2008 Honda Accord (CP) — Repair Solution

3.5L J35Z2 6cyl 24v SOHC VTEC MPFI Petrol · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Honda Accord (CP) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Honda
Model: Accord (CP)
Year: 2008
Engine: 3.5L J35Z2 6cyl 24v SOHC VTEC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

Engine won’t fire up intermittently, engine MIL flickers and intermittent flutter at cruise.
Another repairer had a look at this same fault previously.
The high kms were noted, when booked in - 240,500kms.

Problem Summary

Confirmed the extended crank and then poor start up (cranks ok).
Considered previous repairs and results in this diagnosis.

Found fuel contamination had caused very poor injector spray patterns, affecting engine fuelling.

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Quick Facts

CodeHONCP08118
Vehicle2008 Honda Accord (CP)
Engine3.5L J35Z2 6cyl 24v SOHC VTEC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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