[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim Lieber:
[B]Did you look to see if your gas lines were frozen.

 

Very good point....what is the fuel level in the car?

 

Sev, I think your point about condensation in the water lines seems to coincide with what my service manager was trying to tell me. My gas tank is a little less than half full. I will be calling my service manager again later today.

My question is, if I do have this condensation what do I do about it? I have used dry-gas before in a older boat I owned. I think I'm a bit hesitant to start putting additives into my stook motor.

Thanks for everone's help. And I'm still open to other possibilities.

outfly2 - I haven't had a chance to check out the airbox yet. I will take a look.

jo-s2k - Pulling a plug makes sense. I'll talk to my service guy and run it by him.

-- Tom


[This message has been edited by NJTom2000 (edited January 08, 2001).]

 

Be real careful about using dry gas, ether or starter fluid!!!! Don't over use it not unless you really want some burnt valves. Pull the plugs and see if they are wet at all. If the are really damp, they could be fouled. This can cause a non-start problem. Only solution is to by new plugs.

If they aren't I'd be more likely inclined that it is a fuel line freeze up problem. Get a portable heater and leave it on in the garage overnight. Usually raising the tempature can solve the problem. Engine block heaters work well also.

One question does it fire at all? No not if it turns over.

 

Hello - When you stick your key into the ignition, does the little green key on the dash go on then off, or does it stay on? If it stays on, you may need to get a new set of keys. I've had this problem a few times, but it always started up after the 2nd or third try (after the little green key shut off)

 

Had this one time on my '94 Prelude VTEC. Ended up flatbedding it to the dealer (they paid as it was warranty). The engine was definitely flooded - I had popped the spark plugs out while still trying to get it started and they were soaked in gas. Drying them out didn't help. Don't know exactly what the dealer did to "unflood" it but the normal steps of partially or fully depressing the gas pedal didn't help...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by NJTom2000:
[B]Hello from New Jersey.

 

Last winter I read an article about a "genius" who decided to thaw out his frozen fuel lines with a propane torch. I assume no one on this list is that stupid. I would go with the portable heater thing but be careful.

 

Update. 1/14. It

 

Ah the old immobilizer......
Try this. Remove the key from the key ring so it is the only key in the ignition. Turn key to on (position II). Imobilizer light should come on and go out. If it continues to blink. Turn the ignition key to lock (position 0). Remove the key and reinsert in ignition. Turn key to on (position II). Try to start. If this fails your key is bad. [lt purple]Try another key![/ltpurple] If it works carefully examine keys on key ring. Assure:

1) No other immobiler keys on key ring (i.e. grey valet key!)
2) Plastic or leather key FOB - no metal
Note: other keys around ignition may cause problems.

Good luck.