My '86 Accord Lx-i takes forever to start when cold (both outside temp and motor temp). During the summer it didn't do this. I've narrowed it down to a 'not getting enough gas' problem because it readily starts when carb cleaner is sprayed in the intake.

The fuel pressure is OK (at the plenum) and the motor has good compression and spark when cold cranking. When a noid light is hooked to the injectors, it's dim. This is suspect, and I've heard Hondas of this era are common to have faulty computers. Can anyone corroborate?

Thanks for any help, as this has been frustrating me for months!!

Danny

 

uhhh it could be cause its carbed and it could be ur oil, some oils make it a little harder to start in cold, or so i hear

 

get a block heater, then problem will be solved.. :thumbup:

 

In case someone has the same problem:

This turned out to be a faulty coolant temp sending unit. It is located in the thermostat housing. There are two of them, the pass side sensor turns the fans on, the driver's side sensor tells the ECU the coolant temp so it can richen the fuel mixture appropriately. $31 at Autozone. Hope this saves someone some frustration.

Danny