1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
05-01-2012, 07:31 PM
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1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
I just replaced the clutch/flywheel, and now the car won't start. It turns over, and the engine shakes, but there isn't any ignition (that i can tell). I just replaced the starter today, so I doubt that that could be the problem. In the past, I've had the check engine light come on before, saying a cylinder misfire. I was just looking for help/advice on what to do next.
05-02-2012, 09:52 AM
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Re: 1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
Checked the engine grounds, they seem fine. Also, I started it up a couple nights ago, but the spark plugs were in the wrong firing order. Could this have damaged the engine?
05-02-2012, 12:54 PM
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Re: 1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
I have since re-corrected the firing order. I believe everything is stock. The car was working fine before I replaced the clutch, the clutch was just obviously worn down and was not shifting correctly. Give me a few minutes and i'll upload some pictures of the engine bay, you may be able to see something i can't.
05-02-2012, 01:03 PM
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Re: 1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
http://imgur.com/a/1neTP Here you go. Just ask if you need a better picture of anything, or more information.
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05-02-2012, 04:58 PM
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Re: 1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
Also, some more info, it's got about 181k miles, the spark plugs were replaced FAIRLY recently, (i think about 15-20k miles), but the wires have never been replaced in the ~60k miles we've had it.
05-03-2012, 07:52 AM
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Re: 1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
The battery isn't dead (Even if it is, we've tried jump starting it). I am not sure how to check fuel pressure, but ill check the spark plugs later today.
05-03-2012, 03:16 PM
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Re: 1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
Here http://youtu.be/GLlHnJabjPY is a short video I took showing what happens when i try to start the engine.
05-03-2012, 03:28 PM
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Re: 1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
check ur ecu, main relay, this one box under the dash next to the steering column, check ur main relay fuse
05-03-2012, 09:56 PM
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Re: 1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
Your plug wires appear to be in the wrong order in the video. I may be seeing things but it looks like your number 4 wire is connected to the number 3 terminal on the dizzy.
05-04-2012, 12:04 PM
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Re: 1996 Honda Civic DX engine won't start
Yay! It was the spark plugs! But now, it's idling really high, and the Check Engine light came on with "p0141", saying that it was a sensor 1 bank 2. When it starts, it starts to about 1400 rpm, then goes to 1500 rpm and stays there. I'll have a video in about an hour (when it is finished uploading)
05-04-2012, 12:44 PM
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