I read CroCivic's post about testing your Honda Civic, and there is some great information in there, but I have a 1991 Honda Civic 1.5 liter that won't start, but there is to fault code showing on the computer. The car had just pulled out from a stop at an intersection, and it just died. No sputter, nothing, just quit, and will not start back. There had been no indications of any stalling or loss of power before this. I have checked for spark (it's good) loosened the exhaust from the manifold to see if the catalytic converter was plugged (still no start), replaced the fuel filter and confirmed there is fuel under pressure at the connection to the throttle body. I tried to start the car with starting fluid, no dice. I confirmed that the timing belt is turning and the rocker arms are working. The engine cranks fine. I tried starting it with the throttle position sensor unhooked, Same deal.The distributer cap and rotor look ok (nothing broken and no carbon traces) but since they are over due for it anyway, I'm going to replace the cap, rotor, and wires and see if that helps, but I honestly don't think it will. Can anyone help me out on this one?

hitchhiker2000

Yes, the fuel pump does run between clicks, and the check engine light goes out after a couple of seconds.

CroCivic91

If you get both fuel and spark, i'd check my timing next. Perhaps your timing belt slipped a tooth and is way off.

hitchhiker2000

Nope. Checked the valve timing today. It's right on.

motocross_143

hey i have the same problem with my honda

itrubiuey

If spark & fuel not the issues then I suggest you guys check the compression. Normally need between 140-160psi to start the car.