IranBT

Hi Gang,

I have 200KM on my 06 TSX and I have driven 3 different TSXs in total. In all of them I found the starter very harsh and noisy. In fact my 99 Civic and our 93 Camry are much smoother as I turn the ignition on them.

I'm writing a review on TSX somewhere and I have to list a few CONS of the car. Thought I'd add this one too.

Thanks

derbaff

It's suppossed to be reducing emissions as it starts. Could that be why you find it harsh?

zidenx

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do a search this has been talked about..

something to do with high compression and premium fuel..

oh and i read about the fuel emissions thing also.

jesuswalks

i think it also takes awhile to start up.

tinter

Ya I've noticed it needs to turn over 5-6 times before the engine starts up. I guess this is normal? was a bit scared that there might be something wrong with my starter since my car is only a couple days old. I'm use to cars starting up after 2-3 turns.

wndrlst

I'd do a search before listing it as a con in a review. It's even written up in the owner's manual.

IranBT

yeah thanks guys, I'm not going to list it in the CON list as it really isn't something to be concerned about. I'm very used to Honda's quick and smooth start, and that's why I was surprised by TSX's hesitant roll.

aaronng

Mine takes about 4 turns. The latest 06 models in Australia have a different starter sound and start with only 2-3 turns.

Ken1997TL

Also the TSX engine has a long stroke, this makes it harder to start.

99 mm stroke in the TSX vs. the 86 in the TL.

The 1986 Legends was 75 mm

mltk53

so is there a way to get the tsx so start up quicker?

aaronng

I'll be changing my battery to one with a higher CCA rating. Will update this thread on whether it helps the car on starting.

cibs

apparently it's a function of the ECU to keep the car from starting quickly helping to reduce emissions...

I would think that changing the battery wouldn't make it start quicker, as the ECU is what controls the car's start...

SimpleWhite

I've had starters before, and I've found them all to be harsh, if what you mean that it seems like the engine jumps roughly on the mounts when you start it from the keys.

fdl

This is the least of my worries

dom

What worries?

mrgold35

It would be nice if the all new TSX would have a push button start.

Black_6spd

You beat me to it. The long stoke produces better low-end power, but come at the expense of smooth starting and ability to rev without power dropping.

You could always get a stroker kit.

aaronng

AUDM 2006 models start quicker. I have to change my battery anyway, so it'll be a good observation.

mrgold35

Do you have the 2.4L or 2.0L in your AUDM 2006?

joerockt

The nitpickers are coming out again.

This thread is teh stoopid.

fuckleberry

People realizing that he's really not a celebrity ?

aaronng

2.4L

IranBT

Yes and I'm sure all your 6519 posts have been nothing but 5-star quality posts.

ck123

i noticed this too on my 06, i was scared but you guys relieved me

Michel Weber

I thought the same thing, only AFTER I bought the car. I never noticed it when I was at the dealer test driving any of the cars - but that could be because they often have it running before I get in.

joerockt

All better then this :ghey: crap noob.