88 crx hf help plz

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 08:33 PM
  #1  
crxricer66's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 762
Likes: 0
From: ME, us
Default 88 crx hf help plz

the engine check light is supposed to come on when u turn the key on if im correct. this one doesnt, and the fuel pump does not kick on so there is no fuel pressure. the car just died when driving it. is it a fuse maybe?? the main relay still has the three clicks too. i dont think the fuel pump just died because wouldnt it have spit and sputtered?? any info will help.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2007 | 09:59 AM
  #2  
smokey2.0's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,183
Likes: 0
From: PSL, florida, us
Default Re: 88 crx hf help plz (crxricer66)

check your fuses, there is one for the fuel pump on the right side of the engine compartment. also a bad ecu, give you a non running pump!
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2007 | 10:51 AM
  #3  
Targa250R's Avatar
be professional
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 14,842
Likes: 13
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default Re: 88 crx hf help plz (crxricer66)

Check the indicator light on the ECU. What is the light doing when you turn the key to position "II" (ignition on)? Is it on solid? Not on at all?
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:20 AM
  #4  
crxricer66's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 762
Likes: 0
From: ME, us
Default Re: 88 crx hf help plz (Targa250R)

the ecu light turns on for about a milisecond. also where is the fuel pump fuse on the right side of the compartment? thx guys
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:24 AM
  #5  
89efDUSTY's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 11,234
Likes: 0
From: La Mirada CA 90638
Default Re: 88 crx hf help plz (crxricer66)

if one blink i believe it is oxygen content that is the problem...if the light doesnt turn on maybe the person who had it before you somehow made it that the light doesnt turn on..."taking out the bulb" some shady people do this and some people dont even look...
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:44 AM
  #6  
crxricer66's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 762
Likes: 0
From: ME, us
Default Re: 88 crx hf help plz (89efDUSTY)

well it jus turns on real quick with one blink. would this make the fuel pump not run tho. thx
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 11:29 AM
  #7  
N1ghtM0nkey's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
From: PCB, FL
Default Re: 88 crx hf help plz (crxricer66)

One blink means the ECU is good. A solid light on the ECU means the ECU is fried.

Check all your fuses first, then check the fuel pump. I know it sounds stupid but check all of your plugs (i.e. injector plugs, etc) to make sure they're still connected. You should be able to turn the key and hear the pump, it won't always click on but sometimes it will. Usually on the first turn of the day it will.
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:05 PM
  #8  
crxricer66's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 762
Likes: 0
From: ME, us
Default Re: 88 crx hf help plz (N1ghtM0nkey)

ive checked all fuses and the pump never turns on. i just wanted to find if there was sumthin easy be4 i go and drop the tank and find its 4 no reason. i was thinking of finding the wire that runs bak to the tank and hook it up to a toggle switch right to the battery. if that works then its sumthin in the system messed up. is there a fuse sumwere in the engine compartment that is for the fuel pump? sum1 sed there was. thx a lot
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:24 PM
  #9  
Targa250R's Avatar
be professional
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 14,842
Likes: 13
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default Re: 88 crx hf help plz (crxricer66)

A better idea - before you go cutting and splicing and hacking up your wiring - is to check for 12v power at the fuel pump connector when the key is turned on.

Start narrowing down the cause, rather than doing random drastic things.
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:58 PM
  #10  
ryan89crx's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
From: REAL HomeMadeTurbo
Default

can you hear your fuel pump prime?

main relay bad?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
spencerxfr3sh
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
2
Feb 11, 2009 11:49 AM
mihaelrosas
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
4
May 28, 2007 06:20 PM
EfSedanLove
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
17
Jan 22, 2007 07:15 PM
crxricer66
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
6
Dec 30, 2006 03:32 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:19 PM.