labtec2

i have a 1994 honda civic EX and i did a few searches and could not find anything on how to remove the OEM anti-theft device. (to be honest i didnt know it had one, there is no "alarm" and well i just never noticed it the car does not beep when i lock it. hell the locks dont even work!) but where or what wires am i looking for???please help!! im pretty sure id be looking under the steering column right?

z6hatchboy

Not sure but on lot of cars "anti theft" refferes to the radio needing a code to activate after power has been lost, so incase it was stolen someones needs the code. Another reason i dont think you has a alarm is because a EM1 dont .

labtec2

i figured thats what it was, and the car does not have a radio (took it out) soooo if the car does not have an alarm, and the radio does not need an anti theft code...my starter clicks...a lot /the fuel pump primes, the main relay works...but nothing. i turn the key and the starter just clucks away.
oh yeah and its not an EM1 its an EJ1

z6hatchboy

The radio wont affect the car starting anyways i think, check the grounds and try hotwiring the starter. Had a similar problem in a friends da.

HAPRECYCLING

Have you checked for spark?

labtec2

yeah im gonna check the grounds, it should work i mean i took it to a shop and when i brought it home turned the key and it fired right up. now its doing the same stuff before it was fixed.
they told me first it was a bad ground (good call z6hatchboy) and that a new bolt was all it took. then it did the same thing and had the same problems and i took it to them again,
they told me that it was a bad wire in the anti-theft system and the car starts right up. (but not its doin some more things that are just like the last 2 times)
how do you hotwire the starter just run a "hot wire" to its power terminal and see if it cranks?

labtec2

how would i check for spark? use a voltmeter? i've heard people use clear screwdrivers and can see the ignition. whats the best way?

EKstacy

yea, you should be able to run a hot wire from your battery straight to your positive terminal on the starter.

EKstacy

lol, dont do the screwdriver thing. I tried that with my jetski and it shocked the expletive out of me. just pull out a plug, and leave it in the plug boot and watch the gap and see if it sparks.

HAPRECYCLING

This is how I check, Have some one crank it and look for the spark!

HAPRECYCLING

for got to post pic my bad

z6hatchboy

yep, take plug out (still pluggd of course) leave it on something metal and watch for spark when someone cranks.

z6hatchboy

Thats correct, any spark when it cranking?