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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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I have a 96 Honda Civic EX

For some reason when I go to start my car it will not start. So I went back to the fuel pump turned on the key let it prime then unplugged it and my car started right up? While it was running i tried to plug the fuel pump back in and it shut off. It will NOT start with the fuel pump plugged in. Any ideas?
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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That doesn't sound right at all. So when you REMOVE the power to the fuel pump, the car still runs?? If so, you've got an electrical issue going on and the pump is still getting power. It's impossible for the car to run without the pump pumping fuel to the engine.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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I know it sounds impossible but I gotta let the fuel run into the engine then unplug it I cant drive it or anything its just running off that bit of fuel that went in. Any clue where to even start...?
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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Is there is kill switch like if it was wrecked it cuts it when fuel pump turns on?
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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someone?
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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thats the job of the main relay...check it under your dash...also look in the faq
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Its not that ether could it be ecu?
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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I use to have the same problem...
after I checked all of the wires running from the main relay and fuel pump, I found that the ignition switch was bad.
....check the ignition switch
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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I would try to turn the car on then try to listen to the fuel pump buzz.... if u hear it then it's not the main rely or fuel pump. it could be something electrical.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Ill check out ignition switch but it buzz the fuel pump is fine
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Could ecu of went bad or something checked wiring it all fine to..
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