Big Boi B

so i bought the coupe a few month ago and didnt really drive it much it started to run like **** didnt feel like it had any power and would randomly just die so i pulled the plugs and wires and fuel filter and i was right the plug were beyond black filter was all clogged after that it ran like a champ for like 3 days then died on me at a light and was just turning over but wouldnt start so i towed it home looked online a bit saw that it might be my ecu so my friend gave me a p07 to try (i kno that mine is a p06) but my batt had died for trying so many times charged the batt a now it wont evn turn over ive pulled my stater already had it tested 2 times its good checked my fuses there good so im kinda stuck any help would b really cool thanks

Big Boi B

any help would be great

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

No start or no crank? What CELs are you throwing? When was your last full tune up? Timing in order? Are you blowing smoke? Getting spark? What color spark? Compression test?

Big Boi B

It's not cranking over its almost like it has a dead batt I've checked my master relay and the clutch safety but got a tune up about a month ago an what are cells? Sry I'm new to Hondas :/

Big Boi B

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Former User

Have the battery tested/charged. It may be dead.

Big Boi B

Just tested its holding 13.9 the batt is only 3 months old

KeithsDAteg

You put your ECU back in after the recharge?

KeithsDAteg

Ericthecarguy- No Crank, No Start

http://techauto.awardspace.com/ignition.html

Big Boi B

I plug my friends in didn't start so I charge the batt with ecu unplugged then plugged mine back in when I reconnected the batt

InTheZoneAC

iTrader: (11)

ok.............

so when you connected your ecu back up did it crank at least?

if not check your wiring on the starter, make sure the power cable is secure and make sure the ground cable is tight and not loose.

other than that only thing else I can think of is your ignition switch.

if you have a friend to help and you have a multimeter, have someone try to start the car while you check power going to the starter. No power there your ignition switch is bad...assuming the battery is connected properly.

KeithsDAteg

InthezoneAC is all over it man. Its back to the basics.

Big Boi B

Ok I'll try it in the morning I appreciate the help

Big Boi B

An no it didn't crank the only noise I can hear is the fuel pump buzzing

jbpnoman

Forget about what it's done in the past.

As it sits right now, when you turn the key, does the starter make any attempt at all to turn the motor? If it does, but doesn't have enough juice, replace your battery. If it doesn't, use a multimeter to see if your starter is getting power from the power cable, and also test to see if your starter is getting power on the signal wire while a friend turns the key.

Big Boi B

I'm sry for wasting ur guys time I feel like a dumbass I forgot to hook the starter solenoid wire when I took my starter out my car runs now I'm still not sure y it stopped running in the first place but Thank u guy for the help

KeithsDAteg

Isn't that usually how it goes.. Glad you figured it out buddy.

Wsryan

So, here's my situation: 1990 Civic 1500 cc engine. We loaned the car to some friends to use, and a few days later, stopped turning over. He assumed it was battery (it was five years old), got battery replaced to no avail. He is able to start it by pushing it.

We have 12 volts on the positive cable at the solenoid. We have about 11 volts on the terminal end of the black/ white wire when ignition switch is turned to start position. Voltage drops to zero if you release the clutch (making me think the clutch switch is operable).

The thing puzzling me is when I attach the black/ white wire and test it plugged on the solenoid, it drops down to about 8 volts.

We removed the starter and had it tested at O'Reilly's and it tested fine. We do have a car about an hour away that we can scavenge a starter from to try that.

Any other help out there?

beecee18

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