Well we just replaced the head, got everything hooked up. Got rid of the 2 CEL's it was throwing (15, and 41). But car still won't start. I have NGK laser platinum plugs (not pre-gapped and I haven't adjusted the gap.) New, wires, etc. Car acts like it wants to start but it won't. Any Ideas?


EDIT: It is getting fuel.


Modified by J B G at 11:49 AM 7/30/2003

 

check the fuel pump

 

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It is getting fuel.

 

hmmmmmmm

 

so its just not turning over and starting?

 

it turns over, but won't start.

 

i dont know man...sorry

 

I just had a similar problem with mine when I put my engine back in. Turns out I forgot to connect the ground wire near the thermostat housing.

 

It's probably not getting spark. Start checking all of your connections and wiring.

 

your getting air and fuel, how bout spark?

come on now, help us out alittle bit.

 

it is getting spark, air and fuel.


sephro, where did you ground that wire by the thermostat? that may be the problem.

 

If it's getting spark and fuel, do a compression check.

 

ill bet you its your timing. check your cam timing.

 

maybe it's your ignitor, small unit within the ignition

just a thought, you asked for ideas.

 

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Yea, I'm also pretty sure it is my cam timing. After checking and re-checking all the grounds, checking for spark, and checking for fuel. Tommorow will be devoted to getting my timing correct

 

Hey if that doesn't work, it is prolly the igniter inside the distributor. If you know anyone local that has a prelude that is willing to let you try using theirs give it a shot. That's about the only other thing that I can think of. Yes I know you will still get spark but it could be shot. I had mine go last fall and I was pissed because I couldn't figure out what was wrong with the car. Got a new Distributor and all was well. Good luck!

 

if you just replaced the head, are you sure that all the timing marks were exactly right when you put the timing elt back on, and also when you hooked the plug wires back up to the cap are they in the right order.

i had a friend with a gsr and he put the plug wires in the wrong spot and the car would crank and act like it wanted to start, but he figured it out pretty quick,

you may be getting fuel and spark but is it all at the right time

 

Interesting. I'm having the SAME ******* PROBLEM with mine right now. Except mine was running fine and then died. Gonna check it out after work today and let you guys know WTF is up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by prelittlelude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you just replaced the head, are you sure that all the timing marks were exactly right when you put the timing elt back on, and also when you hooked the plug wires back up to the cap are they in the right order.

i had a friend with a gsr and he put the plug wires in the wrong spot and the car would crank and act like it wanted to start, but he figured it out pretty quick,

you may be getting fuel and spark but is it all at the right time </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm positive the timing is way way off. That is my problem. I just now have to get it in time. thanks for all the help