90 civic starting problem

Discussion in 'Civic' started by jake4710, Sep 14, 2004.

  1. jake4710

    jake4710 Guest

    i have a 90 civic lx i have been having starting problem. i replace the
    main relay, ignition coil, distributer,cap and button. i was gone for a
    couple of days and when i got home the car will not start. this is
    becoming a huge pain can any one please help
     
    jake4710, Sep 14, 2004
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  2. jake4710

    Jim Yanik Guest

    Does it crank?
    Do you get a spark?
    How about the igniter?

    http://www.markl.f9.co.uk/howto/electrical/igniter/igniter.htm
     
    Jim Yanik, Sep 15, 2004
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  3. jake4710

    jake4710 Guest

    the motor will turn over just wont crank it is a new distributer, fuel
    filter also i think it has something to do with the fuel because i do not
    always hear the fuel pump turn on and there is not click when you turn the
    key to phase 2 thank for your help what could cause this
     
    jake4710, Sep 15, 2004
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  4. jake4710

    Jim Yanik Guest

    "Turn over" and "crank" are the same thing.
    Once again,do you have a SPARK when the motor is cranked?
    You can check the fuel injectors to see if they are spraying out fuel.
     
    Jim Yanik, Sep 16, 2004
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  5. jake4710

    jake4710 Guest

    how do you check the fuel injectors
     
    jake4710, Sep 16, 2004
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  6. Main relay.
    Take 20 minutes, yank it out and resolder it.
     
    Steve Bigelow, Sep 16, 2004
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  7. jake4710

    motsco_ _ Guest

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    Try turning the key to position II. If you don't hear the fuel pump run
    for a couple seconds, smack the dash with your fist, on the left side of
    the steering wheel. If you then hear the pump run for a second, try
    starting again. If it now starts, and runs, it was (still) your main Relay).

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Sep 16, 2004
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  8. jake4710

    Jim Yanik Guest

    Well,he said he replaced the MR.
    If so,and re-soldering fixes it,then that would answer another poster here
    who advocated replacement over resoldering.(the "known good part" concept)
     
    Jim Yanik, Sep 16, 2004
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  9. jake4710

    Jim Yanik Guest

    Pull the fuel rail and see if the injectors spray when the motor is
    cranked.
    Buy a Haynes manual($20 USD),there's a procedure in there.
     
    Jim Yanik, Sep 16, 2004
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  10. Fixed my "won't start after baking in the sun all day" problem.

    Starts EVERY time now. Yay!
     
    Steve Bigelow, Sep 16, 2004
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