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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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I noticed that sometimes when I have the key for the fuel pump and reley to be on nothing lights up. It has also died on me while driving.

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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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possibly the ignition switch... but this could be impossible to diagnose over the internet because of all the possible things that could be wrong.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 994door &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">possibly the ignition switch... but this could be impossible to diagnose over the internet because of all the possible things that could be wrong.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I will check that, anyone else?
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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check engine light?
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DCSportEJ1Civic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check engine light?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah but it is on already because of the o2 sensor.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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my 95 had some weird problems like this that i never figured out. i unplugged my map sensor and it ran good. so i tried replacing the sensor and had the same problem. and the voltage from the sensor was perfect. the CEL said map sensor tho. i also had an idle surge that i never figured out. i tried all the common causes and still couldnt fix it.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by about:blank &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I noticed that sometimes when I have the key for the fuel pump and reley to be on nothing lights up. It has also died on me while driving.

Help me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's your main relay bro repalce it.. you can get them new on ebay
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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i havehad the same problem, especially with the idle surge and the engine shutting off. im stumped.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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i was baffled but my CEL map sensor code b/c there was nothing wrong with it.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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ok guys I think it is the ignition switch, it doesn't go into position number 2. and when it is in position number 3 and I let the key go it turns off. what can be the problem? can I fix it without replacing it?
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by about:blank &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok guys I think it is the ignition switch, it doesn't go into position number 2. and when it is in position number 3 and I let the key go it turns off. what can be the problem? can I fix it without replacing it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
what part of the ignition switch is messed up?
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by about:blank &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
what part of the ignition switch is messed up?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by about:blank &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
what part of the ignition switch is messed up?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Bad distributor?
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thatonekid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bad distributor?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I doubt it
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Check it out tho just to double check it can also be bad fuel relay or bad fuel pump
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