they will often times begin working again. When the outer structure of the coil begins to wear and crack, this tends to cause the coil to short out as it gets warm resulting in it failing and ultimately causing your car to die. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your ignition system.
My car will not start Intermittently. I purchased a new battery 2 weeks ago and yesterday the car wouldn’t start. Got a jump and
ANSWER : The issue you are having is probably due to an intermittent fault in the starter motor itself or a deficiency in the starter electrical circuit, for example a large voltage drop due to a poor ground or a high resistance connection. These issues can be readily diagnosed and resolved on a mobile basis if you request a hard starting diagnostic. If you request that diagnostic, the responding certified mechanic will get this resolved for you promptly. Based on Toyota’s Factory Service Manual, the battery should not be disconnected if the vehicle engine is running. The battery acts as a large resistive voltage sink and consequently taking the battery out of the circuit, while the alternator is still running, can create a voltage spike on the car’s electrical system which is not good for voltage sensitive components such as the engine computer. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
My car cranks but will not start. I try to do fix the car myself. I put new battery, new alternator, and new ignition coils.
ANSWER : Hi there. Check the spark plugs and see if they are worn or burned. If the plugs are good and they have a good spark, then the engine compression could be low causing a no start situation. If the spark plugs are not emitting a spark, then the crankshaft position sensor could have failed or disconnected. Check the crankshaft position sensor wiring harness and make sure that its plugged in. Check the sensor and make sure that its not broken or damaged. If you need further assistance with your engine not starting, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
Car died while driving so I replaced the alternator and battery and car won’t attempt to turn over. What else could it be?
ANSWER : The initial failure was likely caused by a sudden fuel system (e.g., failed fuel pump) or electrical (including ignition) faiure. Prior to performing diagnostics be sure you have a fully charged battery that passes a load test. Then, confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. If the starter motor is not functioning, check for power to the starter motor when the key is held in the "start" position. If there a large voltage drop at the starter motor or no power at all, you may have a faulty ignition switch but you do have to check out the entire starter circuit, which includes grounds, wiring (some of which is very heavy cabling), fuses, relays, the ignition switch and terminations. On the other hand, if the starter motor is getting power but the starter doesn’t work, then the starter is condemned and replaced. If you desire that a certified mechanic resolve this, please simply request a no start diagnostic and the responding certified mechanic will get the problem diagnosed and repaired for you. Please let us know if you have further concerns or questions as we are always here to help you.
Battery and oil light come on when trying to start car, take keys out try again car starts no problem and lights go away
ANSWER : Of course, don’t switch gears without being fully stopped, unless your Owner’s Manual or the manufacturer has alternative advice. However, the gear shift issue has no relation to the no-start problem you are describing. Inasmuch as you only have 6,000 miles on the car, the "constant on and off" that you believe has occurred is meaningless in comparison to the expected total vehicle service life. That is, assume what you perceive as "constant on and off", during merely 6,000 miles, might be equivalent to using the car "normally" for three years. A new car should be trouble free for at least 5 years, unless there is a defect, so your "constant on and off" is not a causal factor for any fault on the vehicle. What you might have is a defect in the ignition switch, or perhaps the immobilizer system, but if the problem is not in the switch itself, clearly there is an electrical problem.
If your vehicle is under warranty, by law the dealer MUST repair the issue you are describing within a prescribed time frame and number of "attempts", otherwise the dealer will run afoul of Federal and state Lemon Laws that give you very specific rights, and recourse (contact an Attorney; we are Mechanics, NOT attorneys). Consequently, if the vehicle is still under warranty, to save yourself money do be sure to seek a resolution from the dealer. If the vehicle is not under warranty, obviously a certified Mechanic from YourMechanic could identify the electrical fault and resolve this for you. If you want to go that route, please simply request a no start diagnostic -electrical system and the responding certified mechanic will get this taken care of for you. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
We have a new battery, new alternator, new coil pk, new master fuse and the car still won’t hold power.
ANSWER : Hi there. The only thing that I could think possible is causing your problem is that something may not have been correctly installed while your son was completing this maintenance. However, if your engine was difficult to start before this service, it’s possible there are different components that are damaged that simply didn’t resolve the issue. The only way of knowing what is going on with your Trailblazer would be to have one of our mobile mechanics in your area come to your location and complete a car is hard to start inspection.
I put the wrong key in my car and a few weeks later my car just shut down and it will not start I believe it’s the computer but…
ANSWER : Hi there. What had happened is the wrong key set the security to the vehicle. This is to prevent the vehicle from starting with the wrong keys. Try removing the battery cables (+) and (-) for 13 minutes. During that time, put the original key in the ignition and turn it on. Activate everything in the car even though there is no power. Then remove the key and hook up the battery cables. The computer should have reset and reset the security. If the security is still being tripped, then I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you
I filled my car up with gas, drove about a block to get a newspaper, put it in park and it died before i ever got out of the car .
ANSWER : With a car that cranks but won’t start, there are a few things that need to be checked. But before I explain them, there is a common thing that happens with Nissan’s. Every once in awhile they will flood the cylinders with fuel and wash the oil film off the cylinder walls and rings. This will reduce compression enough that the car will not start. Fortunately, there is an easy fix for this problem. It is what is known as clear flooding.
Hold the gas pedal all the way to the floor while cranking the motor. It won’t start immediately and when it does it will not run very well at first. Feather the throttle to keep it running until the motor clears out the excess fuel and the motor begins to run smoothly. If after cranking the motor with the gas pedal held to the floor for at least
