89 Civic Starting Problems

Discussion in 'Civic' started by JEB, Sep 10, 2003.

  1. JEB

    JEB Guest

    My 89 Civic developed an intermittent starting problem this week. It will
    start and run for a second or so, then dies. It'll repeat this 7 or 8 times
    but will not continue to run. Let it sit a few hours and it'll start fine.
    This has happened on cold mornings as well as warm afternoons so I don't
    think it is temperature related. Any other suggestions?

    Thanx!!
     
    JEB, Sep 10, 2003
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  2. JEB

    Robert Guest

    Main relay?
     
    Robert, Sep 10, 2003
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  3. JEB

    Zomaar Guest

    I'd check the main relay first...
    Try these sites for more info.

    http://www.markl.f9.co.uk/howto/electrical/main-relay/main-relay.htm
    http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM

    HTH, Ali
     
    Zomaar, Sep 10, 2003
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    Bill B. Johnson Guest

    I would start by installing a new distributor cap and replace all the
    parts that can easily be replaced inside the distributor. I also suggest
    that you set the points and set the timing. If that does not solve the
    problem, repost and let us know that the problem is not related to the
    distributor or distributor parts.
    It could also be a carbuator related problem.
     
    Bill B. Johnson, Sep 11, 2003
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