For the past 2 weeks, I have been having issues getting my 98 Accord with 203k started. I have been trying to run it approximately every couple days and it has started pretty much every other time I try.

I tried running it 2 nights ago and it cranked as usual (no odd noises, fully charged battery), but the engine refused to kick over.

The next morning, it cranked over immediately, ran perfectly for about 5 minutes and stalled out. Took a few tries to get it started again and the engine was revving low at idle for a few minute until, I assume, it warmed up.

Then today, I went out to start my car and it wouldn't kick over in the same fashion as 2 nights ago.

Only things that come to mind are battery (brand new this summer and fully charged), starter, or spark plugs. Any suggestions?

 

Check you main relay, I have been hearing people having issues with it.

 

This is the basics to any electrical circuit, intermittent problems are related to loose/corroded connections. When it started was it dry out or high humidity? If you have a voltmeter you can check the battery when starting, it shouldn't go lower than 9.5 volts under load.

When it was running perfect then died for no apparent reason, leads me to think your alternator may not be charging or possibly your new battery has a bad cell.

 

starter

 

Hi,
That could be a bad starter or problem with the main relay.
Check these out i hope you will find the problem....
Thanks