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2001 Acura Integra Engine wont turn
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khrisms
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Oct 15, 2005, 5:32 PM
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2001 Acura Integra Engine wont turn
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I recently started commuting 220 miles in my car which has never had any mechanical problems. On my last commute there was a great deal of rain and flooding. About 45 miles into the commute the car started to hesitate at 80 MPH. I slowed down to 65-hesitate. I pulled over at the service area and then the check engine light came on. The mechanic tested it--no hesitation.
Today I drove back and the ride was fine. When I got off the highway and stopped at a light, it shut off. I restared it and drove it home.
I just tried to start it and it wont turn all the way over, could it be:
1) Plugs and wires (never changed)
2) EGR valve (changed once 3 years ago) --perhaps the car cant breathe
3) Air filter
4) Ignition coil
5) Bad starter (I have never had a problem starting the car though)
6) The starter signal fuse (Reaching here)
7) Something far worse
Should I change the plugs, wires, filter, and starter signal fuse and see what happens?
Khris
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Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 16, 2005, 3:30 AM
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Re: 2001 Acura Integra Engine wont turn
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Hard to tell the extent of flood water that might have damaged something. Usually if it didn't kill the engine dead it the secondaries that would be hurt like the coil, plugs, if it uses a cap and rotor. Wires should be ok but if you going for it those too.
The air filter if clean should NOT be a cause.
You might be able to get to the exact problem by spraying window cleaner (pure water won't work for this) on the coil/coilpack, wires and see arcing in the dark and the skip return. If you try that do it with warm to cool engine - not fully hot. It may help to have a helper hold the brakes and put some load on the engine (PLEASE DO THIS SAFELY AND NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE CAR!!) while in gear. This is just one way to find a cracked part the leaks electricity.
If the car was subjected to serious flood water (more than a few inches) and heavy spray that may have soaked the engine all bets are off. You could have sucked in water and done damage to the engine if so. Hope not and it's something routine and simple, -T
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Folks: When dealing with water on a road best bet is to take the long way and turn around. If you are sure and the water is shallow and not moving, drive at a snails pace. If it gets deeper than you thought back up and out at once.!! It's your life not just your car!! Have had at least 15" of rain where I live so I know the story.
Expect tons of damage if you go thru deep water and survive. Brakes will fail later, as well as bearings, CV joints, U-joints, and many other possibilities. Car don't do water that way. SUVs are No exception! I want you back folks - stay safe. If no car problems you can still visit here at the off topic area and discuss anything "G" rated.
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