Like the title says my 97 ex cranks but won't start and my main relay is clicking. Checked all the fuses (#44 pgm fi) or whatever and checked all fuses under dash all are good. Changed main relay but still clicking when I try to start. Will not jump start. Also checked all my grounds (thermostat ground) and all are good. Car started once in the past 3 days but died 5 minutes later. Where or what should I check next before I have to bring it to a garage? 97 civic ex coupe d16y8

 

Are you getting spark at the plugs? Fuel at the rail?

 

You can cut to the chase by removing the dizzy cap and testing for
spark at the coil tower. If you have spark, you can test each tower
on the dizzy cap for spark to eliminate/implicate the rotor/dizzy cap.

See Troubleshootmyvehicle.com
How to troubleshoot a no-start

 

i do have fuel i can hear the pump turn on when i turn the key. also made sure there was fuel in the rail by unbolting the feed line from the rail and there was plenty of fuel dripping out.

as far as spark idk i have my friend comming over to help me test will get back to you

 

Fuel dripping from the rail doesn't mean you have sufficient PSI.

You have to do the fuel pressure test as low pressure will still drip form the rail but not supply the engine enough gas to run.

You still need to test for fuel, and also do the spark tests mentioned by another poster which can be found at the website they provided, I think it was troubleshootmyvehicle.com I can attest there is a lot of straight forward easy to follow directions there for no start conditions. I've spent some time reading there in the past and won't hesitate to go back for easy reference.

 

Check your battery terminals for cleanliness and tightness.