I have an 88 Civic dx hatch (still with dpfi) that won't start. I haven't tried to start it in months so I bought a new battery for it to start it. It turns over with no problem. When I turn the key I cannot hear the fuel pump prime. I checked all the fuses under the dash, and even replaced the main relay. I pulled the plug on the pump & still no power with the test light. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Jason

 

if your getting no fuel to the fuel rail check your filter might be clogged if it aint that than its probably your fuel pump.

 

There's no power to the fuel pump? Could be a main relay. Did you replace with a KNOWN working one, or just bought a used one? Check to see if the relay is good with a voltmeter. You have to check ohms I think, not sure though.

 

I replaced the main relay with a new main relay (cost me $85.00) Could something have happened with the carsitting for a few months? It would start b4 but now just turns over. Should I check the ground? Maybe trace the wires & see? Is the fuse for the pump under the dash or the engine bay? Thanks.