Acura Integra All Integra Except ITR

just got new main relay but still car won't start.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 04:04 PM
  #1  
xkrntamax's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 533
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC, USA
Default just got new main relay but still car won't start.

I bought main relay from one of the member from Honda-Tech.

I thought it was gonna be same size of mine, but it looks much bigger then the mine.

could anyone tell me, what is worng with my car?

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1922845
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 04:38 PM
  #2  
Bignel00's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
From: Boston, MA
Default Re: just got new main relay but still car won't start. (xkrntamax)

check if your getting fuel and spark. check the distributor coil i wuz at a gas station and mines went .
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 04:42 PM
  #3  
xkrntamax's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 533
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC, USA
Default Re: just got new main relay but still car won't start. (Bignel00)

is the distributor and distributor coil is different?

because, I put new distributor 5month ago.
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 05:31 PM
  #4  
Sam92Teg's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,568
Likes: 0
From: Titusville, FL, US
Default Re: just got new main relay but still car won't start. (xkrntamax)

The ignition coil is inside the distributor as well as the ignitor/ignition module. Both of these electronic parts will fail over time.

Did you buy a new or used distributor? Did you swap over parts from one distributor to the other? If you bought a new distributor, and you didn't swap any parts over, and the car runs, then it is pretty safe to assume that it came with a new coil and ignitor.
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 05:46 PM
  #5  
schardbody's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,338
Likes: 2
From: Ladson, sc, US
Default

i would highly recommend an automotive shop at this point. it is VERY clear you have no automotive experience, and a no start condition is a pain to troubleshoot when you dont know what a distributor is.
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 06:16 PM
  #6  
99Geeezer's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 349
Likes: 0
From: Westminster, ca, usa
Default Re: just got new main relay but still car won't start. (xkrntamax)

Does it crank over? Check the fuel injection fuse then check for spark.
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 07:15 PM
  #7  
xkrntamax's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 533
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC, USA
Default Re: just got new main relay but still car won't start. (Sam92Teg)

It was new distributor.

mechanic told me, either computer(ECU??) or Main Relay.

also mechanic checked, there is no problem with the fuel injection.

And New fuel pump, new spark plug.

... I am very tired of this....

Could anyone... help me please...

p.s Should I just go to Acura dealar to get diagonostic? for$80?,,,,

What would you do...

I really dont want to spend big money on this car...
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 02:31 AM
  #8  
xkrntamax's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 533
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC, USA
Default Re: just got new main relay but still car won't start. (xkrntamax)

anyone help?
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:14 AM
  #9  
Sam92Teg's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,568
Likes: 0
From: Titusville, FL, US
Default Re: just got new main relay but still car won't start. (xkrntamax)

Your car needs 3 things to run; spark, fuel, and compression. Diagnosing the cause of problems is the real sign of a competent mechanic. You want to only replace the failed item. But some mechanics just want to sell you many items and charge for more and more labor. There are ways to test components and systems to narrow down the cause of the problem to a single part, or maybe two.

If you weren't getting spark, then there is no reason to swap the fuel pump and relay, and if you weren't getting fuel, there is no reason to swap to a new distributor. Sounds like he is on a fishing expedition with your footing the bill and paying for his next vacation. Ask for all of your old parts back, maybe you can use as spares or sell for alittle money back--esp. your distributor.

The Honda dealer or a mechanic familiar with Hondas, should be able to narrow down the cause of your problem with their experience working on similar models. Your situation is exactly why I bought a Helm's manual and it has saved me thousands of dollars over the years, literally. Good luck to you, and I mean that because I feel your pain.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DRAGANDB1
Acura Integra
1
Aug 9, 2018 06:19 PM
RSX2SIcivic
Acura Integra
1
Oct 27, 2008 11:08 PM
IlsCrx
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
1
Mar 28, 2006 11:17 PM
SI_niki
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
2
Jun 15, 2004 07:54 AM
psicrxsi
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
5
Sep 28, 2003 10:36 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:02 AM.