Re: 1999 honda accord ex every 18-20 days won't start
 

qtee85 wrote:
> I have a wondererful honda accord 1999 with 60,000 miles i have never had a
> problem with it until now. On two occassions 8/18 it wouldn't start.The
> vehicle would crank but not turn over.I sat for 58 minutes in my car even
> called a tow truck and then it started fine.Took my car to the
> mechanic,they checked all the codes to find out that nothing was wrong it
> kept starting,They found nothing wrong with it.So it started up fine.It
> didn't duplicate it at the mechanics.So a month later i get in my car
> again and it hesitates to start then it dies.This time it only takes 39
> minutes for it to start.I took it back again and advised them no lights
> come on except the lights showing the trunk and car doors.Again it is put
> on the machine and no codes are found.Why is it every 20 days my honda
> randomly won't start.I am nervous now to go anywhere for fear it may do
> the same thing again.Does anyone know what may be causing this or what i
> can have them look for to remedy the situation.The problem is that once it
> is started it is fine, for a couple of weeks then it will do it again.
>

is the battery original? has it had the ignition switch recall done?

Re: 1999 honda accord ex every 18-20 days won't start
 

qtee85 wrote:

> I will try the fuel injector the battery is original and has been checked.

Checked how? Was a load test performed on it? Since the battery is 7 years
old, I'd say it won't be long before it needs to be replaced.


> I
> got the car back from the dealer and again they couldn't find anything.They
> have checked the wires relay switch i have taken the car to the dealer a
> year ago about the recall so that is not it.No one has any idea why it is
> doing this

As others have mentioned, perhaps it's just flooded from not being used for
a while. If it happens again, hold the gas pedal down half way while
starting the car (it could take up to 15 seconds).

I doubt it is the main relay. I thought Honda resolved that issue about 10
years ago.