car has been sitting in storage for 5 years, won't start. if i take it to a mechanic, what's a reasonable fee for diagnosing why it won't start? (i'm in los angeles) pic related
You seriously can't figure it out?
Battery
Fuel
>>16957849
this. if you left it with fuel in it you're an idiot.
but it's basically guaranteed to be the battery.
>>16957844
battery and bad gas most likely.
>>16957849
checked both. yes, i can't figure out why it won't start.
my question is not why it won't start, question is how much does a mechanic charge to figure out why it won't start.
>>16957989
Does it crank
>>16958004
yes
>>16958194
Then it's most likely fuel. Drain it and put in new fuel.
Then again, I never heard about a battery lasting 5 years in storage. I recently got my car out of a 4 month winter sleep with a new-ish battery; and even then the engine didn't start right away the first 2 times.
>>16958285
>Then it's most likely fuel. Drain it and put in new fuel.
did that already
want to take the car to a pro, how much will it cost to determine the cause of it not starting
>>16958437
You're lying if you dropped the tank and "want to take it to a pro".
>>16958443
I second this. Op is a lying piece of piss. Sage thread
>>16958443
i didn't drop the tank. took out the fuel pump and used a hose to syphon out the fuel.
I would say check the injectors are firing.
A mechanic is going to be doing exactly what you are doing but charging you money for it and will probably make a few problems up for a few extra beans.
>>16958603
With your cocksucker? Ew
>>16957844
Did you check your fuel filter?
The battery could seem to have a charge but not enough power to start the car. >Dealt with a bad battery earlier last month. It was slowly going bad over the winter. It kept getting worse
>I would try to start and stall out
>Had push the gas pedal to get it to start and it's fuel injected.
>Thought it was a fuel issue or the starter going out.
>>16957844
bro a mechanic is going to fuck you in the ass from every which way possible. expect $700+
>>16957844
First you should kill yourself for neglecting a godmachine like a Gen5 Accord. Next you should give it to me so I can turn it into a super sleeper.
>>16961570
>>gen 6
Ftfy
>>16958637
This
>>16961570
why is accord godmachine? it's ff
>>16957844
Reasonable fee?
Some mechanics will diagnose it and give you a quote for free. Other, busier, shops will charge $60-100.
When I was younger and flipped cars for extra income I'd take them to a shop and ask them for a free inspection.
When I received a list of things to be fixed I'd take it home and personally inspect what's listed. Typically everything listed was actually in need of replacing.
Diagnosing vehicles is easy with a lift and the correct tools.
As for a no start issue, I wouldn't be surprised if they'd do it for free, assuming they're under the impression they'll be the ones fixing it.
However
>Siphoning 5 year old fuel
Not sure if I'm believing you. I've had gas gum up after two years when I lived down south.
Change the filter and try again.
>>16963398
3rd gen is godmachine. Others not so much.
>>16964538
There is no fuel filter on 6th gen accord.
There is a metal screen before the tank. I tried siphoning the gas on my 6ga when it had half a tank of fuel and I couldn't, which is why i believe OP is lying about refreshing the girl and still just has either bad gas or shit battery and is asking us for a realistic mechanic quote instead of getting buttblasted by a mechanic.