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95 Civic Si - fuel pump isn't coming on, main relay isn't clicking, no start

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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 04:11 PM
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Default 95 Civic Si - fuel pump isn't coming on, main relay isn't clicking, no start

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I did search, and there are a lot of threads(249) to go through, so I figured I would put this up while I skim. So here's the skinny:

I put a 95 B18C1 in my 95 Si. Easy swap and have done a couple of these. The car ran before I swapped it, but now the fuel pump isn't coming on. The main relay isn't clicking. I have an s300 plugged in and I'm pretty sure the ecu isn't getting power because it will not let me upload maps.

Here's what I've tested so far:
- main relay (good)
- ign. switch (good)
- two fuses, the 15 and 7.5 amp fuse underhood (good)
- one fuse, 7.5 amp under driver's dash (good)

Any advice would be awesome! Thanks.

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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 04:23 PM
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Check 15A hood fuse 31 and 15A dash fuse 24.
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 04:31 PM
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I tested all the above and they check out.
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 04:33 PM
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Unplug main relay.

Turn key to ON(II).

In connector, jump pin 1 or pin 5 to pin 7. Does the fuel pump run?
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Okay, pin 1 to 7 runs the fuel pump with ign off. Pin 5 to 7 runs fuel pump in key ON(II). BUT, now when I plugged the relay back in and tried it again, the fuel pump runs, but the 'battery' light is blinking and the speedo is bouncing around.
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And now the ecu turns on also. I was able to access the sensors. It says the voltage is bouncing around between 8v and 10v, but I put a multimeter on the battery and it is 12.4v
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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Does the engine start and run?
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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Nope! It doesn't turn over or click. Thinkni should replace the battery?
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Does the starter crank? Fully explain the current situation.
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Default Re: 95 Civic Si - fuel pump isn't coming on, main relay isn't clicking, no start

So, I went to go record a video and it turned over and started! The only I did from the last time I tried what you suggested was: a) Put a charger on the battery and b) Put another ground strap on the transmission. I'm not sure which one solved the problem, but I'll take it.
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