95 civic wonts start

Discussion in 'Civic' started by tberrett3169, May 27, 2007.

  1. tberrett3169

    tberrett3169 Guest

    My 95 civic wont start after installing a new stereo deck. Two wires
    touched and blow the radio fuse. Not sure if that has much to do with
    it. After intalling the stereo deck, I tried to start the car and it
    cranks but no start. I thought the fuel pump went out, cause i could
    not hear it prime when i turned the key. So I replaced the fuel pump,
    but still no prime. I replaced the fuel pump relay and the ECU and
    still nothing. Im getting no power to the injectors, fuel pump and
    relay. The spark plugs and distributer are working still fine after
    checking them with a test light. In the haynes book it says to check a
    #2 fuse if the relay and fuel pump is getting no voltage but i cant
    find a #2 fuse anywhere. If anyone can help figure out what is wrong
    with my car i would be greatful
     
    tberrett3169, May 27, 2007
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  2. tberrett3169

    Tegger Guest

    wrote in @x35g2000prf.googlegroups.com:


    You knowingly shorted two wires together, which then blew a fuse.
    Instead if checking for other blown fuses, which would be the logical
    outcome of such an occurrence, you start throwing money and parts at the
    car.

    Fuses are there for the sole purpose of preventing damage from shorts
    and electrical overloading. They are suposed to blow when you pull
    stunts like the one you did.



    You have TWO fuse blocks, one under the dash and one on top of the right
    shock tower under the hood.

    From the FACTORY wiring diagram, I see there are at least four fuses
    that you can have damaged by your ineptness: 41, 12 (or 24), 13, 18.

    If the fuse listing stickers are missing from the fuse box covers, you
    have no choice but to physically check each and every fuse in the two
    boxes. The big ones with screws in the ends will need to be removed and
    checked with a multimeter.



    Drop that Haynes in the garbage and get a real manual.
    www.helminc.com
    You can find these used on eBay as well.
     
    Tegger, May 27, 2007
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  3. tberrett3169

    jim beam Guest

    1. get a decent manual - helm.
    2. locate and fix the correct fuse.

    as a point of principle, /NEVER/ throw parts and money at a problem
    unless you have a good diagnosis! and always stick to the correct fuse
    ratings. it may be tempting to use a higher rated fuse if you keep
    blowing one, but if you do, you can have a much more debilitating
    problem like the one you're experiencing.

    finally, get yourself a multimeter and keep it in your tool box.
    replacing a fuel pump is a pita, and you could have saved yourself that
    brain damage if you'd tested the circuit to it first.
     
    jim beam, May 27, 2007
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  4. tberrett3169

    Tegger Guest



    It's actually very easy in his '95, not like ours.


    And if he'd DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FIRST, like you're supposed to do
    every time you do electrical work on the car!
     
    Tegger, May 27, 2007
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  5. tberrett3169

    tberrett3169 Guest

    Sorry should of said something. i have alreadys checked all the fuses
    under the dash and the hood before i bought the parts. i couldnt find
    any blown. i will check again to be sure. i also checked the volage of
    the wires to the pump and relay and its only has .8 volts( if that
    helps any). thanks for the time and help though. if you have anymore
    ideas, im all ears.
     
    tberrett3169, May 27, 2007
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    tberrett3169 Guest

    < I did check all the fuses and replaced the radio fuse.
    < And the pump and relay is only getting .8 volts.
     
    tberrett3169, May 27, 2007
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    tberrett3169 Guest

     
    tberrett3169, May 27, 2007
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    jim beam Guest

    that should tell you it wasn't the pump!

    the main fuse box is on the r/h shock tower - that's your next stop.
     
    jim beam, May 27, 2007
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