Cold Start Problems

[quote:85ee20db73="dgchurch"]1993 Honda Accord; 105,000 mi; 2.2L 4 cylinder.

When starting cold after the car has sat for more than 5 hours it turns over strong but takes 4-5 seconds to start. After the initial start for the day, it starts instantly thereafter. Is this normal or a precursor to a problem? Any thoughts on what may be creating the issue?

Thanks.[/quote:85ee20db73]

Last major tuned-up? also have the coolant temperature sensor check.

[quote:ca03f917bc="rasmataz"][quote:ca03f917bc="dgchurch"]1993 Honda Accord; 105,000 mi; 2.2L 4 cylinder.

When starting cold after the car has sat for more than 5 hours it turns over strong but takes 4-5 seconds to start. After the initial start for the day, it starts instantly thereafter. Is this normal or a precursor to a problem? Any thoughts on what may be creating the issue?

Thanks.[/quote:ca03f917bc]

Last major tuned-up? also have the coolant temperature sensor check.[/quote:ca03f917bc]

Last major tune up was at 94,500; 10/06. All the major items have been done pretty recently: timing belt, radiator, tranny, brake fluid flushes, etc... Anything other than the coolant temp sensor, you can think of? Thanks again; much appreciated!!

the pgm-fi relay is probably starting to go bad. very very common when the weather starts to warm up. it located under the driver's side of the dash near steering column.

[quote:8cb29d15f7="dgchurch"][quote:8cb29d15f7="rasmataz"][quote:8cb29d15f7="dgchurch"]1993 Honda Accord; 105,000 mi; 2.2L 4 cylinder.

When starting cold after the car has sat for more than 5 hours it turns over strong but takes 4-5 seconds to start. After the initial start for the day, it starts instantly thereafter. Is this normal or a precursor to a problem? Any thoughts on what may be creating the issue?

Thanks.[/quote:8cb29d15f7]

Last major tuned-up? also have the coolant temperature sensor check.[/quote:8cb29d15f7]

Last major tune up was at 94,500; 10/06. All the major items have been done pretty recently: timing belt, radiator, tranny, brake fluid flushes, etc... Anything other than the coolant temp sensor, you can think of? Thanks again; much appreciated!![/quote:8cb29d15f7]

Try looking for a cold start injector it might not be working that's if it has one.Further check the fuel pressure and the fuel pressure regulator operation-meaning with and without vacuum to it. Look for fuel in the regulator hose-its not suppose to be there ruptured regulator.

Good Luck