Honda Accord cold weather start problem

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • This has been an ongoing problem related to the ECU (Computer) and has percisted through a computer and a replacement. I would love to hear from anyone with an answer.

Komentáře • 74

  • @jaybird5747
    @jaybird5747 Před 2 lety +2

    Worked for me. I put a small heater on the passenger floor there for about 20 mins and my car started. I'll buy a power station and carry a heater with me just in case I'm stranded and the weather isn't ECU friendly. Thanks!!

  • @pamelarahilly7231
    @pamelarahilly7231 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you ever so much for sharing this information 😃A couple we know were needing to be in . THEY WERE TRAVELING FROM UPSTATE NY.Massachusetts one morning for a 2 month coarse , they were all packed up, ready to head out; and the car wouldn’t even turn over, So one of their friends researched your suggestions and it worked they were at their wits end, so wanted you to know it worked out for them. They are now attending their Missionary seminar Everyone wants you to know you saved them so much anxiety Every one was praying for them so you were an answer to prayers👍🏼🙏🏼
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  • @JoaoMachado55
    @JoaoMachado55 Před 3 lety +1

    The ECU needs to be replaced. one of the chips is faulty. Take part number on the ECU, if the new replacement part is different on the last two or three digits, replace the ECU, it has been superseded. For instance, if the part number on the ECU in the car ends in 710 and the new part number ends in 711, the ECU has been updated/modified. The reason the vehicle will not start when the Check engine light is on is because the fuel pump circuit will not engage.. When the ignition is turned on, a signal is sent to the PGMFI Relay, which is actually two relays. The first relay sends a signal to the ECU to initialize everything, including the Fuel pump for two seconds or continuously if the engine is cranking. the ECU in turn will send a signal back to the PGMFI relay (the second one) to initialize the fuel pump.
    The issue is one of the integrated Circuit chips is malfunctioning and is temperature sensitive, once enough current runs through it, it will heat up and start to function. Leaving the ignition key on for 20-30 minutes will usually be enough to get it working depending on the temperature.
    IF you can get the copy or borrow a shop manual from Honda, just follow the troubleshooting step by step, you will need a digital volt meter, not a test light.

  • @neilchandresr.1787
    @neilchandresr.1787 Před 4 lety +2

    I have a 02 Civic and having the same problem here in GA. When it's warm outside she starts and run's fine. Thought it was the AdvAuto battery; had honda put in a battery last night and having the same problem this morning. Temp was only 48 this morning, so nothing is freezing.

  • @KPB0853
    @KPB0853 Před 4 lety +3

    I had this exact issue. It is the alarm system on mine. Right above the stereo and to to right is a pop out panel with a hole in the the center where a light was supposed to be. I pulled the stereo out and found the light and it was on. So I tracked down the switch that was in the fuse panel that is in the driver side kick panel. The switch had one wire broke off. After playing around with the ignition switch position and holding the wires that were connected to that damn switch, I finally got the alarm system to chirp twice and turn that light out. Started right up after this was done. I don't see that light or the hole in the pop out panel on the dash with this car in the video. If it has an alarm system and you don't have the freakin' key fob to deactivate it, this may be the problem. The symptoms with this car in the video are exactly the same. I even changed out the computer used a heat gun to warm up the computer, all that bullshit. I live here in the Paradise area the town that burned to the ground and had to contend with this bullshit when I was evacuated. My solution to keep that computer warn was to fill antifreeze jugs with near boiling water, put them on the passenger side floorboard and cover them with a thick blanket.

    • @zmancarlos
      @zmancarlos Před 4 lety +1

      Ill try

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      @@zmancarlos Okay, this is what I figured out. These Hondas have a dual charge system, in the alternator socket there are 2 pins that are stricting for ECM and the security system. These 2 pins in my case were corroded looking and therefore it was malfunctioning and not sending the proper voltages to the ECM and that was causing the security system to enter the kill the engine mode. It would still start but temperature seemed to cause hard starting issues and it would cut out and die a lot. Repair or replace the alternator, make sure to have a good fully charged battery and then you can put the alarm system in the proper mode. Because of the improper voltages and the battery drain the security system goes into the Auto Arm mode which kills the engine. There is a switch in the drivers side kick panel fuse box. Flip the stupid switch 5 times to disable the auto arm mode. I should probably make a video, it might be more useful.

  • @lovinlife7401
    @lovinlife7401 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the help got it started because of your video

    • @hpspazz19
      @hpspazz19 Před 3 lety

      Is that what it was for you?? Bruh... In arkansas we had that snow shit. We drove her yesterday, but now she won't even crank. It's like 9 in the morning

    • @lovinlife7401
      @lovinlife7401 Před 3 lety

      Yes it took longer because it was 6below it took probably 20-25 min

    • @lovinlife7401
      @lovinlife7401 Před 3 lety

      If it won't crank it's probably gonna need a jump

    • @JoaoMachado55
      @JoaoMachado55 Před 3 lety

      check my new comment.

  • @TheBlackDeck
    @TheBlackDeck Před 5 lety +4

    @jandKTravels I know it's been two years, but its a frozen fuel line, easy trick/solution is ISOHeet, 1x bottle, car will instantly start.

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      No, it is the alarm system.

    • @zmancarlos
      @zmancarlos Před 4 lety

      @@KPB0853 how do you disabled it. My car has the same problem in cold weather. Changed the fuel pump already. And it only starts quickly if put in store fluid or let the fuel pump prime for 10 mins

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      @@zmancarlos I found the manual for my car at this link. If you can locate the module for the alarm and it is a Clifford car alarm. www.clifford.com/support/guides.aspx

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      Okay, this is what I figured out. These Hondas have a dual charge system, in the alternator socket there are 2 pins that are stricting for ECM and the security system. These 2 pins in my case were corroded looking and therefore it was malfunctioning and not sending the proper voltages to the ECM and that was causing the security system to enter the kill the engine mode. It would still start but temperature seemed to cause hard starting issues and it would cut out and die a lot. Repair or replace the alternator, make sure to have a good fully charged battery and then you can put the alarm system in the proper mode. Because of the improper voltages and the battery drain the security system goes into the Auto Arm mode which kills the engine. There is a switch in the drivers side kick panel fuse box. Flip the stupid switch 5 times to disable the auto arm mode. I should probably make a video, it might be more useful.

  • @mjayw1111
    @mjayw1111 Před 5 lety +4

    One thing he never did try during the whole episode.. Turn on the key and leave the key on for 5-10 seconds. Sometimes the pressure in the fuel line bleeds off. By leaving the key on the electric fuel pump can build up the pressure again. Trying to start it with little to no pressure in the line will only keep the injectors spitting what little fuel is there and the pressure will never build up.

    • @mjayw1111
      @mjayw1111 Před 5 lety +1

      My wife's 2007 Honda Fit does the same thing (she said) and is worse when low on fuel. It is now 20 degrees out and she only has 1/4 tank of gas. I tried to start her car without leaving on the key first. It wouldn't start. Then I left the key on for about 30 seconds. The car started within 1 second!! My point is proven!

    • @jaybird5747
      @jaybird5747 Před 2 lety

      Didn't work for my 03 Civic. I tried this first a few times. Sometimes you never know.

  • @chachijr6396
    @chachijr6396 Před 8 lety +1

    thanks ,this helpful. got my car started. but still don't know the problem. but it turns on.

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      alarm system

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      Okay, this is what I figured out. These Hondas have a dual charge system, in the alternator socket there are 2 pins that are stricting for ECM and the security system. These 2 pins in my case were corroded looking and therefore it was malfunctioning and not sending the proper voltages to the ECM and that was causing the security system to enter the kill the engine mode. It would still start but temperature seemed to cause hard starting issues and it would cut out and die a lot. Repair or replace the alternator, make sure to have a good fully charged battery and then you can put the alarm system in the proper mode. Because of the improper voltages and the battery drain the security system goes into the Auto Arm mode which kills the engine. There is a switch in the drivers side kick panel fuse box. Flip the stupid switch 5 times to disable the auto arm mode. I should probably make a video, it might be more useful.

    • @Jarrettj1115
      @Jarrettj1115 Před 2 lety

      @@KPB0853 yes video please!..

  • @adriano4530
    @adriano4530 Před 9 lety +6

    Wow, unbelievable! I wonder if it's not the computer at all, acts like a bad fuel pump relay.

    • @mjayw1111
      @mjayw1111 Před 5 lety

      Might be. However, see my comments above. I just proved I was right.

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      alarm system

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety +1

      Okay, this is what I figured out. These Hondas have a dual charge system, in the alternator socket there are 2 pins that are stricting for ECM and the security system. These 2 pins in my case were corroded looking and therefore it was malfunctioning and not sending the proper voltages to the ECM and that was causing the security system to enter the kill the engine mode. It would still start but temperature seemed to cause hard starting issues and it would cut out and die a lot. Repair or replace the alternator, make sure to have a good fully charged battery and then you can put the alarm system in the proper mode. Because of the improper voltages and the battery drain the security system goes into the Auto Arm mode which kills the engine. There is a switch in the drivers side kick panel fuse box. Flip the stupid switch 5 times to disable the auto arm mode. I should probably make a video, it might be more useful.

    • @samueldeleon5036
      @samueldeleon5036 Před 3 lety

      @@KPB0853 do you have a picture of it or what it’s called

  • @KPB0853
    @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

    Okay, this is what I figured out. These Hondas have a dual charge system, in the alternator socket there are 2 pins that are stricting for ECM and the security system. These 2 pins in my case were corroded looking and therefore it was malfunctioning and not sending the proper voltages to the ECM and that was causing the security system to enter the kill the engine mode. It would still start but temperature seemed to cause hard starting issues and it would cut out and die a lot. Repair or replace the alternator, make sure to have a good fully charged battery and then you can put the alarm system in the proper mode. Because of the improper voltages and the battery drain the security system goes into the Auto Arm mode which kills the engine. There is a switch in the drivers side kick panel fuse box. Flip the stupid switch 5 times to disable the auto arm mode. I should probably make a video, it might be more useful.

  • @rolandorodriguez9662
    @rolandorodriguez9662 Před rokem

    You're a life saver

  • @Germanator96
    @Germanator96 Před 6 lety +2

    My car has the exact same problem, would crank but not start as yours, still can't find the problem BUT I found the solution to starting it. I would leave the key ON for about 5-15 min and then start the car and would start without a problem and work like a charm.

    • @JandKtravels
      @JandKtravels  Před 6 lety

      I got rid of the car before solving the problem but as near as I was able to determine it a part referred to as the "Main Relay"

    • @zmby322
      @zmby322 Před 6 lety

      yes that will take the humidity out of the computer, or even could be a plug on the computer thats not making a good connection on plug the computer and add some lube on the plugs like a little motor oil on the plugs could be getting wet with humidity or a bad solder connection in the computer, and when you heat the computer or open the key for a wile that gets some heat through the computer and makes a connection, i have taking them apart and fixed them before . and it all depending on what your car is doing, is it turning over when you put your key on, is not could be a battery cable slack, if it turns over and not starting, that could be a number of different thing, could even be a starter wire slack, gas pump freezing up, try gasoline antifreeze in the gas tank first to see what it will do

    • @rubendiaz7532
      @rubendiaz7532 Před 6 lety

      Damn!Thanks slot.This really helped me today!

    • @mjayw1111
      @mjayw1111 Před 5 lety

      @@zmby322 The"oil" part may help. But what may work better is WD40. The"WD" stands for water displacement formula 40. WD will actually displace any moisture around the contacts and is not electrically conductive.

  • @professionalbaddass
    @professionalbaddass Před 6 měsíci

    Mine does the same thing its a car i bought whrn hot so pro lrm just showed up..checked everything no dice.will do this monday .if this workd ill pull the ecu and open it up check all solder points on back of board.if this workd its either corrosion due to location as leaks and dampness will cause or a cold solder on the board causing this

  • @miguelhernandez4914
    @miguelhernandez4914 Před 6 lety +3

    my 2002 honda civic has the exact same problem it wont start when it gets really cold i live in chicago illinois i found a way to start it but that doesn't solve my problem because once i get it to start i need to turn it on at least every 4 hours or i need to do the same trick againg
    ok i got 2 ways to start it fisrt i try unpluging the coolant temperature sensor and it will start if only is been seating for no more than 5 hours but if i9s over nigth and do the same trick i need to every same step but also need to jump it with an other car other wise my battery will die but doing this it will also start once it stays on for at least 5 minutes and the car warms up i can turn it off nad it will start back on with no problem hope some one has an awnser for this

    • @puroparriva1618
      @puroparriva1618 Před 6 lety

      I live in wa and a have a 01 civic that has the same problem.

    • @elmaslokodeloslokosthor1507
      @elmaslokodeloslokosthor1507 Před 5 lety

      Man I got the same problem with my car I have a Honda Civic 2003 LX and winter time have that problem can’t resolve and when is summer time have not issue at all.. any solution for this?

    • @PhilJLF
      @PhilJLF Před 4 lety

      I had a similar problem with a 1992 jaguar sovereign 😂😂

  • @zmby322
    @zmby322 Před 6 lety +1

    humidity gets in to the computer some place, could be around the rubber seal, or a lose connection and the heat will connect it back up , but i would really think so that frost is getting in the computer and shorting out the connections. if frost our the plat of the computer gets damp that would definitely happen, if it was me with the problem, i would seal the computer, and then rape it in a good insulation

  • @marionsantos8800
    @marionsantos8800 Před 10 měsíci

    Looking at the comments I’m lost. So what’s the solution for this kinda of problem.

  • @zmancarlos
    @zmancarlos Před 4 lety

    My car has the same problem in cold weather. Changed the fuel pump already. And it only starts quickly if put in store fluid or let the fuel pump prime for 10 mins

  • @arnaldo2626
    @arnaldo2626 Před 3 lety

    97 accord with 315,000 does the same but mine back fires has 2 1/2 inch exhaust and sounds like I'm at war lol when it's to cold it does not wanna start at all ,,,my only solution is having some one push me while I dump the clutch out and it starts but other then that I'm stuck HELP

  • @tombstone2826
    @tombstone2826 Před 5 lety +2

    I got the same problem !!

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      Does the car have an alarm system? If so, I would check it out and deactivate it.

    • @shaqilramli4882
      @shaqilramli4882 Před 3 lety

      @@KPB0853 u meen arlam sistem lock door is the problem? becouse my car same the problem morning only can crank but cannot start..but if i blower the ecu enjin can start already.

  • @HondaWaliSarkar
    @HondaWaliSarkar Před 4 lety

    Hello I have honda civic 96 with d16 engine have same problem it does not start in cold weather.it feels like there is no power in battery .I have changed a new battery,changed the self starter, put an extra neutral wire from battery to the starter but its same problem.even I used truck battery to start it but failed plz suggest me any solution ????

  • @juanespindola2052
    @juanespindola2052 Před 6 lety +3

    Did you ever find out what it was

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety +1

      I would check the alarm system.

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      Okay, this is what I figured out. These Hondas have a dual charge system, in the alternator socket there are 2 pins that are stricting for ECM and the security system. These 2 pins in my case were corroded looking and therefore it was malfunctioning and not sending the proper voltages to the ECM and that was causing the security system to enter the kill the engine mode. It would still start but temperature seemed to cause hard starting issues and it would cut out and die a lot. Repair or replace the alternator, make sure to have a good fully charged battery and then you can put the alarm system in the proper mode. Because of the improper voltages and the battery drain the security system goes into the Auto Arm mode which kills the engine. There is a switch in the drivers side kick panel fuse box. Flip the stupid switch 5 times to disable the auto arm mode. I should probably make a video, it might be more useful.

  • @shockcity28
    @shockcity28 Před 3 lety

    did you try pumping the gas

  • @4av3ntur24
    @4av3ntur24 Před rokem

    The question how fix the issue

  • @user-xe8jd5we9l
    @user-xe8jd5we9l Před 2 lety

    Получается мозги машины замерзли и машина перестала запускаться. А какая была температура в это время на улице?

  • @franchilstervil3587
    @franchilstervil3587 Před 3 lety

    I solved my problem by using in cold weather. Do not let it sit for more than 24 hours.

  • @manikmek
    @manikmek Před 5 lety

    My Honda will crank and almost start then the timing gets too far advanced and it kicks back on the starter stalling the cranking process. I do not have a clue as to what retards the timing so it will start? Damn thing runs great if it is over 35 degrees. A fuel additive with todays gas is a waste of time because it already has ethanol added.May do more harm than good. If you figure it out let me know.

    • @joshuabulten3472
      @joshuabulten3472 Před 5 lety

      Exact same problem for 2003 accord. Let me know if you figure anything out

  • @kanarimentos7056
    @kanarimentos7056 Před 6 lety

    hi i have the same problem in honda civic 94 some time morning didnt work if work the engine slow down and up like breathing after 1 minute its ok some time wen i drive the car and stop try to turn again wil not start have to wait like 5 minutes or more

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      check the alarm system if it has one.

  • @jasminambriz4940
    @jasminambriz4940 Před 6 lety

    My car is a Chevy aveo 04 it has the same problem of this Honda Accord car if I let it sit there with the sun for few hours can it trun on or not ?? Please help

    • @KPB0853
      @KPB0853 Před 4 lety

      Does the car have an alarm system? Make sure it is turned off.

  • @koreymayo8884
    @koreymayo8884 Před 4 lety +1

    My 2002 Accord won't start in cold weather until I unplug the distributor and plug it back in!

  • @jordanpolanco1977
    @jordanpolanco1977 Před 6 lety

    Why don’t you insulate that area

  • @wesley7753
    @wesley7753 Před 8 lety +1

    Hey come on up to Minnesota and hear my Honda starting in 0 degrees I starts but very hard it almost sounds like no no no no no yeeeees. But in -25 the gas line freezes and it won't start at all.
    But the gas line is not your case.

    • @jasminambriz4940
      @jasminambriz4940 Před 6 lety

      wakman756 o.

    • @zmby322
      @zmby322 Před 6 lety

      always add a bottle of gasoline antifreeze in a tank of gas starting around november, well in a cold place, put a moth ball in the gas tank

  • @stevericci3308
    @stevericci3308 Před 6 lety

    Ha funny, my son's car is doing the same thing. We left the key on for 10 minutes and it started. Not site what would be effected by the cold like that

    • @johnstarks32
      @johnstarks32 Před 5 lety

      Did u have the heat running while you did this?

  • @amandahemstreet6878
    @amandahemstreet6878 Před 4 lety

    A.j McLean had car trouble in year of 2015 when his black dark horse break down

  • @omarG19100
    @omarG19100 Před 4 lety

    distributor man

  • @ronniefoster2112
    @ronniefoster2112 Před 2 lety

    What a waste of time. Can't hear s@^ dude is saying