1995 Odyssey won't start

1995 Odyssey will turn over and attempt to start but then cuts off. There
is fuel and pressure at the fuel rail, but I did not hear the fuel pump
spool up. Does this sound like a "main relay" candidate that I have read
about? If so, where is it located and what pins need to be shorted to
bypass it? 1 to 3 and 5 to 7? Thanks in advance for any input.

Talley

 

On an Odyssey, it is more likely to be the ignition switch.

If it runs until you release the key back from start to run, that is a
symptom of a bad switch. It attaches to the back of the key cylinder with
two small screws. Pop it open (don't lose the little springs) and see what
the contacts look like. You will probably find them burnt.

If there is pressure at the rail after cranking, I think the fuel pump has
to be getting energized. The pressure at the rail bleeds down very quickly
if you crank it without the pump working.

 

That's probably it. I had noticed that it would "Start" as long as the key
was held in the crank position. It just surprizes me that it would go out
suddenly like this. Will pull apart and keep you informed.

Thanks,

Talley

 

E.Meyer

That was it. Just cleaned to contacts and that should hold it for a
while.

Thanks.

Talley

 

Probably should go ahead and order a new one. They're only about $35.

 

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Call your dealer with your VIN, there was a (free) recall on many in
North America, of your vintage....Ours was amoung them.

'curly'