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Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Elolam87(m): 6:13pm On Dec 26, 2024
Engine failure
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by otipoju(m): 6:14pm On Dec 26, 2024
IMAliyu2:
I once had a similar issue but with a Toyota corolla.

The issue turned out to be a weak dying battery and a damaged voltage regulator.
Once those were changed the car was fine.
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.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by beulah76: 6:15pm On Dec 26, 2024
Change the coil first
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by SonOfDSoil01: 6:15pm 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.
exactly, my car too had this issue sometime ago….it does half starting, expecially in the morning till i change my fuel pump and it worked fine.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by otipoju(m): 6:16pm On Dec 26, 2024
Elolam87:
Engine failure
How can the car have engine failure when it is still running fine .
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Dalohad: 6:16pm On Dec 26, 2024
Immediately, I saw Honda Accord I laughed. That car showed me shege in my early days.

Honda will make you wiser than your mechanic after 2 years of regular visit. grin

When you change the car to a Toyota or better brand, your mechanic will stop greeting you everyday.. grin
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by diamond68: 6:18pm On Dec 26, 2024
SonOfDSoil01:
exactly, my car too had this issue sometime ago….it does half starting, expecially in the morning till i change my fuel pump and it worked fine.
you got it bro 🙌🙌🙌🙌🤶🤶
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by NikoWinaman: 6:20pm On Dec 26, 2024
From what you said I believe it's basically connected to the fuel pump or the either the injectors or nuzzles. I am not a professional per say but from experience it is definitely something from fuel flow.

Once you park the car and everything settles over night, it's hard to start in the morning because there is a cut in fuel supply somewhere so when you keep trying the supply starts flowing and all the rest of the day there won't be any cut until the car is parked again for a longer time.

You can try what I said by starting the car in the morning and when it starts, don't use it and just leave it till midday. If you see that it doesn't start quickly again then be rest assured the problem is what I have mentioned.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Checkwell: 6:31pm 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
Go and look for a mechanic. This is too dumb to bring to social media.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:33pm On Dec 26, 2024
Hafeexla:
Try removing the head of your battery every night first, it might be battery problem.
Noted.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:34pm On Dec 26, 2024
McLizbae:
Who checked it. Spark plugs are likely the problem here, especially low quality plugs develop this kinda problem.
Ok, will have them rechecked.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:34pm On Dec 26, 2024
Sambab:
Go and change your co-stat
Alright.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:35pm On Dec 26, 2024
femi4:
Are you sure oil is not getting into your plugs. Go n get a new car/engine
New car loading
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:36pm On Dec 26, 2024
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 bypassed 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?
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:36pm On Dec 26, 2024
imoci:
Your battery is weak , replace it immediately
Noted boss.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Miles300: 6:39pm On Dec 26, 2024
Change your fuel pump ..
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by diamond68: 6:40pm On Dec 26, 2024
Abduletudaye:
Will this be a one time fix or going forward it will kick once?
you have to do it every morning till you address the fuel pump or filter issue
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by dapadawee(m): 6:45pm 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
It is because you don't drive it everyday. When starting it pump the acceleration
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by degreatstalion: 6:46pm 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
Change your injector mouth and it would solve the problem permanently!

Is the kick down working when you accelerate?!!

Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by McLizbae: 6:47pm On Dec 26, 2024
If you r sure your battery and Kickstarter are fine tho.
Abduletudaye:
Ok, will have them rechecked.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:48pm On Dec 26, 2024
McLizbae:
If you r sure your battery and Kickstarter are fine tho.
Might as well have that checked too.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:49pm On Dec 26, 2024
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.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 6:51pm On Dec 26, 2024
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 😁
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 7:08pm On Dec 26, 2024
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.

Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 7:08pm On Dec 26, 2024
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.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by femi4: 7:17pm On Dec 26, 2024
otipoju:
How can the car have engine failure when it is still running fine .
So it's only when engine is running that everything is OK.

Engine doesn't break down in a day...that's how most of them start, they deteriorates with time

Later , short of oil, white smoke etc
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 7:19pm On Dec 26, 2024
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.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abee79(m): 7:20pm On Dec 26, 2024
Your car is not a morning person 😁
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by Abduletudaye(op): 7:20pm On Dec 26, 2024
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.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by OgbeniOja1: 7:27pm On Dec 26, 2024
yarimo it's a cold start issue. happens when the car has cooled down. he should check his cold start sensor and switch.
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
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by RealEmilokan: 7:29pm 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
Go and verify that your alternator is charging and if it is, then your battery is gone.
Re: My Car Struggles To Start In The Mornings Only by diamond68: 7:31pm On Dec 26, 2024
Abduletudaye:
Noted. Since I didnt drive today, I gave it a go and your suggestion didnt work.
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
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