wont start after drive

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:38 AM
  #1  
88EFsedan2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Des Moines, IA
Default wont start after drive

i can start me ef drive it a little ways then turn it off an it wont start this guy says to spray the fuse box with wd40 an that will fix it has anyone ever done that?
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:43 AM
  #2  
kp's Avatar
kp
Honda-Tech Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,197
Likes: 1
From: Ontario, Canada
Default Re: wont start after drive

If you're looking for a thread lock, you're right on track. Don't be silly. If you have a legitimate problem, just explain it and you'll get help.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:50 AM
  #3  
jlicrx's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,647
Likes: 29
From: colorado springs, co, usa
Default Re: wont start after drive

Originally Posted by 88EFsedan2
i can start me ef drive it a little ways then turn it off an it wont start
do you have any codes showing at the ECU?

most probable cause for your problem is a bad Main Relay, but could also be a bad igniter in the distributor

when it isn't starting and you turn the key to the 'on' position, does the Check Engine Light come on for 2 seconds and then go off? when you turn the key to 'on' can you hear the fuel pump priming? - if no, these are symptoms of bad Main Relay - a bad igniter should throw a check engine light with a code 15 (ECU LED flashing 15 times)

stay away from people that say spray your fuse box with anything - this is a sign of someone who doesn't know s**t
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:54 AM
  #4  
88EFsedan2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Des Moines, IA
Default Re: wont start after drive

ya after im turning it over an it wont start it comes on but after it starts if goes off i changed the relay an it did good for a few days then did again
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:58 AM
  #5  
jlicrx's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,647
Likes: 29
From: colorado springs, co, usa
Default Re: wont start after drive

check for codes at the ECU - the check engine light doesn't need to be on to show codes - once the ECU determines a problem, it stores the code and the code remains until you physically reset the ECU
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 02:18 PM
  #6  
crvtectim's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,444
Likes: 3
From: Pensacola, FL.
Default Re: wont start after drive

Originally Posted by 88EFsedan2
i can start me ef drive it a little ways then turn it off an it wont start this guy says to spray the fuse box with wd40 an that will fix it has anyone ever done that?
In my mind, I heard that in a leprechaun's voice. Bwahaha
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 02:38 PM
  #7  
ultrajuan33's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: The Hamptons, VA
Default Re: wont start after drive

Most likely the main relay and / or distributor are on their last leg...
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ILOVEYOURHONDA
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
20
Aug 6, 2013 01:06 PM
egcivic
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
3
Nov 20, 2006 05:32 PM
EJ1_203
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
3
Sep 10, 2006 04:36 PM
6doorsentra
Acura Integra
5
Jul 11, 2006 09:26 PM
irev210
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
6
Jun 11, 2003 07:00 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:39 AM.