Can anyone help me confirm or deny that my 2013 Honda fit and 2014 Hoda crv have clear flood mode or not? Thanks
Clear flood mode
- Thread starter Bettez88
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I believe that the clear flood mode(on most vehicles) is to hold down the accelerator pedal to the floor while starting the engine.
Here's how I confirmed. After a long drive and the engine was at full operating temperature I took a chance and pegged the gas to the floor with the engine off, then tried to start the car. All it did was crank, proof positive for me that vehicle has clear flood mode.
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As far as I know, all MPI and GDI engines have this feature.
Found out the hard way with my Lexus the first time round; I usually do this after installing a new oil filter and it almost redlined immediately after startup.
Works on all domestic applications in my experience, and might be a requirement for the USDM, but it hasn't worked for me in most Japanese applications.
The instructions I got were to turn the key to "ON" (dash warning lights come on) THEN depress the accelerator all the way down then crank it.
I think he's asking not how to do it, but if his car actually has that function. Your owners manual doesn't say? Can you access service information?
Don't mean to sound rude, but it would be faster to try it than post a question then, right?
Honda Civic with R18 doesn’t have it. I didn’t try it on my Accord after the unexpected high-rev start of the Civic. Likely, k24 doesn’t have clear flood mode.
I often use CF mode on my Subaru Outback after the oil change.
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I think he wants to avoid blowing up his engine. Not everybody has fast reflexes to shut it down quickly if it starts.
