89 civic dx :
alright when i turn the key to the run position the main relay starts
clicking like crazy . the engine cranks but does not fire. i have spark
and fuel just no start. no blown fuses, all connections ok, except
broken wire to 02sensor on exhaust manifold. what would cause something like this? any suggestions are helpful

 

this happened to me when my ignitor went inside my distributor
do some searches for ignitor problems and see if that sounds like your problem.

 

this jsut happened to me and the car wouldnt even crank. it took me a month to figure out too, it was my ground to the starter. it jsut had a lil crack in it. check all ur grounds.

 

i'll check those , thanks.
anymore suggestions?

 

i want a semi-auto shotie

 

Its a loose ground.

 

loose ground , check all your grounds in the engine bay , tranny, thermostat etc..

 

Ignition Starter Switch. When this goes out you can crank the motor over and it will start for approximately 1/2 a second. It can also screw with the main relay if there is a short in ignition wires or ignition switch itself. My guess would be either a ground or ignition switch. $78 plus tax at Checker Auto parts or your local parts store.

 

it did start a couple times for 1/2 second

 

check the basics, maybe a dis. cap and rotor? This happened to me yesterday. It definitly sounds like an ignition problem.

 

it was the ground on the thermostat
thanks guys!