1997 Honda Accord car issues

245,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CUPIDFALLS2
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Ok here is my question! I just recently changed my spark plugs because my car wouldn't start. After replacing the spark plugs it started right up. I let it run for about 10 min and shut it off and tried it again. It started up again. So I thought I had it figured out. Well i come back 2 hrs later and tried to start it up and it didn't start. So i tried it again and again and finaly on the 3rd try it finally turned over again. So I took it out for a drive and it drove great. I got back home and shut it off and let it sit for another hr. Well it started up on the first try but it took awhile to turn over. So what could be causing it to not turn right over. Something my father told me was when we took the old spark plugs a few of the spark plugs had alot of gas on them. We were wondering if something is flooding them and causing them to not spark right away. I could use any info if anyone has a suggestion.
May 2, 2009 at 12:22 PM
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F4I_GUY
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Check fuel pressure and to see if the fuel injectors are leaking. You will need a fuel pressure tester for this test.

Another possibility would be weak spark, but usually, this will cause huge drive ability issues once you got the vehicle running.
May 2, 2009 at 12:50 PM
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