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Civic EGK
02-12-2007, 02:18 AM
hey i was driving then the engine just stop and car just rolled and i find out that the ecu fuse was blown, so i changed it and i tried starting it up but doesnt seem to start, the fuel pump doesnt work and not getting any spark from the dizzy, i changed the fuel relay and and ecu and still i doesnt start
JohnL
02-12-2007, 09:00 AM
Ignition switch? These are known to have a 'lifespan' on Hondas.
Paul1985
02-12-2007, 10:15 AM
Ignition switch? These are known to have a 'lifespan' on Hondas.
I had to do my switch as this happened.
Car stalled, it would crank if i held the ingnition to "start" though
If the car isnt cranking, then id say its something else. Or something else along with the IGN switch possibly.. When you switch the ignition to "ON" do you have any dash lights? Thats a quick giveaway.
Also, check your fuel filter as well as the pump. Although if your getting no fuel and no spark it sounds more likely to be an electrical issue to me.
Check your main PGMFI relay too, theres a DIY for it in the DIY section.
Did you check all your fuses? Not only the underhood fuses, but check all the fuses underdash too.
Limbo
02-12-2007, 11:17 AM
need more info, like what is it actually doing when your trying to start it.
Did you check the fuel pressure when you said there is no fuel to car?
Do you have electrcity to car?
Do you have fuel in car?
What was the last thing you did to the car?
JohnL
02-12-2007, 10:38 PM
I had to do my switch as this happened.
Car stalled, it would crank if i held the ingnition to "start" though
If the car isnt cranking, then id say its something else. Or something else along with the IGN switch possibly.. When you switch the ignition to "ON" do you have any dash lights? Thats a quick giveaway.
When my ignition switch failed the car would crank fine, it would even start and the engine run while cranking (i.e. with the key held on 'start'), but as soon as I let go of the key (i.e. to 'ignition') it would die.
yah mum
02-12-2007, 11:53 PM
his car cranks over as well but it just doesn't start, theres electricity to the car there is fuel as well, but the fuel pump won't turn on.
Paul1985
03-12-2007, 12:33 AM
When my ignition switch failed the car would crank fine, it would even start and the engine run while cranking (i.e. with the key held on 'start'), but as soon as I let go of the key (i.e. to 'ignition') it would die.
Spot on, so did mine and i ended up killing my starter motor by doing it too much oops lol :o
When was the last time you checked the fuel filter on it?
yah mum
03-12-2007, 03:44 PM
could it be a short circuit somewhere in the wiring? this car was converted from carby to efi. if that helps mayb?
[ricer]
03-12-2007, 04:26 PM
his car cranks over as well but it just doesn't start, theres electricity to the car there is fuel as well, but the fuel pump won't turn on.
in my ek the fuel pump fuse is under the dash
check that
the wiring to the the new fuel pump might be exposed somewhere and is shortening out on the cars metal like mine was when i changed fuel pumps :thumbdwn:
Civic EGK
03-12-2007, 05:57 PM
i check over all the wirering there was some exposed wires im guessing it did short circuit, fuel relay works fine now, fuel pump turns on, change ecu and engine cranks but engine doesnt turn over, i think its the timing belt probly have to change it
OMG.JAI xD
03-12-2007, 07:47 PM
i check over all the wirering there was some exposed wires im guessing it did short circuit, fuel relay works fine now, fuel pump turns on, change ecu and engine cranks but engine doesnt turn over, i think its the timing belt probly have to change it
timing belt doesnt need to be changed ..
timing belts are meshed with gears.
its doubting belts will slip.
dont start changing things, cause youre gonna end up wasting money.
spend more time on diagnosis, and try everything possible and connected with the ignition/initial start up system.
engine cranks but doesnt start, so battery voltage, starter motor and ignition switch is fine.
just do it step by step and eliminate anything that is working.
Nepolian
03-12-2007, 07:53 PM
Have you checked your sparkplugs??
Paul1985
03-12-2007, 08:12 PM
engine is cranking..
could still be your IGN switch. can you switch IGN on or are there no dash lights?
Does after cranking on start do you lose your dash lights when you let go of the key?
yah mum
06-12-2007, 04:38 AM
nah he doesn't lose his dashlight wen he let's go of the key.
i have the same problem as well i just did a engine transplant, and i have the exact same problem.
Paul1985
06-12-2007, 10:31 AM
You are getting spark did you say?
fatboyz39
06-12-2007, 11:42 AM
ECU fuse blown? how that happen? Seems like there a short somewhere to make that fuse blow.
Try using another ECU. Fuel pump is turned on by the ECU if the fuse is borken its won't prime.
Check all grounds esp the one on the motor near the therostat housing, if that came loose or came off completely then that could casue your problems.
Civic EGK
06-12-2007, 07:32 PM
found out the problem, did a compression test and found out that there wasnt any compression so i pulled rocket cover off and found out that the timing belt was abit loose, soo i check the valve and they were bent...
OSN44P
11-03-2008, 03:59 PM
I hav a similar problem.. but in my case im just hoping its the ignition switch.. Where can you buy this??
ECU-MAN
12-03-2008, 08:07 AM
a honda dealer !!
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