chazfehn

Hey everyone,
I have posted other posts prior, but i'm still having an ignition issue with my car. I worked on it all night, and found that a relay under my driverside kick pannel was clicking rapidly, Relay RZ-0132. I believe this is the main relay. Could this be my issue. I am getting power to the computer and to the Distributor. But it still won't start.
PLEASE help.
(I can't reply to posts because i am new to honda-tech and it only allows me to add 5 a day.) Thanks

studioface

first make sure your battery is good then check if the engine is getting spark change the spark plugs just in case check fuel if the pump is working then check ecu for codes then check fuses if all of this works change the ecu or main relay

vtecb18c

hey chaz where about in north jerz?? if your close im come help you out...im near pompton lakes or wayne

chazfehn

Hey, yeah i live right in mendham. I Did new spark plugs and today i bought a new distributor. So i'm down to the fuel issue. Thanks for the offer! but I think i narrowed it down. But i'll definately take you up on it if you up to the job!


(had two mechanics over, they are clueless, replaced the main relay today and now the fuel pump isn't priming,

vtecb18c

well let me know how you make out....i wont charge you or nothin...if im free and have a ride(in a chair from a bad car accident but i CAN still work on a car trust me) i'll come down...im not in a chair permanetly just about 5 more weeks but i'll take the energy to help a fellow honda tech member...just keep me posted

chazfehn

Thanks man! yeah i might be taking you up on it!!! lol (haven't been on here cause i've been working on this danm car every free chance i get.) But now the car has a new fuel pump, new distributor, and a new main relay. The car STILL won't start. I am clueless. I'm gonna check the computer next. It has a P28 in it, not chipped. But still, i'm totally clueless as to why the car would just **** out on me.... Did some reseach, I'm gonna look into the timing and make sure thats all up to par, and also check the valve lash. My buddy suggested that i look at it. He's a honda expert, so he'll be over on sunday. But if i need a hand, i will definately hit you up. And dude, i work in riverdale!!!! My boy lives in wayne. Charles Punta, He has a sick DSM. Name sound familiar????

Hanmin

wow dont just throw random stuff on it, go pick up vtecb18c to save you money and time, and then treat him out to lunch=]. Nothing in life is free=]. Maybe you'll learn something!!

vtecb18c

lol i live in wanaque...where do you work in riverdale?? im like 5 min away from riverdale...is it off hamburg turnpike?

VIhondaman

Ok, now when you say it won't start, do you mean it won't turn over?, or turns over but won't run? if won't turn over, after everyting else fails check the clutch switch and see if it's engaging.

chazfehn

Got her all going now. It was a wire issue with the Vtec controler. But Russ, i work at the BJ's. Right off of 23. I'm up there all the time! you need to get better and then we can go for a cruise! hit me up sometime.

my email is chazfehn@yahoo.com. So send me a message with your number, we can meet up or somethin.

chazfehn

Back to the SAME problem. I drove the car for about a week or two, ran great. Brought it to my buddies house who also has a hatch. I timed it took her for a spin. Got back, DIED!!! Come over the next morning, fired right up. Get her home, i go out again, and it died on the way home. Got towed home, fired right up again this morning!!! I just went to go in the car to pick up my woman, and now it won't start again!!! I am soooo clueless.

Hanmin

go back to the basics, spark, fuel, compression, and power. and recheck your vtec controller wiring, iunno how it's wired, but if it caused your first break down, this could be the reason why it's not starting again.

studioface

i had a friend who had to same problem only thing when driving the problem cause the car to shut down but it would start right back up again and you know what we got to find out the v-tec controller had dry solder after resoldering the joints up to this day he is driving the car not having that problem again.so my money is on that controller trust me give it a thorough check meaning unscrew it and check the components and have a solder iron in case.

studioface

wats up did you find out wats up with the car?

chazfehn

Yeah, so my car works "sparatically" I don't know what it could be, has anyone had any issues with wiring harnaces' going bad????????? DANM i need a

studioface

RECHECK THE CONNECTIONS FOR THE VTEC CONTROLLER A CONNECTION IS NOT MAKING PROPER CONTACT