rellmatic

yo whats good? im new on honda-tech but i heard this is the place to go to get real answers and no dumb replies, so here it goes. my car was stolen a couple months ago (1992 civic Si hatch with LS/Vtec) and i got it back with the motor still in the car. i replaced the ignition and it wouldnt start. it cranks and sounds like its ready to go on but just never does. i realized i wasnt getting spark so i tested the distributor and the ignition module wasnt giving out power. sooooo i replaced it with a BRAND NEW ONE not used and it still will not go on. anyone have any ideas? could it be something as stupid as a loose wire or blown fuse somewhere? and if so how would i go about checking it out and finding the problem. please pleaseee respond because im going crazy and i miss driving my baby. thanks

egsleepercivic

are you getting spark, if not test the coil

gl

NoBrows

um how did they steal it ? if they hot wired it their could be a broken wire thats not letting the ignition system operate

rellmatic

yea they hot wired it but i replaced the ignition with a brand new one. what wires would be cut besides ones connected directly to the ignition.

egb18c5

i didn't read the entire post, and this may sound stupid but did u check to see if the ecu was still there? there was a good amount of times when that **** happened. some times u cant over look the stupid stuff

rellmatic

yea the ecu is there and I was hoping it was some stupid **** like it needed gas or something but its becoming more or a hastle then I thought

blkegcoupe

might be chopped wires

ru7

imobilizer maybe? or 5 gen had none?

NoBrows

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get a wiring diagram and see what the ignition system operates off of and use a multimeter to check for voltage

1988_96hb

are you getting fuel?

speedooo

the fact that the starter is going means the ignition is okay. the dist isnt getting voltage so check at the ecu to see if everything that needs power is getting power

rellmatic

someone told me the car could of jumped timing cause when they stole my car they probably beat on it pretty bad if so how do i check if the timinig is off and how do i correct it?

AnDy327

There is a 15amp Fuse in the engine fuse box... my car wasnt getting spark and thats all it was.

rellmatic

which fuse is that?

AnDy327

im not sure what number it is... but if your lookin directly at the fuse box from the front of the car. Its the 2nd fuse from left to right against the firewall... 15amp fuse.. that would cause ur car not 2 get spark

rellmatic

is there any wires connected to the cluster that would stop the car from starting? because they stole my cluster and cut all the wires and I haven't replaced it yet

2doorcivic

might b a problem

rellmatic

anyone else?

AnDy327

you should replace those wires... Do you hear the fuel pump come on???

rellmatic

yea the fuel pump goes on

Bakeoff

Time for a compression test.

My question, how'd you end up with an LS/vtec if you don't know how to check timing? Are you a check signer? Good luck, check signer!

rellmatic

okay internet tough guy you need to fall back its a simple [freak]ing question I swear I hate little bitches like you come around my way and ill break your face.........lol sorry to everyone else I just get pissed at children who talk **** but thanks to everyone else for trying to help

jbfw

well checking timing is pretty simple...why ask questions like that? You can do a quick search on google or honda-tech....no one was being a "tough guy" you need to chill out, it just seems funny that someone with a swap cant check timing or search to find out how...

Bakeoff

After doing 40+ swaps, and fixing other people's mess ups on countless other swaps, I've come to realize that people don't want to research their problems. They want to ask a question and get an answer. Hell, I've done swaps because people didn't want to figure out what was wrong with their old motors. I then take that motor, find out is a crank sensor or some other little ****, fix it, and then resell the thing.

Now, if you had searched or picked up a manual, your car would be running. I'm not being a tough guy. I'm being a realist. Pick up a book and read. The answers are there, and no one has to hand them to you on a silver platter. I'm not saying this to act like a jerk. I'm saying this to help you out. The car is in front of you, so you have the best ability to troubleshoot. There's no point in us wasting our time if you're not willing to put some effort into it.

About breaking my face...I have a fragile nose. Just hope I don't get back up.

rellmatic

aight well watever my bad i just got pissed cause im tired of sarcastic comments like oh good luck check signer like that was unnecessary i bought the car off of my boy and no i have never done an engine swap completely myself but im learning ive tried alot of different things with my car to get it started and im just really aggrivated so i came on this site knowing there is alot of people who truly know there **** thinking i can get some helpful hints its like everywhere i go to read up on something or try something new i get no answers and lost. so watever forget about it thanks for the help anyways ONE