NewStats: 3,263,805 , 8,181,456 topics. Date: Sunday, 08 June 2025 at 01:28 AM 4k4s2q

Abduletudaye:
Good morning Everyone,

I own a 2004 Honda accord (Scrap EOD), as some of my fellow car owners will call it.

The engine runs fine but I struggle to start it only in the mornings.

Every other hour of the day, the car starts just once as it hits ignition.

Once the car is left in a state of inertia till the next morning, it struggles to start.

I kindly seek the advise of experienced engineers/mechanics on this issue so I can know how to repair or restore.

Thank you

UPDATE
This has been fixed.

What was done is, the fuel filter was replaced and that was it.

Thank you all for the comments and I hope this helps someone out there.

dapadawee:

I drive eod too
But mine is 4plugs

Thats nice.

nwirinedu:
Why call it scrap? Dont allow persons who have never bought a wheel spanner in their life to define your car.

Nice one. Ive heard ma.

ndidibabe:
We are in 2024. Your can will be 21 Years old in about 4 days. Let it rest in peace!

Ok, Grandma

stampo:
Talk to the engine politely first
If it refuse to start
Push it...

Ok

Jayslyder:
Ur car is nocturnal

Ive been noticing it 🤔🤔

BluntCrazeMan:
Please come back later and tell us if this worked.!!

Thanks

No problem

Greattha:
Check your COLD START...before anything else.

No problem. Thank you

diamond68:
the pump must be really bad. Check the fuel pressure to see if it’s low .

I guess..Will look into the fuel pump/filter first.

Arthurnna:
Eeyaa, frustrating right? Had similar issue with my Corolla,like in the mornings I will start it first,go take break fast, bathe and come back and it's still doing like it wants to choke to death,it will take like 10-15 mins or more before it will level up.. finally,the mechanic said it was the Cold starting sensor, after changing all the plugs, nozzles,even fuel pump ... So,there you have it, cold starting sensor

This is noted.

MarketDispatch:


Buy new battery...

Noted.

RealEmilokan:


IF IT IS, then your battery is gone.

If it isn't, then you either fix or replace the alternator.

Noted.

[quote author=fitinwell post=133456489][/quote]

Ok.

Ground is levelled.

MunorAnne:
She's simply not a morning person

🤣🤣

RealEmilokan:


Go and that your alternator is charging and if it is, then your battery is gone.

If it is or it is not?

diamond68:
you did it well ? You must do it well. I didn’t say start the car, just turn the key once so the electricals come on. Then pump accelerator like 5 times. After that you can fully start the car

Noted.

I didnt just start the car as that wasn't what you recommended.

I turned the key to the label "II" such that all lights on the dash came on, then I proceeded to pump accelerator five times.

Kindly confirm if this is in line. Thank you.

fitinwell:


Check your spark plugs
Gasoline level if it's not too low
Ground positioning
Check oil filter
Check your Kickstarter
Check your engine oil

1. Checked, no issues observed.
2. Gasoline level - low or full, it happens.
3. Not sure what this means.
4. Will check.
5. No issues with this.

EnkayDezign:


Get an OBD 2 scan on your car to figure out the main fault. However this sounds like your crankshaft position sensor is faulty.

Thanks sir. Please see below.

diamond68:
you have to do it every morning till you address the fuel pump or filter issue

Noted. Since I didnt drive today, I gave it a go and your suggestion didnt work.

McLizbae:
If you r sure your battery and Kickstarter are fine tho.

I think they are but I will leave am expert to determine that.

degreatstalion:



Change your injector mouth and it would solve the problem permanently!

Is the kick down working when you accelerate?!!

Ive attempted changing the throttle body, but to no avail. It didnt solve it.

otipoju:


This is the most likely cause. I. Surprised all the experts here did not mention this.

M suggestion is for you to get a OBD portable scanner like FIXD and run a diagnosis so it tells you what the problem is and what to do to fix it instead of the guess work.

I dont think this will bring up any codes.

Please see below.

dapadawee:

It is because you don't drive it everyday. When starting it pump the acceleration

Interesting take. I don't think this is the likely cause though you are correct, I dont drive this V6 monster everyday 😁

degreatstalion:



Change your injector mouth and it would solve the problem permanently!

Is the kick down working when you accelerate?!!

This looks like the throttle body in the pic.

I've attempted to change it, but that didn't solve the issue.

McLizbae:
If you r sure your battery and Kickstarter are fine tho.

Might as well have that checked too.

imoci:

Your battery is weak , replace it immediately

Noted boss.

diamond68:
here is the solution if you don’t want to spend any money. You have to PRIME THE FUEL PUMP. This you do by turning on the ignition but don’t start the car. So you turn the key just once. If it’s push start just push the button without leg on break. Once you have done that then proceed to pump the accelerator like five times. Now the fuel has byed all the bottlenecks and now you can start the car I guarantee you it will fire once

Will this be a one time fix or going forward it will kick once?

femi4:
Are you sure oil is not getting into your plugs. Go n get a new car/engine

New car loading

Sambab:
Go and change your co-stat

Alright.

McLizbae:
Who checked it. Spark plugs are likely the problem here, especially low quality plugs develop this kinda problem.

Ok, will have them rechecked.

Hafeexla:

Try removing the head of your battery every night first, it might be battery problem.

Noted.

seanery:
VILLAGE PEOPLE AT WORK

Ooops 🤭🤭