ok, first off, i searched, but everything i found pointed to trouble shooting fuel/spark/compression issues, and i don't believe that's where my problem lies.

WHAT HAPPENED: I have not been having any trouble starting the car. Never any issues with the starter not wanting to engage or anything. I stop to get gas, and just get a relay click.

WHAT I'VE DONE:
-Push started the car. No hesitation starting from a roll.
-Tested the battery. Reading close to 13V with the car off, no voltage drop when the ignition is turned to "start".
-Tested the signal to the starter solenoid. No voltage change when key is turned to "start"

When I turn the key to "on", I can hear the fuel pump prime, so it is not an issue with the main relay (PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong here). I don't currently have the shop manual but I'm waiting for it to finish downloading.

Are there any other relays in the starting circuit I should check, and where are they located? I found a small rectangular (3/4" x 3/4" x 1 1/2") relay behind the center bracing column under the dash (where the stereo is) that i can hear click when I turn the key, I'm gonna try and get a replacement this afternoon and see if that fixes the problem, but being here in Houston, I don't know if any of the parts stores are opening back up yet.

 

did you check the lil rubber peice on the clutch pedal try that my friend if it fell out car won't start, the car thinks the clutch is not pushed in.

 

i had not tried that. i didn't remember the crx having a clutch switch, but come to think of it i did see one of those little rubber pusher things in the floor board, and i know the one for the brake pedal fell out and had to be replaced a couple of months ago.

i'll check that first thing when i get home. if it's that simple i think i may just kick myself...

 

Does the car crank over fine when you are having trouble starting it?

 

When you turn ur key what lights show up. I have had the same problem, Although i didnt here my fuel pump prime, i decided to replace it, still wouldnt work. then i replaced the main relay and vuala.

 

well was that the problem??...don't kick yourself happens to the best of us.

 

that stupid little rubber thing on the clutch pedal broke ad came out. just put a short machine screw/nut in the pedal, and no problems anymore.

thanks for that suggestion, i wouldn't have thought to look for that otherwise...

 

no problem man gald I could help.