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No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Default No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

Any ideas?
1. fuel pump turns on.
2. fuel makes it to filter
3. fuel makes it to fuel rail
4. plug wires make spark
5. new spark plugs

No start.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Default Re: No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

do you have gas? ha jk
But seriously. We need more info. Any clicking noises? Whining/grinding? Sputtering of motor like shaking?
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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i have the same problem anyone got any ideas??
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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three thing you need

1-fuel pressure
2-spark
3-compression ***

assuming the engine is properly timed all three need to be checked
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Default Re: No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

does the engine crank or just click?
need more info bro
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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it cranks and cranks, i'm getting fuel and spark as far as the spark plug wires are concerned, i havent check the plugs yet (my ignition coil went out and i replaced it so my plugs have been sprayed with gas for a lil while by me trying to start it) uhh i'm low on gas so maybe i had muck in my tank and my injectors got clogged? i dunno how to tell. also how does a car fall out of correct timing?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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its probably flooded to hell and messed the plugs up. replace them and try again. 4 things u need for a running engine is,
1-Spark.
2-Fuel Presure
3-Timing
4-Compression




Good luck.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Default Re: No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

Check whether the timing belt slipped a tooth or two. This will be evident if the cam and crank are no longer perfectly synchronized at TDC1.

Is the spark bright white/bluish or weak orange in color at the plugs?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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tdc1?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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spark is blue, but at wires, haven't checked with the plugs. i guess same thing take plug and put one node on a ground and crank?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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try to do compression test see if you can hear air leaking from motor

did you build the motor or just had it built you could be losing compression through valves or even pistons

you could even have missed an important ground if you did a swap

more info
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Default Re: No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

Originally Posted by 97civic07gsxr
tdc1?
Sorry, TDC1 = top dead center for piston #1
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 97civic07gsxr
spark is blue, but at wires, haven't checked with the plugs. i guess same thing take plug and put one node on a ground and crank?
Yeah, spark sounds fine.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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injectors are getting around 9v. if i spray starter fluid in air intake nothing happens either so maybe flooding screwed my spark plugs? if that's the situation would changing one plug and leaving the rest make some sort of difference in the noise it makes?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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If the oil smells strongly of gasoline, drain the oil and refill with fresh. Otherwise, check the mechanical timing and, if fine, then check the compression.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Default Re: No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

are you throwing any CELs?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Default Re: No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

no, not throwing any CELs and i don't know how to do those tests
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Default Re: No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

ho to check for fuel pressure
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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just a guess but maybe bent valves lol
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Default Re: No start. Got spark, got fuel, got everything except a running car.

oh yeah, i'ma get a compression test this weekend
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