An odd request, please.

si_civic · 12-23-2006, 11:06 AM

Can someone post a sound or short video of their 06/07civic (Si or not) starting in 20+ (73+ US) temperature?

Reason why I'm asking because since I bought the my 07, it's been from +3 to -30 (35c to 1 degrees celsius) and it seriously sounds like its dying everytime I start it.

I would like just like to hear it sound normal otherwise I'm taking her in to the dealership. I can't stand how it takes 6-10 cranks to get a HONDA started. This isn't a COBALT.

radiocontrolhead · 12-23-2006, 12:50 PM

I'm guessing your fuel is frozen. I'm surprised the car starts at all in that temperature.

Get yourself a oil/block heater from the dealer. That should do the trick.

**dentrecords** · 12-23-2006, 01:00 PM

It's not a cobalt, it's a cold engine.

I find my block heater does help a bit.

kero · 12-23-2006, 11:43 PM

My LX sedan in really cold weather has a hard time starting as well. Sounds like a slightly weak battery or batteries with no enough cold cranking amps.

***CaliGuy*** · 12-23-2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiocontrolhead

I'm guessing your fuel is frozen. I'm surprised the car starts at all in that temperature.

Get yourself a oil/block heater from the dealer. That should do the trick.

Fuel can't freeze. I think at like -230 or something insane it gets really thick, but thats all...Thank God for all the useless knowledge in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader!

radiocontrolhead · 12-24-2006, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliGuy

Fuel can't freeze. I think at like -230 or something insane it gets really thick, but thats all...Thank God for all the useless knowledge in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader!

Haha, I know that fuel cannot freeze, it was intended as a little joke. But what I can see happening is the oil in the pan gets thicker which creates more work for the starter to move those crank journals through the oil in the block/pan. Also the metal parts are so cold that they contract a great deal putting more friction between parts.

I may be very off w/ my analysis so any info that will direct me in the right direction is appreciated.

***pogi666ako*** · 12-24-2006, 04:37 AM

Mine takes about that many cranks too and I live in SoCal. Even when its 80+ outside.

06CivEXJon · 12-24-2006, 03:11 PM

Could it be the battery?

tennisfan16 · 12-24-2006, 04:10 PM

it takes a few cranks in any weather

si_civic · 12-24-2006, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06CivEXJon

Could it be the battery?

Could be because I've just noticed last night my positive terminal is VERY loose. I could easily pry it off with my hands. I tightened the bolt, and IT gets tighter, but the clamp doesn't.

Strange.

***pogi666ako*** · 12-24-2006, 05:23 PM

My battery clamps are on there super tight and it still starts like that. I even changed my spark plugs to colder ones and same problem.

**Yodums** · 12-24-2006, 09:19 PM

The only real time I've had problems cranking was when I was really low on gas - 2 bars or less. Otherwise, the car has always been able to crank on the first try.

karpismar · 12-24-2006, 09:25 PM

my si does this 2

12-23-2006, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,608 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	An odd request, please. Can someone post a sound or short video of their 06/07civic (Si or not) starting in 20+ (73+ US) temperature? Reason why I'm asking because since I bought the my 07, it's been from +3 to -30 (35c to 1 degrees celsius) and it seriously sounds like its dying everytime I start it. I would like just like to hear it sound normal otherwise I'm taking her in to the dealership. I can't stand how it takes 6-10 cranks to get a HONDA started. This isn't a COBALT.

12-24-2006, 04:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
*pogi666ako* Im Pogi...Ur Not Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 4,271 Pogi iTrader: 5 / 100%	Mine takes about that many cranks too and I live in SoCal. Even when its 80+ outside. __________________

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*pogi666ako* Im Pogi...Ur Not Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 4,271 Pogi iTrader: 5 / 100%	My battery clamps are on there super tight and it still starts like that. I even changed my spark plugs to colder ones and same problem. __________________

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radiocontrolhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 21 Posts: 2,927 Danny iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm guessing your fuel is frozen. I'm surprised the car starts at all in that temperature. Get yourself a oil/block heater from the dealer. That should do the trick.

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kero Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LI, NY Posts: 438 iTrader: 0 / 0%	My LX sedan in really cold weather has a hard time starting as well. Sounds like a slightly weak battery or batteries with no enough cold cranking amps.

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karpismar Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Flushing Queens NY Posts: 74 Mark iTrader: 0 / 0%	my si does this 2