2000 civic noticed has to crank more, or crank/let go re crank to start when < 1/3 tank of gas, otherwise runs fine.

 

yeah i gotta 98 that if it's pretty low on gas (1/4 tank or less) it's actually harder to start, may be normal...

 

My Si used to take a lil longer to start when low also. Always started though. It helped me remeber when I needed to get gas, maybe it is designed that way.

 

I also have that problem. I think it's probably made to do that because I think some models of the civic didn't come with a gas gauge.

 

which models didnt come with a gas gauge?

 

It's a tired fuel pump.

 

agree

 

I know a guy with a '97 DX that told me he doesn't have a gas gauge, but maybe he just told me it was broken and I wasn't listening.

 

they def have gas gauges... the fuel pump thing is prolly the right answer though, good to know, i'll log that into my file of usefull knowledge, thanks

 

I've gotten into the habit of waiting for the fuel pump to pressurize the system before cranking, esp. in the morning when it's the first time of the day. If you crank it right away, it may stumble or take a few more spins to start. Just watch for the check engine light to go out, then crank it. Only takes 2-3 seconds after you switch the key on