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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Ok so car was running fine and i parked it for a week or so. I go into start it and it just turns over, wont start. Everything seems to be grounded correctly, spark plugs are in the right order. However my main relay has been dangling undernearth the steering column because i never bolted it back to where belongs on the inside frame of the car......Could it be the relay?? what else should i look at?
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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I hear the main relay clicking when i turn the key...but i've heard that doesnt always means its working, it could be partily fried., car has gas, tried some dry gas, CAr is not throwing any CEL's.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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try checking for spark
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Check for unplugged connecters, Did you see if it was firing? A thurough visual inspection would be the best thing to do. check for vacuum lines unplugged/leaks. Swap out a good known Main relay or take it aparts and check the solder points. Good luck
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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How do i check for sparK?
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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pull out the spark plug wires and put a spark plug in it and see if it sparks.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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I would check the fuses in the engine bay. I had the same problem and the fuse for the ecu was blown. Cheack that out.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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maybe your ignition coil has gone bad....check that.....or when checking for spark...as the engine is turning pull out the plug and the distributor cap......and that i think should be a best way to check....can you hear the fuel pump kick in? try turning the key and you should be able to hear in complete silence the fuel pump kick in ......but maybe it could be your relay....
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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thanks guys..... i'm gona look at it tomorrow, check the fuses in the engine bay....possibly try to get ahold of a main relay to check it. Recently swapped a new distrubutor to get rid of a code 15...... but dizzy was from junkyard from a crx with high miles....that could also be it....maybe coil....thanx should have it runnin in no time, i'll post up tomorrow if i still havin problems
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