My car is a 1999 Honda Accord, EX, I4. It was bought as toks via pre-order 18 months ago, and has never had any issue of note except this...

Maintenance history has been Change of plugs after 5 months of purchase, and change of oil every 3 months with Honda Genuine engine oil.

Now the car does not start when engine is cold. But runs perfectly if by any maneuver, it gets started and warms up. Then when cold again, it wont start.... Before then, for like 4 days, it would start when cold, vibrate for like 10sections and becomes smooth thereafter. All only when engine is cold.

Since the past 4 days, mechanics have dealt with me asking me to change all sorts of things from fuel pump, to "firing sensor", to starter. One "serviced the injector nozzles". The latest said it is "jumping timing".

I have not seen where to scan the car yet in Asaba.

Pls what most likely could be wrong?

NB: The CEL has been on since about 9 months ago, but car has been perfect anyway, retaining its excellent fuel economy. However, when the mech that checked and adjusted the "timing" the CEL disappeared, maybe cos the battery was also removed before then when the starter was 'changed' The CEL has not appeared again despite driving the car several kilometers yesternight.

This morning, it still couldnt start, and I had to cab to work.

Pls if anyone knows whr i can scan the car in asaba, I would be grateful.

Siena, luvinhubby, nnamdichidi, cardoctor, Gazzuzz.....anyone?

Call me,I will scan it for u n I suspect its d coldswitch that's is faulty

NnamdiChidi:
Call me,I will scan it for u n I suspect its d coldswitch that's is faulty

Coldswitch ? ;Dpls stop using street names for sensor !! it rather ECT sensor (Engine coolant temperature sensor )

NnamdiChidi:
Call me,I will scan it for u n I suspect its d coldswitch that's is faulty

thank u very much

I have scanned the car. Codes P0300, p0301, and p0302 showed. Interpreted as engine misfire...


Please any more contributions?

you need to change the injector nozzles and the coolant temperature sensor.

DrBlack:
you need to change the injector nozzles and the coolant temperature sensor.

Nairaland Engineer!!!

DrBlack:
you need to change the injector nozzles and the coolant temperature sensor.

thanks