I am having a problem with my Honda Accord 1993 cranking but not starting. Here is what I did in the following order:

1. Replaced a bad o-ring in the distributor. I marked the spot where the distributor aligned with the engine so I would not lose the timing.I put the distributor back, it failed to start. I checked the distributor and it had some oil on the distributor cap.
2. Installed a new distributor cap. No start.
3. Replaced the rotor in the distributor. No start.
4. Replaced the distributor. No start. I was getting spark on all the wires to the spark-plugs, though.
5. Replaced the wire in case there was a weak signal. No start.
6. Replaced the spark plugs. No start.
7. Put my ear to the gas tank inlet and switch the ignition to the ON position. I can hear the slight whiz sound of the fuel pump.
8. Opened the nut near the fuel injection to see if fuel rushes out if I turn the ignition to the ON position. Fuel sprayed out fine.

I am at a loss as to why this is still not starting. I also recently (before this incident) changed the fuel pump relay so that is not the problem. If anyone has had the same issue, please please let me know how you fixed it.

Thank you,

Sharaaz

 

Were you working on the car and it stopped starting or did it not start originally and these are the things you've tried ?

 

The car was working. I drove it into my garage to work on it to simply fix an oil leak (replace the O-ring in the distributor. It never started thereafter and I am at a loss.

Sharaaz

 

No check engine light?
Did you put the wires on the proper way for a firing order?

Does it crank over and just does not start?

 

You know, I didn't even realize there was an order of fire. I will try that and post. Check engine light is not on. It cranks over but doesn't start. As you can tell, I am a layman do-it-yourself guy.

Thanks for the tip.

 

 

Maybe time to invest in a manual