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My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 9:08am On Dec 24, 2024
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 smiley
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by yarimo(m): 9:16am On Dec 24, 2024
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 smiley
change your plugs
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 9:19am On Dec 24, 2024
yarimo:
change your plugs
Those were checked and it didn't solve the issue.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by kelvinmnet(m): 9:21am On Dec 24, 2024
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 smiley
CHANGE YOUR COLD START SWITCH.
You can also scan the car for further issues you may not be aware about.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by yarimo(m): 9:25am On Dec 24, 2024
Abduletudaye:
Those were checked and it didn't solve the issue.
there are different causes of engine struggling to start in the morning some are, (1)plugs ( 2 ) some nuzzles need change (3) the fuel pump is giving you warning at any time it can stop working completely (4) all the coil need to be check . If all this 4 failed to normalize it you have no any other options than to change the brain box. Look for EOD brain box and test it and see, doing that will save you from unnecessary spending
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 9:28am On Dec 24, 2024
yarimo:
there are different causes of engine struggling to start in the morning some are, (1)plugs ( 2 ) some nuzzles need change (3) the fuel pump is giving you warning at any time it can stop working completely (4) all the coil need to be check . If all this 4 failed to normalize it you have no any other options than to change the brain box. Look for EOD brain box and test it and see, doing that will save you from unnecessary spending
This is interesting. No problem, thank you.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 9:29am On Dec 24, 2024
kelvinmnet:
CHANGE YOUR COLD START SWITCH.
You can also scan the car for further issues you may not be aware about.
This is noted. Thank you.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 9:38am On Dec 24, 2024
kelvinmnet:
CHANGE YOUR COLD START SWITCH.
You can also scan the car for further issues you may not be aware about.
Also, is this same as Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor?
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by kelvinmnet(m): 10:02am On Dec 24, 2024
Abduletudaye:
Also, is this same as Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor?
yes sir but the local name is the cold start switch.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 10:50am On Dec 24, 2024
kelvinmnet:
yes sir but the local name is the cold start switch.
Thank you.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by 2cribz: 1:29pm On Dec 24, 2024
Check your crankshaft position sensor
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by femarse: 5:21pm On Dec 24, 2024
yarimo:
there are different causes of engine struggling to start in the morning some are, (1)plugs ( 2 ) some nuzzles need change (3) the fuel pump is giving you warning at any time it can stop working completely (4) all the coil need to be check . If all this 4 failed to normalize it you have no any other options than to change the brain box. Look for EOD brain box and test it and see, doing that will save you from unnecessary spending
When you put APC matter for your head , it's hard for anything sensible to be in that head

The process of the car igniting in the morning involve the cold start switch to warm up the engine, it help the engine to attain high temperature very quickly when starting the car in the morning

The engine is already warm at any other time of the day is the probable cause why it's not having the starting issue at those time, and of all the suggestion you can make , cold start switch which is the plausible number 1 culprit was ommited , and straight away to changing ECU.....well-done
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by yarimo(m): 5:25pm On Dec 24, 2024
femarse:
When you put APC matter for your head , it's hard for anything sensible to be in that head

The process of the car igniting in the morning involve the cold start switch to warm up the engine, it help the engine to attain high temperature very quickly when starting the car in the morning

The engine is already warm at any other time of the day is the probable cause why it's not having the starting issue , and of all the suggestion you can make , cold start switch which is the plausible number 1 culprit was ommited , and straight away to changing ECU.....well-done
you just posted rubbish, you are not communicating or suggesting what the owner can do . Most you post if you don't have anything to say?
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by femarse: 5:51pm On Dec 24, 2024
yarimo:
you just posted rubbish, you are not communicating or suggesting what the owner can do . Most you post if you don't have anything to say?
Cold start sensor is the first thing to check if your car start fine every other time of the day except in the morning , alternatively scan the car , instead , look at the silly solution you offered....not surprised thou
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by yarimo(m): 6:01pm On Dec 24, 2024
femarse:
Cold start sensor is the first thing to check if your car start fine every other time of the day except in the morning , alternatively scan the car , instead , look at the silly solution you offered....not surprised thou
You are not yet communicating, just trying to be over sabi 😆😆😆 cold Start sensor in EOD 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:23pm On Dec 24, 2024
2cribz:
Check your crankshaft position sensor
Noted, chief.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by 2cribz: 7:56pm On Dec 24, 2024
Either its loose,wires fried,burnt,or the sensor clip/plugs/pin has expired.check those.crank sensor,always close to the belt area,water pump area.its a plug in,plug out kind of thing.
Abduletudaye:
Noted, chief.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by femarse: 9:07am On Dec 26, 2024
yarimo:
You are not yet communicating, just trying to be over sabi 😆😆😆 cold Start sensor in EOD 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
M T head

Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by yarimo(m): 9:13am On Dec 26, 2024
femarse:
M T head
so all this over sabi you only depends on goggle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 it took you some days looking for it on goggle 🤣🤣 it's clear now in reality you don't know anything about cars 😅😅😅 you don't even know what is coolant or it function in a car . Just rush to comment rubbish
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by diamond68: 4:31pm On Dec 26, 2024
Hmm the fuel pump is weak or fuel filter is dirty. That’s the solution. And so check the pressure to confirm this.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Gbadugbakun(m): 4:32pm On Dec 26, 2024
The car is hungry. Things are hard allow the car to rest. undecided
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Apcshyte: 4:32pm On Dec 26, 2024
Abduletudaye:
Those were checked and it didn't solve the issue.
Change not check .stop being stimgy
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by hartson: 4:34pm On Dec 26, 2024
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 smiley
is normal na.effect of hamattan breeze.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by beyep: 4:34pm On Dec 26, 2024
It's not a morning person car
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 4:39pm On Dec 26, 2024
Gbadugbakun:
The car is hungry. Things are hard allow the car to rest. undecided
🤣🤣🤣
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 4:39pm On Dec 26, 2024
diamond68:
Hmm the fuel pump is weak or fuel filter is dirty. That’s the solution. And so check the pressure to confirm this.
Ok, noted
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 4:39pm On Dec 26, 2024
Apcshyte:
Change not check .stop being stimgy
🤣🤣
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 4:40pm On Dec 26, 2024
hartson:
is normal na.effect of hamattan breeze.
I think not.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by RedScorpion(f): 4:40pm On Dec 26, 2024
yarimo:
change your plugs
This is the type of suggestions you gave to Tinubu that made him remove subsidy from day 1 without any back up plans....

And Today you are suffering

All this APC people without their useless advice
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by seanery: 4:41pm On Dec 26, 2024
VILLAGE PEOPLE AT WORK
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 4:43pm On Dec 26, 2024
seanery:
VILLAGE PEOPLE AT WORK
Ooops 🤭🤭
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