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Old 08-25-2004, 04:37 AM
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I started my car fine this morning, drove 15 min., parked it for 5 min., then couldn't start it again. It took about 5 tries over a 10-minute period before it would start again. It cranked but wouldn't turn over.

I changed the battery a few weeks ago to the Odyssey. I checked the connections. The voltometer is normal.

What are some possible causes?

FWIW, the brake pedal felt unusually heavy as I pressed it down when trying to start.

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Coolant temp sensor.
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Did it crank okay???
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Paaalease!
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Mine would intermittantly claim some negative coolant temp, ecu would dump fuel and car wouldn't start.
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Did you stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night? ;-)
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I also vouch for the coolant temp sensor. I couldn't beleive it myself when it happened to me!!
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