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  • Jun 18, 2010, 11:53 AM
    j0casta
    1990 Honda Civic Won't Start
    I have a 1990 Honda Civic Si, 118K, manual trans. It won't start.

    For a while, it had a problem with the computer/main relay. It would leave me in parking lots of grocery stores until it had reset itself. I replaced the main relay switch on it and that problem ceased. Then the battery went dead, so I got a new battery. Then, the clutch started crapping out so I stopped driving it and left it in the backyard for a while. Now, its time to move and I can't get it to start. Here's what I've done:

    Confirmed the battery is good (put it in another car and it started up fine)
    Tested all solders of the main relay, they are all fine
    Replaced the fuel pump, it now whirs when the key is turned. I traced what I *thought* was the problem to the fuel pump, removed the backseat and fought like hell to get that thing in.
    Confirmed spark of plugs and timing of valves
    Checked for error codes - there are none
    Confirmed that fuel is coming through the line at least till the filter

    Is it possible that the injectors have all locked up at once?
    Could a gummed up filter be the problem?
    What about the map sensor and/or the solenoid cap?

    I'd like to avoid putting a lot of money into it at this point, I really just want it to start so I can drive it to the shop for a new clutch.

    Any suggestions are appreciated!
  • Jun 18, 2010, 12:03 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Perform tests, in Honda Sections 1 and 2, below:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...les-46563.html

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