#2003 Honda Accord

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dry hill
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I’ve been looking everywhere. My car chugs on every start up after it’s been sitting for a bit. Usually morning starts are fine but anytime I need to turn it off and on again she chugs. 5-15 seconds usually but I’m so lost on what it could be.

The voltage to my battery during startup drops a lot and someone told be it’s because my serpentine belt is slipping, not producing enough power

Someone told me my fuel filter isn’t allowing enough gas to start the combustion and get the pistons firing

Someone said my starter is slipping or it’s not engaging my flywheel?

Another told me my spark plugs are shot and air filter was cooked, so I replaced them (they were) but no fix

I’m new to cars, first one owned actually. All my fuel levels are up to par with a fresh oil change, I check them bi weekly when I can.

My engine light is on throwing me a P2422 code which I don’t think relates but it definitely could. Something about EVAP and stuck vent valves, which would be nice if that’s the case.

I would like any and all suggestions you could come up with. Thank you

Consider the video provided but on a much larger scale, the longer my engine stays running before a start up the longer it takes to start again.

My car has failed only once in starting which made the battery reset and having me redo my radio code prompt

It doesn’t chug consistently like this video, sometimes it doesn’t chug at all for a second then tries again. It’s a random pattern.

royal remnant
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Taking a long time to turn over, likely isn’t a symptom of the belt slipping, although given the age of the vehicle you should inspect and replace if it’s worn, cracked, glazed. Cheap part and should be an easy job, good to build confidence.

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Fuel filter may be a culprit and it’s good to change. Again, due to age of vehicle. Also, cheap part and should be relatively easy, assuming it’s an in line filter - and if it’s only in tank, disregard this step

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but - there's actually a possibility the P2422 may be related. If there's excessive vacuum in the fuel tank it may struggle to provide enough fuel to start the car.