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timap 02-19-2006 02:58 PM

Accord won't crank when cold
 
My 92 Accord doesn't crank in cold weather. When the key is turned, all the usual stuff on the dash lights up, I can hear the fuel pump, but there's not a sound from under the hood, no cranking, no clicks, nothing. This seems to happen when the temp is below about 15F. When warmer, it starts fine. Any ideas? Thanks.

97civicEXVTEC 02-19-2006 03:14 PM

Could be a bad starter.

AcuraFanatic 02-19-2006 07:49 PM

How old is the battery?

e3NiNe 02-20-2006 04:23 AM

Check the battery, make sure that it has enough power to get you started. Cold weather kills older units.

timap 02-20-2006 05:53 AM


Originally Posted by e3NiNe
Check the battery, make sure that it has enough power to get you started. Cold weather kills older units.

The battery is fairly new, and fine--I've checked the connections and they're clean. Booster cables don't even make any difference. Is there any reason the starter and/or solenoid wouldn't work when very cold, but will when warmer?

e3NiNe 02-20-2006 05:59 AM

One thing to try, twist the key to the "on" position for a minute, then try starting the car. It could be an electrical problem between the ignition switch and the starter.

98CoupeV6 02-20-2006 06:02 AM


Originally Posted by timap
The battery is fairly new, and fine--I've checked the connections and they're clean. Booster cables don't even make any difference. Is there any reason the starter and/or solenoid wouldn't work when very cold, but will when warmer?

PGM-FI Main Relays tend to not work in certain weather conditions but work in others. There's an audible way to test if it's bad, do a search.

e3NiNe 02-21-2006 07:11 PM

any update on this?

DarkSideAccord 02-21-2006 08:40 PM

bad main relay..replace it


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