Hi Ozhonda,
I've been having an issue with starting my 1995 EG5 Civic VTi over the last couple of months. The problem is that my 'check engine light' remains on when the car is switched on, and most of the time takes a while before switching off. While the check engine light is on I am unable to start the engine. However, after waiting for the check engine light to switch itself off, I can hear the fuel pump whirl/prime and I am then able to start the engine.
I have already tried the following:
1. Tried to get an error code, but the check engine light stays on and does not blink while I have the paperclip in that harness.
2. I have replaced the fuel pump with a brand new one, still experiencing the same problem.
3. The wiring from the fuel pump to the main relay has been tested and there is conductivity.
4. I have replaced the main relay with a new one, still experience the same problem.
I currently have to wait between 1-15 minutes for the check engine light to switch off and the fuel pump to whirl/prime before I am able to start the engine.
I would really appreciate it if someone could assist me in solving this issue. My car is still drive-able however there's the annoying inconvenience of being unable to start without the 1-15 minute wait.
Thanks in advance.
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