Help! My 95 civic won't start

Discussion in 'Civic' started by poch333, Aug 10, 2006.

  1. poch333

    poch333 Guest

    Hello to everyone,

    I was (foolishly, I know now) testing each cylinder of my 95 Honda ESi
    by pulling on the plug wires one at a time. At the third plug, the
    engine died and it won't start. I've read that doing this could break
    the ignition coil. So I tested for a spark (none), and after testing
    the igniter (using a 12v bulb) and confirming that it works, I've now
    replaced the coil, but it still won't start. The old coil tested fine
    with a multimeter, BTW, but I've heard that it could still be bad.

    I've had the battery recharged, and the starter cranks ok. The "IG"
    fuse under the hood is fine (even tested with a meter). What could be
    the problem? Can anyone please help?

    Thanks so much in advance.
     
    poch333, Aug 10, 2006
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  2. poch333

    poch333 Guest

    Hi, it seems my ignition coil was bad, and after replacing it, I now
    see a spark. But it still won't start, and I don't smell fuel at the
    exhaust when the engine is cranked. What could the problem be? Should
    I get some friends and try to push-start?

    Thanks again.
     
    poch333, Aug 10, 2006
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  3. poch333

    TeGGeR® Guest


    See my reply to this identical message in rec.autos.makers.honda.

    Learn to crosspost properly.
     
    TeGGeR®, Aug 10, 2006
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  4. poch333

    Jim Yanik Guest

    Google "main relay".



    or see www.tegger.com
     
    Jim Yanik, Aug 10, 2006
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