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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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90 CRX HF engine rotates but will not start or try to start any suggestions????
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Default Re: engine rotates but will not start

check your ecu
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Has the engine run in the car before? Did it die while you were driving it? Has it had any similar problems before? Are you getting spark and/or fuel?
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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does it turn over faster than usual?if so check ur timing belt...check the wires running to the distributor....o and try to push start it see if it works if it starts and runs for a while it will eliminate fuel and spark.....
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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check the basics;
air
fuel
spark

post back what you find.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Default Re: engine rotates but will not start

Distributor rotor, cap, or coil, or blown ign fuse (15amp)
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cftb16600
90 CRX HF engine rotates but will not start or try to start any suggestions????
check cam gear it might be loose happen to me tight it and fix your timing if that doesnt work try what the other guys saying here.. ^^
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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so have u tried anyof these things??
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 04:38 AM
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the magic eight ball says its your head gasket. LOL
you really, did not give enough information to have some one help you.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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I dont think this guy wants his car to work hahahhahaha
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