Honda GCV 160 Pressure Washer: Power Washer Won't Start
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- Honda GCV 160 Pressure Washer: Power Washer Won't Start. Honda Power Washer. Presure washer will not start. Engine doesn't start. Pressure washer does not start. Power washer won't start. In this video I go through the steps I take to try to figure out why an engine will not start. Simple things to look for when an engine won't start.
If you are looking for a solid reliable pressure washer the a Honda pressure washer is the way to go. There are times when you will find that your pressure washer won't start. If your model is a Honda GCV 160 pressure washer you will find instructions in this video to help you. After years of use you may find that your power washer won't start. The honda GCV 160 pressure washer won't start problem is often due to old gas or other problems related to the fuel system. When your GCV 160 not starting issue needs to be fixed just check in with this video. You may ask yourself why honda gcv 160 won't start, there are simple fixes available in this video. Sometimes a gcv 160 won't start because the air intake is clogged or a spark plug is failing. There are several reasons that your honda pressure washer won't start. It can be frustrating when your pressure washer is not starting but there are several quick fixes that you will find in this video. Some people may search for this video and instead of using the apostrophe they spell it pressure washer wont start. If your pressure washer is not starting or your pressure washer isn't starting, check the gas, if it is old replace with new gas.
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I ended up using gas that was old and it caused me to take the carburetor and check the gas plug. It was the old gas. Thanks for the great tips.
No problem. I'm glad it helped
This is a great little video, and it helped me get my pressure washer started after a year of not using it. Followed the method, and it started on the first pull. Thanks for doing this!!!!
Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. Thank you for watching and commenting.
This certainly helped me! Thank you
You are welcome
good stuff brother love how u go step by step just subed
Thank you very much.
I found this after having problems starting my Lawnmaster Mower (NZ Brand) that has the GCV160 engine. This was only the second time we'd used the mower, but this time after a three month break because of winter and being away from home. The fuel was good and it had a spark and the spark plug looked clean, but it was not having it. I drained the float bowl, which also showed nice clean, non smelly, fuel, and checked the air cleaner just in case. The plug did not look wet when I took it out, so I think it was not getting enough fuel. Our previous mowers, shredders etc. have usually had a rubber pump button that richens the mix for starts, but I was not able to find one on this mower. Note my engine did not have the same carb cover as in this video, and the choke was engaged by pulling the throttle all the way back. It still didn't want to know, but after a while it did fire, and finally start. Note also that my starting technique involves pushing the mower away from me and pully the start chord HARD so I honestly don't think that was the issue. All in all I would expect a nearly new Honda engine to start like a dream, so I am a bit disappointed with today's performance. Fingers are crossed for the rest of the season.
Thanks for commenting. From the description you gave it sounds like you have a gcv 160 with the "auto choke". The model in the video does not have that and it also does not have a variable throtle. I have heard auto choke has had some issues, and consumers are not wild about it. I've seen videos of guys bypassing/deleting the system all together. Best of luck.
I bought one like that one 2 weeks ago I did everything manual said to do and it fired up on first pull but after I’ve shut it off and it won’t fire back up til after 30 to 45 minutes later, that’s the issue I’m having. It works great when it on
Thanks for the comment. I have a couple troubleshooting type videos on my channel that may help. I'd start with the air filter just to make sure its clean. Then i'd check the spark plug and make sure its gapped correctly. After that I'd check the ignition coil. Make sure the wire that connects the ignition coil to the spark plug is snug. Make sure there isn't any excessive heat around the coil. When they get really hot they can fail to fire the spark plug. Once they cool down the problem disappears and it will fire right back up. An ignition coil for the Honda GCV160 is around 10 bucks. Air, compression, fuel, or spark is missing for some reason when its hot. The usual culprit in problems like these is metal expanding when hot and contracting when cold.
Good point about the old gas losing its potency.
I've never seen a spark plug in action, that was neat.
I spent my working life at Ford UK Research & Engineering, later called Product Development, and since I retired, Campus. I was a mechanical engineer, but I did work on fuel systems, and the experts referred to old fuel as having its 'light ends' evaporated away. I first heard this term when we were working at Shell's research facility at Thornton (near Chester). To give this some context, we were doing fuel evaporation and vapour lock, tests on a MkII Cortina, so this would be in the late 60s. I must have still been an apprentice at that time. It was a cool experience. I remember the Shell engineers telling us that some huge percentage of an engine's wear and tear occurred immediately after starting. Lubricants and engine materials have improved immensely sine then - you might have expected as little as 60K miles before needing a reconditioned engine back then. We would expect nearer to 200K miles nowadays.
Very interesting. I bet that was a cool experience. Cheers to you.
That was great information in aVery short time. Thank you.
Thank you.
New friend from Michigan Great Job🙊
Thank you.
Thanks for the reminder to turn on the fuel valve. Silly me! Saved me $150.00!!
No problem. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi thank you so much for you teaching the public...I have one question what cause gasoline, to be leaking everywhere, when filling gas tank in pressure washer, all gasoline house is connected properly.
Cracked tank? Thanks for comment.
Mine was surging then only running fully choked. I replaced the gas, put a new carburator on, new spark plug, removed the in tank fuel filter and added a clear in line filter. Now it won't start at all. I'm going to drain the gas again and add some SeaFoam. I ordered some OEM fuel filters and plan on removing the in line incase the gravity feed through the inline is too fine a filter for the carb to pull through. yes this pressure washer is pretty old but i've had it since new and performed oil changes on it 2 new pumps. I have yet to try the ethanol free gas.
Nice video man. Question should replace an ignition coil with the same brand or can I use one from a lawnmower?
It would probably work.
So i watched a few videos on this and I bought this unit new last year. Used this unit about twice and left old gas (about 3 quarters of a tank) and obviously when I tried to crank it over, nothing. Tried cleaning out the float bowl and check to see if carb was clogged and everything seemed good. Tried to start it after and still nothing.
The only other thing off the top of my head is something possibly wrong with the ignition switch. I had a situation where my ignition switch got wet and it killed the engine and it would fire again until it dried out. Just a thought if its not firing at all.
I like it it run good good
Hola,tengo una máquina de lavar igual a la del video,tengo problemas para encenderla,tira contraexplosiones por el carburador. Una vez enciende,funciona muy bien,si dejo que se le acabe la gasolina y se apaga,cuando recargo no quiere encender. Yá le lijé la volanta,lijé el magneto y lo calibré,(con el grosor de una tarjeta de presentación),el filtro de aire está bien,el sparkplug está bien,el cable de apagado estaba partido y le puse uno nuevo,la bolla del carburador está bien. Alguna sugerencia,gracias de antemano.
Yo cmbiaría el carburador o lo limpio. Hay líquidos para prenderlo en vivo y sacarle lo pegado. Tambien el orificio por donde se atomiza la gasolina podría estar medio tapado y por eso no te trabaja bien. Espero que ya la hayas reparado.
Awesome... do you know where I can get a replacement spray gun???
Amazon has them. Wal-Mart probably does too.
I think the previous owner put the wrong spark plug. What is the right size or voltage I should be using? I don't know the right terms
Some engines have a low oil shut off. Always worth a check.
Very true.
THANK YOU! This was my issue, I was just a touch low. Put in an ounce and BOOM she fired up. Tried everything else
How can you fix the fuel thats been sitting for a long time?
Thanks
You are welcome.
Will bad gas start but keep you from closing the chock - mine dies when I close the chock (starts and runs on choke, dies when put it to next normal operating
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, but I didn't get a notification of your comment. Yes bad gas can cause that problem. Are you still having this problem?
DIY Allied yes - replaced with new ethanol free gas and removed carburetor (3rd time) took the internal jets out and sprayed (soaked) all with carb cleaner. Now it runs with 3/4 of the choke open; dies immediately on full open. Thanks for your response!!!
Necesito urgente un carburador para hidrolavadora Honda 160 Gcv.
Igual al del vídeo.
Estoy ubicado en Colombia
Puedes encontrar uno aquí ebay.to/2VTrJrR
No lo pude encontrar en esa página😭
My GVC is hard to start after being stored for any length of time. It will need 15 to 20 pull to get it going and then runs great. It was like this out of the box. If i pull the plug and prime it with a squirt of gas it will again take right off and run great. Any suggestions as to the problem?This is probably a dumb question but is there any way to add an aftermarket primer bulb?
I am not aware of a way to add a primer bulb but there may be one.
The socket is a 13/16 dw. Not a 3/16. Thought this would help
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So you can drain old gas, but what if old gas is in the carburetor already? Will draining it from the tank and putting new gas in be enough? Or how to do clear it from carburetor?
trencher7 , just unscrew the float bowl cover under the carb. You won’t need to remove it unless you want to wipe round inside of bowl. If you loosen the screw petrol should seep out gradually past it
What length should my rope be could you answer me please ASAP
I would guess around 2.5 feet. Im not sure though. I wish i coulld be more exact for you but im not near the machine at the moment.
When will you know for sure?
Hello
the off on switch isn't attachment nor does it do anything so whats its purpose
To shut the machine off when its running.
How any PSI is this pressure washer?
2700 i think
Just fixed my issue, I thought it was maybe the carb plugged with old gas so shook the power washer a bit and kicked the carb with my foot and it started right up😂
Excellent
How to tell if sparkplug is bad?
If you have spark it should fire. No spark equals bad spark plug or possible problems elsewhere.
I can’t get the rubber thing off???
Wow ive just realize ive never had an air filter in my mover,
If the cover was on its prob protected it some just put a filter on from now on
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Mines start but when I push the pin in it turns off when it tells you to push pin in after you start??!!!!
Choke pin*
I'd check the air filter first.
Nesesito una bomba para este motor honda. Gcv 160
puedes encontrar uno en ebay
If it doesnt have compression, you can have spark, fuel and air, it still wont run. If its a honda, and its low on oil, you can have all four and it STILL wont run.
You just need some starter fluid
Yes you could try that first but this video is about the process you can take if you can't get the engine running with or without starter fluid.
My pressure washer sucks. it’s always sounding like RAWRRRR
Lol. Thats no good.
That's the smallest spark plug ever 3/16ths really??
I may have misspoke. The socket size is 3/8ths.
This didn’t help at all . I can’t even pull the damn string ! It’s stuck or something. Everything is Brand new
Sorry it didn't help.
You may have water pressure built up, which makes it very hard to pull. Pull the trigger on the wand to release the pressure and try again. This is a common issue when re-starting after using for a while.