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masuk

'06 Accord cranks twice before it turns on

Looking at a 2006 Honda Accord Coupe EX with 60k miles. I noticed that when I turn the key, the car cranks(turns?) twice before the engine starts. I only have to turn the key once, but I hear two repeated sounds where I'm used to just one, and then it starts. It's consistent, happens every time, and the car starts and runs just fine after that. Is this okay? What could it mean?

The owner mentioned that she went on vacation for a week a few years ago and had to jump the car when she returned, but she's changed the battery since.

Posted Sep 12, 2016, 5:24 AM UTC · edited

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elislidersubaru guy•

Sounds fine to me. If it was cranking 5+ times I might raise an eyebrow

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mcpusc•

I find honda's have a very distinctive chirp-chirp-start sound to them. my accord did it, my d-series civic did it, my b-series civic&teg do it; and I can usually identify a honda starting walking by a parking lot.

that said, if you are just noticing it's possible a problem developed. I've had exhaust leaks that caused wierd sounds at certain rpms, also worth checking lifters if they haven't been serviced. but nothing you describe says worry to me.

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omni_whore•

Does the light around the "D" on the dash turn on right when it actually starts? If there's any problem maybe it's the fuel pump relay

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masukOP•

I'll look for that light tomorrow! What does it mean if it turns on earlier or later?

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Bananapepper89•

My 05 TSX (basically an accord) does the same thing. Never failed to start but it cranks twice before catching. I've read all kinds of theories on the owners forums but haven't found anything definitive yet.

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ivix•

Software probably waits for two pulses from the crank position sensor before giving it the sparks.

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mcpusc•

it probably needs two crank pulses to figure out RPM

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masukOP•

It's always done this? Or did it start one day?

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Bananapepper89•

Always done it.

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C-creepy-o2012 Mazdaspeed 3, 1999 Chevy c1500 5.7 V8, 1999 Toyota Camry V6•

I would go get your batt and alernator tested at a local parts store. Its free and should only take ~30 min.

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wegngis•

Seems fine to me, too.

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the4ner•

My 07 civic takes 5 sometimes, I don't think 2 is anything to worry about

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