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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Default 90 CRX HF 1st gen b16a

I've been trying to figure this out but to no avail. My battery is good. Starter is good. I turn the key and I can hear the fuel pump priming but when I turn to start no click or anything from the starter. I already replaced the plactic on the clutch pedal. Could it be the starter relay? If so where is it located? And where could I buy one?
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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check your grounds if your not getting anything its probably the grounds. a little more info also did you just do the swap and put the engine in the car? have you check all grounds, all fuses?
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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Grounds seem fine. I had it swapped for about 7 months now and this has barely started.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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check your ignition since its cold i have seen them act up if u can get a used known good one cheap or borrow think its around 60 new you can try it
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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Checked starter at two different places, good
Checked main relay and ignition relay good
Battery good
Bypassed clutch safety switch
All grouds are good.
Did I miss something?
I turn my key and all my lights come on but when I turn to start no click no sounds from the starter whatsoever.. my fuel pump primes. I can push start the car but that's getting old quick. Any ideas?
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Default Re: 90 CRX HF 1st gen b16a

there is a female ground that goes right onto the starter if that is not hooked up it wont even turn over.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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Its plugged in. Idk what I'm missing here'?
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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id say bad starter. If you have power to the starter and there is nothing probably a dead one. good luck
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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unplug small push on wire at starter, hook test light to it and turn ignition switch. does the test light light up? if not bad ignition switch or brake in the wire from switch to starter
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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Starter tested fine. Ill try that walkman thankd
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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turn your ign. on , take a jumper cable from the pos. battery and hold it on the starter pos. for 2-3 seconds if starter does engage your problem is between the starter and the ignition. if doesn't engage then bad starter
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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check your ground cable that goes from negative on battery to the top of the trans. ive had that issue before. the bracket wasnt getting a good connection. orr the ground cable could be broken
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Uneek that's how im starting my car at the moment but I cant find it. That ground seems fine hatch
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Check if the ignition cylinder is sending voltage to the starter solenoid, the small wire going to the starter. When the key is held in "Crank" position, you should see voltage at this wire, which operates the starter solenoid. If you do not see voltage at the starter, test the wires on the ignition harness (Black/White) and test for 12V + output when key is held in starter position.

How to check starter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIlwKOXmTFU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNiYZUfN3oA
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Default Re: 90 CRX HF 1st gen b16a

Thanks gringo.
I can jump the starter from the battery to the starter solenoid directly. Tim not getting any voltahat's how I'm starting it at the moment. I'm not getting any power on the cable to the starter solenoid I'll check those black and white wires first thing in the morning
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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Default Re: 90 CRX HF 1st gen b16a

Thanks gringo.
I can jump the starter from the battery to the starter solenoid directly. Tim not getting any voltahat's how I'm starting it at the moment. I'm not getting any power on the cable to the starter solenoid I'll check those black and white wires first thing in the morning
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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i know u problably already checked but fuses one more time with a test light. just to be sure, ya know. but if you no volts, at solenoid u need ignition switch
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Didn't update this.. It turned out to be my starter relay. Which I thought was weird lol
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Default Re: 90 CRX HF 1st gen b16a

Where is the starter relay? The one on the fuse box? I haven't checked mine, but my Crx does the same intermittently.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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Default Re: 90 CRX HF 1st gen b16a

Next to the main relay. Behind the hood release.
Edit:Well atleast on my '90 thats where its located
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Default Re: 90 CRX HF 1st gen b16a

I have a 90 Crx, so it should be the same. Thanks I'll have to check mine out
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