So i have a 1995 HONDA CIVIC. its been great for me since i bought it in march 2006. but now my car wont start. it has randomly not started 3 times in the past few weeks. the first time i didnt do anything. then a few days later it randomly started up again. i went and got my oil changed, and got gas, and a new battery. it drove fine until thursday. it wouldnt start. it just sat in my school parking lot overnight. the next day it randomly started. my car has been fine until yesterday. it didnt start. my friend (who works at as a mechanic) helped me change my spark plugs, and my air filter. when we changed the spark plugs we noticed that one of the gaskets was flooded with oil. after fixing that, my car still wouldnt start. its still in the parking lot at school, and i need to get it home.
thanks

txgreasemonkey

It's a distinct "whine." Open your window and you should hear the sound coming from your gas tank.

If you can't hear the fuel pump run, it's a confirming indicator that the main relay is bad.

For a 1995 Civic DX, the best price I have seen for a main relay is from RockAuto.com:

Standard Motor Products, RY422, $41.79+shipping.

Get your mechanic friend to install it. Some Honda owners remove their main relays, resolder them, and have had good luck with the results. Most people just buy a new one and replace them.