B20 CRX wont star after first start up. help plz

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 06:22 PM
  #1  
B16A CRX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
From: The HOOD Hialeah, fl, usa
Default B20 CRX wont star after first start up. help plz

After i finished hooking evrything up and finished the swap i cranked the motor and it started after shooting a ball of flame through the intake. probably from the octane booster it had on an empty tank. After filling the tank the motor started again but sounded like it was running on 3 cylinders. i pull out a spark plug wire to put the correct firing order and the car shut off. after properly setting the firing order the motor will not start and there is no spark. changed the distributor and now i have spark but very poor. BTW its a obd2 gsr distibutor with a obd p75 on obd0 injectors. i need help asap. thanks in advance. the car wont start now. grounds are in place.
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:56 PM
  #2  
MoreBoost!'s Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
From: Destin, FL, USA
Default Re: B20 CRX wont star after first start up. help plz (B16A CRX)

i hope u didnt try to pull the wires while the engine was running, sounds like u blown your ignition coil and ignitor or even worst your ecu. i would change coil first n see what happens
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:08 AM
  #3  
B16A CRX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
From: The HOOD Hialeah, fl, usa
Default Re: B20 CRX wont star after first start up. help plz (MoreBoost!)

i changed the distributor and got my spark back. the spark plugs are drowned in gas. My father told me to disconnect the main relay and crank the motor for a couple seconds so that all the gas can be burned or something like that. sometimes the motor is about to start but it just dies and keeps turning over but no start.
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:18 AM
  #4  
godruler's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: greenwood lake, ny, usa
Default Re: B20 CRX wont star after first start up. help plz (B16A CRX)

check your ground on your thermostat housing, when ever you have a spark problem on a honda always check that first.
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:09 AM
  #5  
B16A CRX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
From: The HOOD Hialeah, fl, usa
Default Re: B20 CRX wont star after first start up. help plz (B16A CRX)

how do i check if my ignition coil is burned
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:18 AM
  #6  
ludesrv's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 4,038
Likes: 3
From: Kitchener, On, Canada
Default

Are you running obd0 injectors on an obd1 ecu?
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:14 PM
  #7  
B16A CRX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
From: The HOOD Hialeah, fl, usa
Default

yup. it cranked up and the car was running until i pulled that distributor plug. i dont know y the injectors would be a problem
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:17 PM
  #8  
Hondacivic91dx's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Default

sounds like a timing issue to me.if it is popping and shooting flameballs from the intake..
Reply
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:49 PM
  #9  
dandizel's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Damascus, OR
Default Re: (Hondacivic91dx)

Are you running the resistor box with those injectors?
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 09:25 AM
  #10  
B16A CRX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
From: The HOOD Hialeah, fl, usa
Default

yes im still using the resistor box. And there is no more flame ***** it was just before it started the first time. i know the firing order is correct 100 %. the motor turns and its right about to start but it dies. it kills my battery after a while of trying to start it. I tried push starting it but it wont start either.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JAYDmManny1331
Tech / Misc
22
Nov 22, 2009 09:33 PM
purplexs650d
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
4
Oct 17, 2006 12:31 PM
itsm3paul
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
1
May 10, 2004 12:49 PM
SOUTHCREX
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
6
Jun 18, 2002 08:16 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:05 AM.