98 Accord LX hesitates after starting

Discussion in 'Accord' started by sdonn, May 14, 2005.

  1. sdonn

    sdonn Guest

    My '98 Accord LX has been hesitating after I start it for a few months. My
    check engine light was on for a while and when I had regular maint. (~85k
    miles), they said it was nothing and reset it. The light came back on not
    long after. Both before and after the service, the car has been hesitating
    and sometimes stalling when I try to accelerate just after starting the car
    (in any weather). Once I'm going, no problems. If it matters, I drive ~60
    miles, all expressway (60-80 mph), every day. Thanks in advance
     
    sdonn, May 14, 2005
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  2. sdonn

    motsco_ _ Guest


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    If it runs great once it warms up, have you had anybody touching your
    Timing Belt? TIt sounds like a good symptom of a timing belt being out a
    tooth.

    You've checked your coolant levels, etc? You need to look on your work
    order and find out what the code was. Report back. Isn't your timing
    belt getting close to being 'old'?

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, May 14, 2005
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  3. sdonn

    SoCalMike Guest

    youll need to find out what the code is its giving off, and figure out
    the best way to troubleshoot and fix it. i cant really blame the dealer
    for resetting it and sending you on your way, but this time around they
    need to do something.
     
    SoCalMike, May 14, 2005
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  4. sdonn

    L Cramer Guest

    Similar systems in my 98 LX turned out to be a failing catalytic converter,
    which was just on the right side of warranty coverage at the time.
     
    L Cramer, May 15, 2005
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  5. sdonn

    sdonn Guest

    The dealer reported the problem is Fuel pressure regulator and CVS valve.
    Any idea if this sounds right?
     
    sdonn, Jun 17, 2005
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