1998 Honda Civic hatchback, won't start, fuel pump not priming
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1998 Honda Civic hatchback, won't start, fuel pump not priming
I recently got my car back from the mechanic who fixed a breather box leak and replaced radiator hoses.
When I picked up the car, it started fine and I drove it around and it was fine and I parked it in my garage.
A few days later I went to go start it to take it for a ride and noticed it was struggling to start. The fuel pump was priming at this time but when I went back a couple hours later, the fuel pump is no longer priming.
I changed the relay, checked the fuse under dash, and changed the fuel pump, but it's still not priming when I turn the key, is there anything else I can try before I have to tow it to the shop?
When I picked up the car, it started fine and I drove it around and it was fine and I parked it in my garage.
A few days later I went to go start it to take it for a ride and noticed it was struggling to start. The fuel pump was priming at this time but when I went back a couple hours later, the fuel pump is no longer priming.
I changed the relay, checked the fuse under dash, and changed the fuel pump, but it's still not priming when I turn the key, is there anything else I can try before I have to tow it to the shop?
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Re: 1998 Honda Civic hatchback, won't start, fuel pump not priming
I recently got my car back from the mechanic who fixed a breather box leak and replaced radiator hoses.
When I picked up the car, it started fine and I drove it around and it was fine and I parked it in my garage.
A few days later I went to go start it to take it for a ride and noticed it was struggling to start. The fuel pump was priming at this time but when I went back a couple hours later, the fuel pump is no longer priming.
I changed the relay, checked the fuse under dash, and changed the fuel pump, but it's still not priming when I turn the key, is there anything else I can try before I have to tow it to the shop?
When I picked up the car, it started fine and I drove it around and it was fine and I parked it in my garage.
A few days later I went to go start it to take it for a ride and noticed it was struggling to start. The fuel pump was priming at this time but when I went back a couple hours later, the fuel pump is no longer priming.
I changed the relay, checked the fuse under dash, and changed the fuel pump, but it's still not priming when I turn the key, is there anything else I can try before I have to tow it to the shop?
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Re: 1998 Honda Civic hatchback, won't start, fuel pump not priming
Definitely think its your main relay!!! Was in your boat twice because of mine. Drop your glovebox, open your door and take the plastic cover off... voila!
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