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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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My fathers 89 civic will start but it takes forever. It turns over like there's no fire but then starts to hit. Eventually it will start. Runs ok but if I turn it off it won't start again for a while if even till the next day. Gots fuel, spark, good battery, plug wires not arcing. I'm lost here. any and all help is desparately needed and appreciated.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Default Re: 89 civic very hard starter

Either need a new starter or main relay.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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The starter is fine. turns over like a champ. Its just hard to get started.

I really need this thing fixed. He's using my van that I work out of so I need my van back!

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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I hope everyone is home from work now. lol
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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I lurked on this forum for a little bit and thought it was helpful but I guess I was wrong. Its a real shame. Thanks for nothing!
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