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    Labored starting.

    1986 Accord LXi (hatchback) 334K/mi (still gets offers, LOL)

    Car starts, but in the morning I've noticed a bit longer crank time (about 3-4 sec)..... which is unusual, since I've been use to it firing right up over the years. I poured some injector cleaner in the tank today (waiting for it to go through and do its magic), but I was wondering if their are other things I might be missing?

    Also, a week ago I changed the air filter. Nothing prompted it, just reg maintenance, but it was dirty.
    Ignition system maintenance done 6 months ago.
    Oil changed 2 months ago.

    Love my 3Gee, wanna keep her happy.



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    Re: Labored starting.

    Battery may be getting weak. Check the contacts for corrosion, etc.

    However, making bigger ground wires makes a good bit of difference too.

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    Re: Labored starting.

    whens the last time you changed the fuel filter?
    one day I'll return.

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    Re: Labored starting.

    What firefighterwhite89 said. Might be worthwhile having the battery load-tested at a parts store.
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    Re: Labored starting.

    Found it, it was the "fuel pressure regulator"

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