civic sedan will not run, main relay issue maybe?

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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 05:31 AM
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Default 91 civic sedan will not run, main relay issue

1991 civic sedan lx 5spd. just cranks but will not run. no power to ecu and fuel pump. engine check light stays on.
checked main relay it works.
checked all fuses underdash and underhood, all good.
checked #1 pin 12v power has constant juice, good!
checked #2 pin ground at main relay plug, good.
checked #5 pin ignition at main relay plug with key turned to II 12.6v.
jumped battery power 12v to fuel pump wire at the main relay plug fuel pump works.
jumped battery power 12v to #3 pin at main relay plug ecu works.
like this im able to start the car and it runs fine, but if i plug in the main relay it wont run.

please help! thanks in advance ht

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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 03:10 AM
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Default Re: 91 civic sedan will not run, main relay issue

Originally Posted by Serdar
1991 civic sedan lx 5spd. just cranks but will not run. no power to ecu and fuel pump. engine check light stays on.
checked main relay it works.
checked all fuses underdash and underhood, all good.
checked #1 pin 12v power has constant juice, good!
checked #2 pin ground at main relay plug, good.
checked #5 pin ignition at main relay plug with key turned to II 12.6v.
jumped battery power 12v to fuel pump wire at the main relay plug fuel pump works.
jumped battery power 12v to #3 pin at main relay plug ecu works.
like this im able to start the car and it runs fine, but if i plug in the main relay it wont run.

please help! thanks in advance ht
all these views and no one is willing to help?
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Default Re: civic sedan will not run, main relay issue maybe?

are you really sure the relay is good ?
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/checking-main-relay-pics-2535047/

I mean, if fuses, pump, harness and ecu are tested okay....the only miss link in your trouble is the main relay
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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Default Re: civic sedan will not run, main relay issue maybe?

Originally Posted by ProjetEF
are you really sure the relay is good ?
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2535047

I mean, if fuses, pump, harness and ecu are tested okay....the only miss link in your trouble is the main relay
well the main relay is from my other 91 civic hb which runs perfect, so im 99% sure its in operating correctly but when i get home i will go thru and check the main relay.
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