I just purchased my first honda a 1996 accord automatic transmission with a vtech motor the problem I having is it does not start the engine just turns over the d4 light will light up and it will start sometimes it takes 1 minute others it takes a hour please help

 

Have your checked for fuel and spark? That is typically a good place to start.

 

Check the ecu and main relay

 

i hooked a obd2 scanner and it read that it wasnt communicating i tried a second scanner and it read the same
how do i check the ecu

 

and how do i check the main relay

 

Still need help anyone???

 

 

Yeah the fuel pump isn't turning on I'm not a idiot

 

pretty sure 96 is OBD1 too

 

Pretty sure 96 was the first year for obd2

 

Get a worrying diagram for the main relay and check for voltage at the output. If no voltage there, check for supply voltage and the control ground from the ecu.

 

main relay is fine just bought a brand new one but the fuel pump still doesn't turn on when I turn the key

 

You need to check for power at the fuel pump. And then start tracking back from there.

 

how do I do that without dropping the tank and removing the fuel pump

 

and I checked the spark its good

 

Main Relay Fix, Troubleshooting (Honda, Acura) and how to solder

You can apply direct battery to the fuel pump using test leads. If the pump turns on you know it's good.