Doesn't like to start in mornings/CEL 6

[djeremy75]

Hi guys, I have a 92 Accord LX. When it's really cold in the morning, it takes my car forever to start up, and I have to try a few separate times, then when it finally gets running I have to hold the gas down for a while or it'll die again. After this initial period, it'll run just fine. I checked the error codes, it's sending a 6, which I thought meant the ECT. I changed that last night, and nothing is different! Anyone had this problem before?

Also, not sure if this is related but my fan stays on for a really long time after my car goes off. I don't even have to have my car running, if I turn the key to the on position and then off and back out, the fan runs and stays running for a long time (I'd say around 10 minutes). It's done this since I've got it, and I have no idea why.

[Raf99]

Hi guys, I have a 92 Accord LX. When it's really cold in the morning, it takes my car forever to start up, and I have to try a few separate times, then when it finally gets running I have to hold the gas down for a while or it'll die again. After this initial period, it'll run just fine. I checked the error codes, it's sending a 6, which I thought meant the ECT. I changed that last night, and nothing is different! Anyone had this problem before?

Also, not sure if this is related but my fan stays on for a really long time after my car goes off. I don't even have to have my car running, if I turn the key to the on position and then off and back out, the fan runs and stays running for a long time (I'd say around 10 minutes). It's done this since I've got it, and I have no idea why.

For the first issue I'd say its the fuel filter. I just finished having the same issue, same symptoms.

The 2nd issue. Normal for fans to stay running after car is off due to the temp of the engine. But if they come on when car is cold and turned off then its a fan relay issue.

[djeremy75]

Fuel filter? Seriously? Never even considered that! I had found one other thread with my exact same symptoms and the guy said he finally fixed it with an ECT sensor.

[bobbycos]

Fuel filter? Seriously? Never even considered that! I had found one other thread with my exact same symptoms and the guy said he finally fixed it with an ECT sensor.

try fuel filter first

easier to do and do you know when it was last replaced

[djeremy75]

try fuel filter first

easier to do and do you know when it was last replaced

Would you mind helping me figure out where the fuel filter is located? I think it's on the passenger side of the engine bay, is it accessible from the top or do I need to jack it up?

[bobbycos]

Would you mind helping me figure out where the fuel filter is located? I think it's on the passenger side of the engine bay, is it accessible from the top or do I need to jack it up?

passenger side, accessible from the top

use the search function and put fuel filter replacement in the box

you will find a few different threads with pics

[MrMagnificent]

Our cars are sensitive. We need our ECT sensors.

Also if your problem persists it's more than likely your main relay.

There's a diy all over the internet on removal and repairs for all types of Hondas and acuras.

Fairly common problem.

Repair cost vary about 0-10 dollars.

[djeremy75]

Our cars are sensitive. We need our ECT sensors.

Also if your problem persists it's more than likely your main relay.

There's a diy all over the internet on removal and repairs for all types of Hondas and acuras.

Fairly common problem.

Repair cost vary about 0-10 dollars.

I just replaced the ECT last night, and the error code and problem remained! I' not sure if I need to reset the error codes or not, I figured it'd go away on its own after driving it. Tomorrow I think I'm going to replace the dist cap and rotor plus the fuel filter, it's been a little sluggish lately also!

[High5er]

I was having the same problem as you OP except the car didnt throw a CEL but the fuel filter swap seriosuly made a difference.

[djeremy75]

I was having the same problem as you OP except the car didnt throw a CEL but the fuel filter swap seriosuly made a difference.

I haven't gotten around to doing my fuel filter yet, as I don't have the right tools and I want to wait till one of my friends who are more knowledgeable can help me. I saw a thread on here where someone screwed their fuel line up enough that they might have to replace the whole thing.

[wed3k]

you know there's like three different sensors?

[djeremy75]

you know there's like three different sensors?

Yes, but a CEL code 6 refers specifically to the ECT sensor, correct?

[wed3k]

Yes, but a CEL code 6 refers specifically to the ECT sensor, correct?

yea its the sensor by the thermostat housing

[sum123]

You could have something else going on, but the few times in 20 years that my CB7 has started the hard starting on bitter cold mornings thing, the culprit has been a weak Ignition Control Module (ICM), also known as Ignitor. When it's not up to spec, the cold air takes a toll on it while the car is parked for hours. After you hit it with current a few times, it warms enough to make the spark it takes to get combustion going. On a really cold morning, though, you could end up turning the key a dozen or more times trying to get it fired up. Replacing the ignitor worked for me. I highly doubt that ECT Sensor is causing the hard starting.

[cb9love]

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