jeffmensch

HOT no start issue with Honda Civic

I need YOUR help as American Honda.

For 3-5 years, our Honda Civic does NOT start for 2 minutes - 60 minutes when it is HOT outside. It does NOT crank. It acts like it has a DEAD battery, except the battery is OK and the windows work.

We tried using a NEW key which worked and now we have the same problem of the Honda Civic NOT starting when it is HOT outside.

I have researched the HOT NON START issue on the Internet and there are 1000's of articles and examples of this issue with Honda Civics

I am POSITIVE Honda knows of any the HOT weather affecting the Honda Civic to NOT START for 2-60 minutes.

I NEED YOUR HELP to FIX MY Honda Civic in Austin Texas

Thank you, Jeff

mikey1

i would start by testing the battery voltage....higher then 12v?

next i would disconnect the battery and clean the terminals and battery leads with a mixture of baking soda and water, use a wire brush if nessessary,

make sure they are spotless, specifically on the inside of the leads,

make sure everything is clean dry before you reconnect

jeffmensch

I tested the battery and it tests great

ezone

You've got a car that's almost 15 years old.
Doesn't sound like a problem for American Honda.
It sounds like you need someone competent in basic electrical diagnosis to figure out the problem, and it probably needs to continue acting up long enough for that person to figure out what the problem is..

Do you have an ammeter, a voltmeter, and know how to use them?
Can you perform a voltage drop test?

bsmiley

Is you're car a MT or AT?

jeffmensch

I do NOT understand that I can see 100's and 1000's of post about a HOT NO START issue for the Honda Civic, BUT NO one knows what the ISSUE is and HOW to solve the ISSUE

ezone

It's Top Secret

bsmiley

But we're cleared and we have a need to know....

ezone

OP is not, so I left you a copy of the Top Secret Official Document in the usual rendezvous location. Use your secret decoder ring, the key is scribbled on p42 of the document. Memorize the information then destroy it.

bsmiley

Maybe we should use the cone of slience....

bsmiley

Thoughts....
1. OP says for "For the last 3 to 5 years"... so I guess this isn't urgent.

2. This site is not affiliated with "American Honda" and I doubt they monitor it. Find the 800 number for them or an email and you can communicate directly with them.

3. It would be best if you answer the question(s) you are asked if you want our help...

Thank you,
Smiley

jeffmensch

You make jokes at my expense, good luck

bsmiley

Lighten up Jeff, we are trying to help you. Don't take some kidding around personally.

If your car is an stick shift then I have an idea.... but I asked what transmission you have AT or MT and you have not answered....

ezone

Based on the posts I've read here, it would seem the OP has little or no intention of figuring out and fixing the car himself, nor is he willing to pay a professional to figure it out and fix it.

Hondas responsibility for fixing the car ended when the warranty ran out.

You own the car now, that means you are responsible for the maintenance and repair of it.

alex_nyc

Main relay?

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bsmiley

OP said no crank....

alex_nyc

ok, no crank.
so would changing the starter or solenoid be a good place to start being its a heat related issue?

jeffmensch

lighten up, are you ****** kidding me? what is wrong with you? this is a honda civic forum, NOT comedy stupids!

mikey1

mikey1

you arn't even bothering to TRY so why expect more help?

did you even TRY my original suggestion?

jeffmensch

I am expecting NOTHING from comedians who I thought were professionals

mikey1

you get what you pay for

why don't you go and PAY a professional then?

mac25

If you would like to pay for my flight, lodging, food and labor time plus any needed parts; then I could be the pro you are looking for. (labor fee $150 per hour)


Other wise we can try to help you if you start testing the systems we are asking for and answering the questions (because this is all theory and we have no idea what is causing your issue, if you do not explain).

or you can pay a local mechanic

bsmiley

I am not a professional, and nobody who posts replies is paid by civicforums. We are all volunteering our time, knowledge & experience to help.

I asked a simple question and still you have not answered it. Instead you have more complaints. Nobody here owes you anything. Go address "American Honda" and quit your whining....
My Civic runs great. Everything works as it should and I get good gas mileage. I'll be just fine. You've had the issue 2-3 years, why are you whining about it now?

ezone

I seems the OP refuses to be helped by this forum, we don't offer the sort of help he needs.

Maybe he would receive some helpful replies from the kind and professional folks over at this forum (<--link)






Moderators: This thread has been circling the drain for 3 days.
Time to flush the punch bowl?

mikey1

emich

Test the starter

jeffmensch

Final update, Took car to Honda dealer, Car did not start, Tested starter and replaced starter motor

mikey1

i hope it fixes your problem.....although i am very doubtful.....good luck

ezone

What was so hard about that?
Did they do this work for free?
Did you act the same at the dealership, as you did here for us?