No problem on my 1.8 either. Starts every time. I don't really get the advantage of the start button though. I thought you just press it and it starts but You do have to hold it as long as you would have held a key in the ignition position. So what IS the advantage??
It keeps my 3 year old nephew entertained he loves starting my spaceship.
He also likes the dash and its glowy-ness.
When i want him to have some fun I put the car in N with the handbrake up then i put him in the drivers seat and let him start the car and he loves to act like he is driving with the wheel.
But i only do this when the car is on a level bit of drive.
Mine also took a bit longer than normal to start, had to press the button down for a quite longer than what im used to.. has only dóne this once, though i've only driven 700 km
Didnt drive the car for a day, it was really wet and moist. Initially it started up just fine, i drove 200 meters went to a store and started again. Almost didnt start, the battery notice also ligthed up and the startup almost failed. Weird
One of the pitfalls of buying a new model unfortunately - the "technicians" do not appear to be able to fix anything even the "senior" top of the range variety from Honda UK!!
Bring back good old fashioned mechanics is what i say who dont rely on a computer to tell them the problem!! [smilie=giggle.gif] [smilie=giggle.gif]
Actually thats not fair - I expect there are a few good ones out there - somewhere - maybe?
Apparently the solution is to turn the key, wait for 3-4 seconds and then press start. Can't confirm this on mine (diesel) - anyone like to test (by trying a really quick start sequence commencing with the car locked)?
Apparently the solution is to turn the key, wait for 3-4 seconds and then press start. Can't confirm this on mine (diesel) - anyone like to test (by trying a really quick start sequence commencing with the car locked)?
It's a known problem on the US spec car. The sun can cause the fuel to vapourise, and so it needs a couple of seconds to build up the pressure again. Apparently.
Mine did another start-up struggle twice today :/. The rpm meter only goes to 500, then jumps -> 1500. Irritating, going to mention about it the next time when on service
Well mine has this problem to, happened a couple of times now.
I.m.o. it does'nt have to do anything with the weather though.
Got out of work today and it was raining (18 degrees Celcius), i always wait about 5 to 10 seconds before starting it up (put the key in pos. 2, put my seatbeld on and waiting for some dashlights to go off etc.) started the car and it ran at 300rpm for about 2 / 3 seconds then it jumped to 1500rpm.
I've never experienced this on my 2004 Civic Sport.
Only experienced this once or twice, both after starting the engine for a short time (<1 min), then restarting again soon after. It is a known phenomenon to do with water vapour in the cylinders. I may be wrong, but I have heard this referred to as hydro-lock.
Keeping the button pressed for a few seconds does clear out the problem. I have never had the engine cut out or stall or refuse to start.
There might be something in the short journey thing. Mind you mine went into the dealer to see what was up with it, and they couldnt find anything - it's not done it since
Had this happen this morning. I garage the car every night so I don't think it is weather dependent and would rather think it is to do with the fuel system either the pump hasn't got the pressure up or there is vapour in the fuel line after standing all night. Could be wrong and most probably am. :?
Yes I've had this a couple of times. I used to have an AX GT which was always a pig to start when the engine was hot (mind you it was a real Friday afternoon lemon). They should supply a starting handle!
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