2001 Honda Civic hesitation in start

2001 HONDA CIVIC
15,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEELERSFAN1979
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When I turn the igition to start my vehicle, there is a hesitation, then my car starts. (during the hesitation, all the lights on my dash dim). It sounds like my car struggles to start.
Jun 25, 2009 at 8:07 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Have the battery load tested. If that passes, have an AVR test done and a parasitic draw test. These tests will most likely find something wrong with either your battery or charging system.
Jun 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM
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