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  • #486240
    David BlaneyDavid Blaney
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      So my Civic died yesterday and would not start back. Also the button on the shifter wont move to allow me to shift into any gears. I have checked the stop switch light, main relay, timing belt and now am wondering what to check next. Im thinking to check the fuel pump.

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    • #486356
      dreamer2355dreamer2355
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        Is this a no crank no start or a crank no start condition?

        #486371
        David BlaneyDavid Blaney
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          It cranks but doesnt start

          #486534
          spelunkerdspelunkerd
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            As explained in the above videos, you’re missing something — spark, fuel, mechanical issues. Do you hear the fuel pump turn on when you first turn the key on? Are you getting spark from a plug when you crank the engine? Does it crank normally? Are you sure you’ve got fuel in the tank? Let us know what you found when you followed the above algorithms shown in the videos.

            #486607
            college mancollege man
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              some more videos to help. 😉

              #486663
              David BlaneyDavid Blaney
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                I had my son put his ear to the back seat to listen for the pump and he told me he didn’t hear it … Ill try the pressure test tomorrow … I also will check the under dash fuse for the fuel pump tomorrow again then will try the spark test.. I did recently change the coil out for a new one maybe 2 or so months ago will post as soon as I get the results

                #486677
                college mancollege man
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                  keep us posted. 😉

                  #486744
                  CharlesCharles
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                    You should find the reason the shifter does not work first. With the key on (in run position) and brake petal depressed, you should be able to move the shifter. Use a code reader to see if you can pull codes from the ECM/PCM.

                    #486770
                    hondaguy453hondaguy453
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                      When you have the key on, but engine off, does the check engine light up for a few seconds and turn off? Manually shift the car into neutral and see if you can start the car that way.

                      #489714
                      EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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                        Don’t replace the fuel pump. That should be the very last thing you look to and even then make sure you have power and ground going to the fuel pump connector before you try and replace it. When you say you ‘checked’ the main relay what did you mean by that? Main relays are a common problem on Honda’s and often the cause of a crank no start condition. What happens is that relay does not turn on the fuel pump thus causing the no start.

                        #523935
                        David BlaneyDavid Blaney
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                          So it’s been a while since I’ve gotten back here is where I am …

                          1. Replaced Distributor (needed a new one anyway)
                          2. Fuses are all fine
                          3. Belts and other mech issues seem fine

                          Only thing left I can think of is the fuel pump …

                          Also does fuel go bad? It’s been a while since I’ve tried to turn it over

                          #523937
                          David BlaneyDavid Blaney
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                            Sorry didn’t answer the relay question I checked it with a new one and it still didn’t start

                            #523941
                            David BlaneyDavid Blaney
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                              OK just got done checking the fuel pressure they you suggested in one of your videos by loosening the fuel pump nut and got nothing …

                              So what should I do next????

                              #523958
                              college mancollege man
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                                check your fuses and relay. access the pump and see if 12v
                                is read.

                                http://www.justanswer.com/honda/27iv2-1998-honda-civic-fuel-pump-relay.html

                                #524913
                                David BlaneyDavid Blaney
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                                  OK so I replaced the fuel pump and am still not getting any gas coming from the fuel filter area (like your youtube video for testing the pump shows) I can here the pump come on though when I turn the key to the on position… Is it possible it needs to prime the line?

                                  I’m at a total loss at this point

                                  #524938
                                  angelangel
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                                    my car does same thing, the shift stick or/ won’t go into gear. The car won’t start at all. The wheel will locked. I have to push it gear hard it place or move the wheel adjuster till it pop & unlock. The problem that caused this a stretched wire in the gear shift. hope this helps.

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