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Car cranks and sounds like it wants to start, but doesn't. help!

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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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Default Car cranks and sounds like it wants to start, but doesn't. help!

Now i've searched on this one and ppl have said to check the fuses, main relay, etc. Well i've done all that, changed the d. cap, rotor button, plugs, and plug wires, and still no deal.

Anybody have any other idea what to check as this is my daily driver. Fuel pump kicks on as well. I need some ideas guys, its getting irritating. Thanks!

Btw, car is a 96 hatch with a 96 GSR swap.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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do you get spark at all??

is your timing good? i had a problem starting went thru bs only to find out my timing was off.....jumped a few teeth on the belt.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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are all your plugs on your wiring harness plugged in?
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Default Re: Car cranks and sounds like it wants to start, but doesn't. help! (sleeperrex)

i agree with sleeper i had same problem turned out i skipped 2 teeth on the cam check your timing
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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ok i'll check the timing. and yes all plugs are plugged in on the harness everywhere.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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check the ignition coil and and all too. seems fine.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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Was this a recent swap...and you haven't been able to get it started since then?

Or has it actually started and been run some...and is now just not wanting to start?

Got all your grounds hooked up? You never answered sleeperrex though - do you get a spark at all?
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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ran awesome for a few months then did this overnight. i'm checking for spark tonight when my roommate gets home to help. thanks
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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are you sure it isn't a short somewhere?
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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ok its getting spark and fuel. where would i even begin looking for a short?

it cranks and makes a sound like its ALMOST about to start then just starts cranking again. wtf
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Phink &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok its getting spark and fuel. where would i even begin looking for a short?

it cranks and makes a sound like its ALMOST about to start then just starts cranking again. wtf</TD></TR></TABLE>

ok scratch that, NO spark.

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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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SWAP OUT DISTIBUTOR.THE IGNITOR MAY BE SHOT.STOCK IGNITORS DONT TAKE BEATINGS VERY WELL.FIRST THING I DO TO ANY HONDA I GET IS AN MSD CAP AND EXTERNAL COIL.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 09:09 AM
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ok no spark change your ignition coil its like 90 bucks from autozone.

but im 95% sure thats it. if not take it back. but im 95% sure.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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awesome, thanks so much, i'll do that as soon as i can get a ride there, lol
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