car wont start sometimes
05-17-2007, 08:39 AM
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car wont start when cold
i have a 93 civic ex 1.6 stock and im getting fuel pressure and also spark but car wont start .I just changed the coil in the dizzy about a month ago when it went bad .Now i got spark and got fuel but car wont start also just changed out the main relay only does this once in a while. Did this few times before and held gas to floor and then started to sputter and wait couple minutes then it would start.Any suggestion what it might be
Modified by DAVE15401 at 12:01 PM 5/17/2007
Modified by DAVE15401 at 12:01 PM 5/17/2007
05-17-2007, 02:03 PM
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Re: car wont start sometimes (KLiK)
im still getting spark though it it was bad them i wouldnt get spark plus it will start after i crank and crank the car on and off for like 5 mins.
05-17-2007, 02:05 PM
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Re: car wont start sometimes (DAVE15401)
is this a good way to test it the coil and icm or anyone know a better way ?
Use a test light. Clamp the alligator clip on the positive terminal of your battery and touch the probe to the negative side of you coil. Have someone crank the engine over and look for a flashing light (interrupted ground). If it is interupted, replace the coil. If it does not flash, replace the ICM. I've seen way more ICM's go out than coils.
Use a test light. Clamp the alligator clip on the positive terminal of your battery and touch the probe to the negative side of you coil. Have someone crank the engine over and look for a flashing light (interrupted ground). If it is interupted, replace the coil. If it does not flash, replace the ICM. I've seen way more ICM's go out than coils.
05-17-2007, 02:06 PM
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Re: car wont start sometimes (DAVE15401)
when yiou changed your distributor, did you tighten everything down right? nothing loose?
almost sounds like your timing can be off.
almost sounds like your timing can be off.
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05-17-2007, 02:11 PM
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Re: car wont start sometimes (philosofy1)
when i do get the car started it runs perfect .If timing was off wouldnt it run like crap when it starts also ?
this got me all confused
this got me all confused
05-17-2007, 02:17 PM
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Re: car wont start sometimes (DAVE15401)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DAVE15401 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when i do get the car started it runs perfect .If timing was off wouldnt it run like crap when it starts also ?
this got me all confused
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yes, i miss read something sorry.
this got me all confused
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yes, i miss read something sorry.
05-17-2007, 06:37 PM
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have you tested your ICM (igniter)? its a good idea to change out the igniter when you change out the coil. one tends to go out not too long after you replace the other.
go here to find out how to test your ICM.....
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1430824
good luck!
go here to find out how to test your ICM.....
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1430824
good luck!
05-18-2007, 05:58 PM
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Re: (ej6.sean)
no codes now someone told me it might be an injector going bad could that be it
got fuel got spark car wont start when sat overnight when cold ?
got fuel got spark car wont start when sat overnight when cold ?
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Re: (DAVE15401)
you might not have enough compression to start it cold so check that. if its a high mileage engine you might want to do a rebuild. if you have a big turbo that requires low base compression then you might get yourself a freezeplug block heater, the best quality for your car will come from your local honda dealership.
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