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Old May 7, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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Default please help car wont start.

its a 97 civic ex 5 spd, tested starter,jumped nuetral safty switch, checked all fuses and replace ignition switch assembly and still will not start,fuel pump comes on and accessories turn on radio,lights,etc, im stumped any help will be greatly appriciated.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Default Re: please help car wont start. (taboo948)

does it not crank or does it crank but not start?

Ever tried to test for spark? Even if the fuel pump is priming, that doesnt necessarily mean the fuel is getting to the engine.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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yes i jump it from starter solinoid to pos side of battery and car starts,i jus cant figure out why it does not start when u turn the key, has to be something wrong from starer solinoid wire to starter relay jus dont kno ,checked all fuses ,checked starter relay checked ignition switch, its not the main relay cuz i get the fuel pump to come on when turn to on position
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Old May 18, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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try a different ecu. i had a eclipse that wouldnt start due to jumping my car with a booster, and it fried my ecu.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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check to make sure all your engine grounds are attached.
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