pepperdk

Ok, there's a story here but I'll keep it short. Minor wreck damaged the front end, busted radiator. Got it all apart and with a new radiator it starts fine. After a few minutes it dies. Now it'll crank till the batteries dead (I;ve proved it twice) but never starts.

Any ideas as to what else could have gone wrong? Never a moment of problems previously, >200k miles of worry free driving.

UK-Kev

If you’ve been involved in a bump check your fuel inertia cut off switch, not sure where it’s located on the Mk2 CRV’s but usually behind the glove box.

Also check for error codes.

Kev

tech8

U.S. models don't have inertia cut off switches.

UK-Kev

They don't!!!! what stops them turning into fireballs in a crash then.

tech8

U.S. models don't have a physical switch, it is based on the software program in the PCM to cut-off fuel. The PCM uses signals from more than one sensor to determine fuel pump shut-off. The fuel pump is controlled by the PCM via a fuel pump control wire (ground signal) to the PGM-FI Main Relay 2.

UK-Kev

Hi Guy's,

Have a look at this link.

This is what I had on my old CRV and was located behined the glove box.

Kev

| Repair Guides | Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection | Inertia Switch | AutoZone.com

tech8

Some U.S. Fords have them, not the U.S. CR-V.

UK-Kev

Hi Tech8,

Please see comments from Honvol here on the Honda-Tech forum >>> https://honda-tech.com/honda-element...-cr-v-3194874/

Kev

tony_2018

OP drives a 2005, but either way I've never heard of this. I've been trying to google this switch. Hopefully I find something.

tech8

As I previously stated, U.S. model CR-Vs do not have an inertia cut-off switch like in the UK. Not 2001 or 2005.

The member, Honvol is not in the U.S., the member appears as being in Europe.

pepperdk

I tried a few squirts of starter fluid thinking this would help determine if it's fuel related. Still no luck. Even took out one of the plugs and seem to be getting a spark too.

UK-Kev

Tech8,
I bow to your knowledge of USA manufactured CRV’s, but find it very hard to understand why such a vital safety critical device is not fitted.
Kev

tech8

Different safety methods are used. Read post #5.

pepperdk

Ok, car started. Look for a new thread with the issue explained and now the real problem to solve.

Thanks all.

ladysparkle

did you figure anything out? ive recently bought a used 2005 CRV right over 2K miles and it doesnt want to start sometimes but all components seem fine, mechanic has no idea either