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  • Aug 24, 2007, 08:22 AM
    razia210
    Starting the car
    My 2002 honda civic is in good condition has only 38,000 klm on it. But about a week ago
    I am having problems with starting it I put the key in the ignition and have to hold it for a few seconds like 5 6 then it starts I know this is not normal.I took it to honda dealership and they said there is nothing wrong with it.They check the batterie and spark plugs all good so what is going on here it is driving me insane I don't know what to do.
  • Aug 24, 2007, 08:39 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    If you are using standard (non-platinum) NGK spark plugs, change them every 38,400 km or 2 years, whichever comes first. I would also change the fuel filter. If the problem persists, check/replace the coil.

    I bet new spark plugs will solve the problem.
  • Aug 24, 2007, 12:12 PM
    razia210
    Thanks for your reply greasemonkey it was very helpful and will tell the dealership when I go any other suggestions are welcome too.
  • Aug 24, 2007, 12:22 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Since you'll be taking your Civic to the dealership, you might want to get the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid changed. These are often overlooked items that help you maintain "like-new" performance. Honda normally recommends changing these items every 24,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first.
  • Aug 24, 2007, 05:06 PM
    razia210
    Thanks again greasemonkey I learned something new today.
  • Aug 27, 2007, 08:15 AM
    razia210
    Hi The message is for greasemonkey.I took my car to honda and they said the problem
    Is to do with something called a perch do you know what this is?
  • Aug 27, 2007, 10:22 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Sorry, I don't.
  • Aug 28, 2007, 08:15 AM
    razia210
    Hi greasemonkey After taking my car to honda and putting another part in you know
    What the problem got worse not better I have to go back again and they going to put the old part back and see what else to do I am at this point going insane I do not know what else to do.

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