View Full Version : 1998 honda civic EX won't start
mesmerized
Jan 12, 2011, 12:59 PM
My 98 honda civic EX won't start... it cranks fine but the gauge cluster doesn't light up, so it means no power to the fuel pump power windows etc. I changed the main relay and it started and drove around fine but the next day, it wouldn't start again... I changed the relay once again but this time it didn't start. Spark plugs have been changed, checked I have a good ground connection, checked all fuses and all light up fine, fuel filter was recently replaced also. I'm thinking... ECU? Or its fuse? Please help
TxGreaseMonkey
Jan 12, 2011, 02:33 PM
The ignition switch is likely bad--check for wear, pitting, or melting. Here's how to replace it:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-2.html#post224652
Easy job.
mesmerized
Jan 14, 2011, 04:49 PM
Thank you so much... the ignition switch was bad. I knew it was bad before but didn't change it because it looked complicated but it was the easiest job ever... you're tha man!
TxGreaseMonkey
Jan 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
Good job. Thank you for the update.