1991 Honda CRX want start

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Sammy2, Dec 31, 2005.

  1. Sammy2

    Sammy2 Guest

    I have a 1991 Honda CRX, and it want start, If you turn the key over it
    cranks but when you let go of the key it want start and stay running, I
    changed out the control module (igniter unit) in the distributor but that
    did not work. And I put a new fuel pump also and filter. I dont know what
    else to do.

    It cranks over but want stay running.

    Thanks, Jay
     
    Sammy2, Dec 31, 2005
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  2. Sammy2

    Elle Guest

    Check for spark, per
    http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html , then
    report back.

    Also, years on car? Maintenance history? E.g. how old are
    the plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor? Are they
    all genuine Honda parts?
     
    Elle, Dec 31, 2005
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  3. Sammy2

    Viperkiller Guest

    There are three main things to check:

    1) Fuel. Changing the pump wont guarantee that you're getting enough
    of it. Check the fuel pressure to ensure it is sufficient.

    2) Spark. Make sure you're getting it and make sure your timing is
    correct.

    3) Air. Make sure you that there's no blockage and no leaks on any
    of the intake hoses.
     
    Viperkiller, Dec 31, 2005
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  4. Sammy2

    Viperkiller Guest

    By the way, check the distributor to make sure that oil hasn't leaked
    in there and messed things up.
     
    Viperkiller, Dec 31, 2005
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