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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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hi guys, i was driving my del sol in the highway and it just completely died and now it won't start? distributor is still good, fuel pump is fine and just replaced spark/wires last month.. i dont what could be the problem? need some help thanks
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Any CELs? Getting spark? Won't start as in it cranks but won't turn over? Clicks as if it were a dead batter? More details please.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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You say distributor is "still good" as in "I tested the coil" and its tested to specs and I checked that I have 12v at the wire that feeds the ignitor when the key is on (II) and 12v is there?
"fuel pump is fine" does that mean that you are getting fuel to the injectors and you checked by disconnecting fuel line or spark plugs are wet with fuel or I removed fuel rail and injectors and they are spraying?
I would then check my timing belt for a break or to make sure the timing is still on and have not skipped a tooth or more.
Also I am assuming that your car cranks.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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Need more info on what happened when car died. Were you in gear ? Did the slowly die? any sound? any problems before car died?
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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no it doesnt crank .. i tested the 2 working distributor and it does the same thing.. yes tested fuel pump by taking the banjo bolt on fuel fillter and it shots.. it was in gear and its just completely died n no sound..
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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I have the same problem with my 92 lx. it just died fuel pump good main relay good ecu good, but cel stays on and fuel pump wont prime unless i jump it at mr
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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any blown fuses?? done anything involving wiring lately?? stereo?? engine harness??
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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help
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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yes the 15 amp ecu fuse blew and yes i put in a stereo that was a pretty tight fit
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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^^^damn dude dont thread jack like that. If you need help start your own thread
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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if there si any help out there i would greatly appreciate it
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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sorry im new and dont know how yet
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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search^^^^^^
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:13 AM
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Default Re: del sol died and now won't start

MA4MA:
If an engine won't crank, there are only a couple of reasons that would happen.

First: The started is not turning the engine for about a dozen possible reasons.
Second: The engine has seized and cannot be turned.

You can easily eliminate the second possibility by putting the car in neutral (handbrake!)getting a 17mm socket wrench, putting it on the harmonic balancer (behind the left front wheel), and turning the engine by hand. You should be able to crank the engine with a minor abount of force that varies depending on where it is in the cycle. If you think there is too much resistance, remove all four spark plugs and repeat. The engine's resistance should be much less, and much more regular. If this checks out, your problem is that the starter is not turning the engine.

Please do this test and report back what you found.

RONBAYLESS1: Please go to the appropriate forum and click the "New Topic" button near the top so that we can help you.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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Sonia: yea ill do the test n i will let you know the results.. thanks.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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check your ground from thermostat to body, when did you last do your timing belt, open your oil cap and have someone try to start your car, look to see if your cam/s are spinning. if not timing belt broke.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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Lol, was there oil in the motor?
sounds like something really seized up that crank pretty good.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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CIVICSMOKE: yea, i checked and the cam/s are not spinning. thanks a lot.

JDMxTai: yup 1st thing i did.

thanks guys.
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