97 Civic...

Can anyone tell me where the main relay is located. I have
to grope for it.... Very little chance of me getting under
the dash, at the moment.. S-I-L called and said crank,
but no start..
thx

 

Right above the hood latch.
<http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/mainrelay.html>

How to diagnose:
<http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html#mainrelay>

 

Many thanks....

 

Well,
145K miles / car has half a tank of gas / new plugs and
wires / new battery / Apparent "quick Lube" maintenance /
Click one works
Click two works and the CEL goes off - Starter engages and
cranks fine / (not a hint of ignition)
I can't hear the 3rd click and the position of the car
doesn't allow me to open the door enough to get under the
dash and feel the relay.
I'm tempted to go and get an ignition module...
What say you?

 

Forgot to mention, I checked the under dash fuses also and
the Fuel pump and the other (can't remember what it was)
were ok..

 

Do you have a tachometer?

 

I can get one

 

I just downloaded the Igniter input test (thx)... Will
try that next...

 

i say you should

1. check for computer codes. depending on that outcome,

2. bother to read the main relay diagnostics like tegger says. /then/ if
that's ok,

3. check for spark.

if not spark, go ahead and check the ignition system. again, follow
tegger's diagnostics.

 

Might be easier to simply have a helper sit in the driver's seat and
operate the starter while you get down on your knees outide the door and
use your right hand to feel for that third click from the Main Relay.