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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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I unplugged the injector clips and moved the wiring around and unhooked a couple hoses on the manifold, but i plugged everything back in but my car won't start now. I have a 2000 Civic SI. It cranks and I can smell fuel?
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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I am just saying, you should turn key for exact amount usage time. Just a suggest?! Or perhaps make ECU to reset?!
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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Are you getting spark? Double check everything again.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Does the CEL stay ON?
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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What you mean turn the key? and how do I check for spark? I let the battery sit for 5 minutes so that should of reset the ecu? I still couldn't get it to start. The check engine light has been on for a 02 sensor even when it started, but if it did stay on could that be something else?
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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You may have thrown a new CEL trouble code. Check by retrieving codes from the ECU.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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Method for checking spark:

Uncouple a plug from its plug wire and then insert a spare plug into the end.

Ground the threads of the spare plug onto a convenient metallic engine part like the valve cover.

Have a buddy crank the engine. You should see a bright spark at the tip of the plug. Repeat for all four plugs.

If you have no spark at any plugs, check whether the distributor is getting battery power when the ignition key is turned to ON. If so, you likely have a bad coil or igniter in the distributor.

If the distributor is not receiving power, check for blown fuses.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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Alright thanks will check later today.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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It was a blown ignition fuse. Thanks Ron and everyone else.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Nice inexpensive fix.
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