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  • Jun 17, 2006, 05:28 PM
    scruffywash
    1999 honda accord won't start
    Hello,
    My accord won't start when I crank it up. I took it to the dealer and they said it was the ignition coil, but when I replaced it, I still have the same problem
  • Jun 18, 2006, 02:18 AM
    CroCivic91
    You should always get them to sign the paper stating what is your problem. When you do what they state, and it doesn't fix your problem, make them return the money.
  • Oct 27, 2011, 02:32 AM
    Imacrown
    Could you give more details like does it click, do the ignition lights come on, etc.
  • Jul 21, 2012, 07:04 PM
    kauai kars
    My 99 honda only starts on sunny days
  • Jul 22, 2012, 04:39 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Kauai kars, replace the distributor cap and the large O-ring going around the base of the distributor housing. I would also replace the spark plug wires. Moisture may be penetrating small breaks in the wires and shorting out the secondary.
  • Aug 15, 2013, 07:27 AM
    REE1
    Hello,

    I own a 1999 Honda Accord EX V6 the engine is turning over but will not crank for two days. What could possible be going wrong with my vehicle? Please help me
  • Aug 15, 2013, 11:55 PM
    Kharris485
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CroCivic91 View Post
    You should always get them to sign the paper stating what is your problem. When you do what they state, and it doesn't fix your problem, make them return the money.

    Good luck trying to get your money back from a dealership. Anyway, I assume the dealership tested for spark and they found that the vehicle had no spark, that's why they recommended replacing the ignition coil. If you don't have access to testing equipment you might want to look for an ECM on Ebay or something. Just get the numbers off your ECM under the kick panel on the passenger side. Might cost around $80 - $100 and you can always resell it if it's not the problem.
  • Aug 16, 2013, 12:03 AM
    Kharris485
    I did the opposite of what I recommended to you. I had no spark, so first I looked for an ECM online, found one, ordered it, put it in and still no spark. So, then I replaced the ignition coil under distributor cap and it started right up. I should have went with the coil first though. Anyway, I put the ECM up for sale and it sold within like a day. Used Honda parts are always in demand. If you look it up online the ECM controls spark, timing, fuel injectors, etc.
  • Aug 16, 2013, 04:41 AM
    Handyman2007
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Kharris485 View Post
    I did the opposite of what I recommended to you. I had no spark, so first I looked for an ECM online, found one, ordered it, put it in and still no spark. So, then I replaced the ignition coil under distributor cap and it started right up. I should of went with the coil first though. Anyway, I put the ECM up for sale and it sold within like a day. Used Honda parts are always in demand. If you look it up online the ECM controls spark, timing, fuel injectors, etc.


    The problem with these "shotgun" repairs (throwing a lot of things in and hoping one of them will work), they waste time, money and the possibility of introducing more problems with bad used parts. Buying an ECM to "try" is a dangerous proposition also. If you hook something up incorrectly and destroy that ECM, you have tossed away whatever you paid for it. It's never good to just guess and throw parts at things to fix them.
  • Aug 16, 2013, 07:14 AM
    Kharris485
    I recommended this approach to people that don't have testing equipment and don't want to tow their car.

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