fuel pump transplant
11-04-2003, 09:15 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Mocksville, NC, USA
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
fuel pump problem/translplant
my 88 civic lx wont start because the fuel pump isnt working. my question is this....
if it is the fuel pump that needs replacement: will an 88 crx si pump work ok?
and if the fuel pump isnt bad....what would cause it not to work? i dont think that the fuel pump has a fuse under the dash does it?
if it is the fuel pump that needs replacement: will an 88 crx si pump work ok?
and if the fuel pump isnt bad....what would cause it not to work? i dont think that the fuel pump has a fuse under the dash does it?
11-05-2003, 03:31 AM
#3
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: MA
Posts: 6,228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: fuel pump problem/translplant (Mista Bone)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mista Bone »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">main relay, under the dash</TD></TR></TABLE>
Definitely check this first as it could be the cause of the problem you are having. Plus, its a much less work than replacing the fuel pump.
Definitely check this first as it could be the cause of the problem you are having. Plus, its a much less work than replacing the fuel pump.
11-05-2003, 07:04 AM
#4
Re: fuel pump problem/translplant (b16acrxer)
There is a fuse that controlls the pump also. It is something that mentions nothing about the pump... like ECU or Clock or something totally unrelated that just happens to be not in my head right now. Check every fuse. I ran in to this...
I'm driving. Car just dies. I look at fuse block, everything fuel related looks good. Test power at pump, None. Check all fuses without removing them. All look good. Check everything again, no power. Pull each fuse out one at a time, and the mysterious unrelated one is popped just slightly at the edge. Replace. Fire up the car, its been fine since then. This was the day after I put my walbro in, so I knew mine probably wasn't the main relay.
Good luck.
If it is a consistant fuel pump not ever working problem, I'm putting my money on the fuse, not the main relay. If it is occasional then it is probably the relay. Main relays usually wimper to death, not just die at once.
I'm driving. Car just dies. I look at fuse block, everything fuel related looks good. Test power at pump, None. Check all fuses without removing them. All look good. Check everything again, no power. Pull each fuse out one at a time, and the mysterious unrelated one is popped just slightly at the edge. Replace. Fire up the car, its been fine since then. This was the day after I put my walbro in, so I knew mine probably wasn't the main relay.
Good luck.
If it is a consistant fuel pump not ever working problem, I'm putting my money on the fuse, not the main relay. If it is occasional then it is probably the relay. Main relays usually wimper to death, not just die at once.
11-05-2003, 09:38 AM
#5
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Mocksville, NC, USA
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: fuel pump problem/translplant (therealciviczc)
cool. so the fuel pump fuse isnt labeled well. that is helpful info and i really appreciate it. ill check all the fuses and get back to you guys. thanks.
11-05-2003, 10:05 PM
#6
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Lakeland, FL, U.S.
Posts: 922
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: fuel pump problem/translplant (b16acrxer)
9/10 times its the ground wire that's by the starter, people always forget that ground, and the fuel pump is grounded there...
I found this out the hard way on a buddies car.. We also thought it was the relay, but had another running CRX Si to swap replays with...
I found this out the hard way on a buddies car.. We also thought it was the relay, but had another running CRX Si to swap replays with...
Trending Topics
11-12-2003, 11:13 AM
#8
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Duncanville, TX, USA
Posts: 1,306
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: fuel pump problem/translplant (b16acrxer)
When you turn the key to accessory you should hear it click, if you dont hear it click the relays not working properly.
11-13-2003, 07:21 PM
#9
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 3,788
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: fuel pump problem/translplant (89dxhunchback)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 89dxhunchback »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">9/10 times its the ground wire that's by the starter, people always forget that ground, and the fuel pump is grounded there...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Could you be more specific as to the location please. Do you mean the ground on the thermostat housing?
Could you be more specific as to the location please. Do you mean the ground on the thermostat housing?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lgn1281
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
3
10-14-2005 08:26 AM