1991 Civic DX won't start after messing with fuses

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Icon2 1991 Civic DX won't start after messing with fuses

Hi,

I'm new to this forum but I've got an urgent problem on my hands, and I start a driving job in a couple days so I'm frantically trying to repair my car before then.

The car in question is a 1991 Civic DX. For reasons I don't need to get into, I opened up the fuse panel under the steering wheel and started pulling out and replacing fuses while the car was on, trying to disable the heating/cooling fan. I've now learned the hard way that this is extremely stupid (I'm a complete layman with anything automotive).

I pulled out fuse 16 (10 amp) and there was a spark, and my engine shut off. I replaced the fuse, but now when I try to turn on the car, it will turn over but it won't start. When I spray starter fluid into the engine it sounds like it's almost going to start but never does. The spark plugs do not spark, so I replaced the igniter but the situation is exactly the same.

I haven't been able to find any fuse diagram for my car, so I don't even know what fuse 16 does. I've swapped the fuse to no avail.

If anyone can help me out here, I'd be eternally grateful. I really need to get my car running ASAP.

Thanks so much for reading and for any advice!

-Jake
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Default Re: 1991 Civic DX won't start after messing with fuses

this is what the search button is for son,

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...highlight=fuse
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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Dude if you seen sparks most likely you fried something that is giving your engine spark (ignition switch, distributor or ecu).
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Default Re: 1991 Civic DX won't start after messing with fuses

Are you getting any cels (check engine lights) pull back passanger carpet turn key on and count the blinks
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