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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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did anyone have this problem?

I started the car this morning and it sounded very weird, as if not all the cylinders were working, I stepped on the gas and after that everything was fine. I don't want this to develop into a big problem; does anyone know what that could mean?
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Mine seemed like it did that a few days ago. The last time I drove is when I started it up to move it and shut it down. I know that's not good for it.
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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The same thing happened to me a few day ago. But I have no idea what it could be.
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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What do you mean "weird"?
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Sounds like an intermittent misfire, no?
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 12:08 PM
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Could it maybe be clogged injectors or something like that? Maybe condensation somewhere in the fuel system it had to blow out before it would start running well. Was it cold outside?
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ben
Could it maybe be clogged injectors or something like that? Maybe condensation somewhere in the fuel system it had to blow out before it would start running well. Was it cold outside?
Could be. But in general, it's either the fuel or the spark that does not make it to a cylinder on time.
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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This is common to many cars.... my previous Honda Accord 6cyl and Civic 4cyl both did it from time to time. Like DAP mentioned, when you start it up from cold just to move the car... then shut if off. The next morning it stumbles for about 30 seconds or so. I think it's condensation along with a rich cold-start fuel mixture... the plugs don't warm up enough to burn off the moisture so the warm moist air in the cylinders condenses on the plugs.... just a guess. Not to worry.... many cars do this.
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