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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Icon6 96 civic wont start

ok, today my car wouldn't start after i let it sit all day, i checked the main relay, fuses in engine compartment and inside of car, next i checked to see if i get spark to the distributor and no spark, which wire do i test on the plug that goes to the distributor to check if its getting power?
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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have you check you grounds?
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Check the Blk/Yel wire attached to the coil inside the distributor. You should neasure battery voltage with the key in ON(II).

Does the fuel pump prime for 2 seconds when the key is turned to ON(II)?

Any CEL codes?
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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listen for fuel pump priming. its prolly quite simple your overlooking. does it turnover? does it run for a split sec and die? details...
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RonJ@HT
Check the Blk/Yel wire attached to the coil inside the distributor. You should neasure battery voltage with the key in ON(II).

Does the fuel pump prime for 2 seconds when the key is turned to ON(II)?

Any CEL codes?
x2

Does the car even have power? Its possible its a weak or dieing battery, this happened to my car yesterday.
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