Non Starting Civic

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Jim Wilkerson, Oct 1, 2004.

  1. Desperate help needed.

    This morning I started my '92 Civic, went to work, no problems.

    At lunch, went out and the car would not start. Engine turns over
    fine, lights all good. The check engine light stays on.

    I checked and ultimately replaced the ignition coil and the ignition
    module along with the cap and rotor which was needed anyway (5 years
    old I think). Still no starting.

    Anyway, I appear to be getting neither spark nor fuel. After 30
    seconds or so of cranking the engine, I pulled a plug and it was
    absolutely dry. I tested for spark by attaching my timing light to
    plug 1, battery/ground; and cranking the engine. Nothing.

    Now, I followed some steps in the service manual, where you jumper the
    2-pin test harness under the dash, to see if I could get the engine
    light codes, and when I turned the key to on, the ABS light, which has
    been on solid for about 5 years now, flashed a sequence of 1 long and
    2 short; 3 times.

    I am at a loss here.

    Can anyone help ore give me a direction, other than getting a tow to a
    dealer and paying the fee.

    Much thanks.

    Jim


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    Jim Wilkerson, Oct 1, 2004
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  2. Jim Wilkerson

    MB Guest

    replace the main relay.

    Known problem.
     
    MB, Oct 3, 2004
    #2
  3. Jim Wilkerson

    slider Guest

    http://www.markl.f9.co.uk/howto/electrical/main-relay/main-relay.htm
     
    slider, Oct 3, 2004
    #3
  4. Jim Wilkerson

    Ryan Seymour Guest

    I had to change the main power relay on my car aswell... 60-80 bucks
    Canadian.. It's a little awkard to get to, but it's one bolt; unclip the
    wires, plug in new one, reattach the bolt.
     
    Ryan Seymour, Oct 3, 2004
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