Hi everyone,

I have a 1999 1.6VTI (B16A2) Civic.


After sliding down a verge (no damage, but steep verge); she won't start. The engine turns but won't catch.


I first suspected ignition, but all checked and is ok.

So fuel is the only other logical choice. Is there some kind of safety feature that cuts the fuel after a 'crash'? Any other ideas?


Thanks

 

Did the air bags deploy? I'm assuming no. Do you mean that the engine start to go but dies before it actually turns over and fires up, or that it primes and just tries to start like a person with a dead battery.. Check your grounds, wiring to starter, battery, alternator..

 

No airbags deployed.

It just turns over. Like if you have a new battery, but no spark plugs.

Checked the electrics (when I check the ignition components). Hence why I think some kind of fuel-cut issue.

 

did you check the battery and make sure none of the wires fell off while you were sliding? try jumping it and see if it starts.

 

maybe you caught a fuel line and broke it open or something and its not gettin enough fuel to the motor

 

timing is off

 

Timing off? How would that have happened?

Tried a jump start, no luck, so definately not battery related.

There are no leaks, so I would assume that is ok. ?

 

*Bump*

 

stranger things have happen to me.. including timing jumping. after starting my daily driver and letting it idol, turn it off and turn it the key and it would just crank...didnt even move my car!!