Dan Richardson

I've spent the past 3-4 days trying to figure out what's wrong with my 02 accord and I've already wasted some money so I'm hoping someone here can tell me something more definite that way I can stop spending my money on "might be" solutions lol.
She's cranking but won't start, I've eliminated the fuel pump and ignition coils and spark plugs as possible problems. I replaced the starter recently and the battery is charged ( the alternator was replaced a year ago as well).
I've heard about crankshaft and camshaft position sensors, but both are pretty difficult to get to in my vehicle ( plus I don't know how to test and see if it's broken without replacement). I also checked for any blown fuses (there were none). I'm really trying to avoid taking her to a shop because I'm pretty short on cash, any input you have would be very appreciated, thanks!

holmesnmanny

check that the timing belt isn't broken, check for spark, check for fuel, scan for codes

Dan Richardson

The timing belt isn't broken, and I can hear the fuel pump working,I actually tried using starting fluid as well to start it just in case(didn't work) also it's not throwing any codes, pretty much it has to be spark but I just don't know where it's not sparking.

vendorbuy

Watched this recently and seemed informative; maybe it'll help you w/ spark diagnosis:

holmesnmanny

check mechanical timing, is the immobilizer light blinking ? using a spark tester, test for spark

Dan Richardson

That was pretty informative, I've tried almost everything he said minus the distributor, my car has individual coils for each cylinder I believe. I don't know what the equivalent to an igniter would be for my engine but that sounds worth trying.

Dan Richardson

The immobilizer light is not blinking,there's also no check engine light either, once I turn the key everything looks normal.

lothian

I recommend you take a closer look at the fuel delivery system, and in the process, eliminate it as a culprit. Here's one method that eliminates a handful of fuel system suspects:

1. Locate the return fuel hose connection at the firewall in the engine compartment. Identify this hose by first locating the fuel pressure regulator, then follow the larger of the two hoses that connect to it to its connection the firewall.
2. Disconnect the fuel hose and hold a container to catch fuel
3. Ask an assistant to turn the ignition to Accessory ONLY. At that moment, the fuel pump relay clicks on--expect fuel to come out of the hose with some force. After two seconds, the relay will click "open" and the fuel pump will stop.
4. When fuel appears from the hose, secure the fuel hose onto the rigid fuel line and with the hose clamp.

Fuel in the container confirms a bunch of individual fuel system components are working, AND that fuel is getting to your engine.

lothian

The engine will not crank if the timing belt is broken.

Dan Richardson

Turns out the solution was easier than I thought. Even though the battery was "working" and the headlights didn't dim everything powered up etc... the starter was drawing too much power from the battery. Took it to Autozone and had it charged, car immediately starts up. Anyway, maybe I'm just an idiot but I hope this helps someone else who encounters this problem, saved me a lot of time and money.
*EDIT* - My battery cables were also super corroded and my battery had a dead cell.

holmesnmanny

what makes you think the engine won't crank if the timing belt is broken ?

OP, have you checked mechanical timing ?