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Old 03-28-2013, 04:14 PM
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stock 99 civic lx
changed thermostat now it wont start
have spark, fuel and the ground to the thermostat is on good.
will turnover but wont crank, dont see anything disconnected and all fuses look good, can hear the fuel pump prime. any thoughts or suggestions?
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did you fill you'r rad back up(not that that should cause it not to start). any coolant leaks
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radiator is filled, no leaks
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What do you mean the ground is "good"?
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not loose
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How about checking to make sure there's good metal to metal contact. "Not loose" aint cutting it.
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ok sorry there is good metal to metal contact
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Then you did something else. That or what you think is goo contact is actually not. I've changed a thermostat or two and have never had a car not start.
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