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    InkByte Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 17, 2008, 09:20 AM
    1991 Honda Civic won't Start
    I have recently purchased a 1991 Honda Civic hatchback. It's getting GREAT mileage, has 106K miles, and has been good for the past three months.

    The past two mornings, it won't start. But, when I come back in the late afternoon, it starts just fine. The day before it didn't start the first time, I had filled it with a tank of gas, after being down to 1/4 tank.

    I live in the Rocky Mts, at about 4500 ft. It's not been cold in the mornings; about 70, then 90-95 later.

    It's only happened twice, but I'm trying to see what might cause it so it won't happen again.

    Thanks!! :cool:
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    Jul 17, 2008, 12:41 PM
    . Ensure battery is fully charged and battery terminals and cables are clean.

    . Ensure Check Engine Light comes on and goes off after 2 seconds, when the ignition switch is turned to ON (Position II).

    . Ensure spark plugs (NGK only), rotor, distributor cap, and spark plug wires have been recently changed.

    . Consider replacing the Ignition Control Module and coil, if the problem persists:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post265896

    . Ensure fuel filter has been recently changed.

    I'm inclined to suspect a degraded ignition system. 90%+ of "crank but won't start" situations are electrical-related, not fuel.
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    Jul 18, 2008, 10:57 PM
    Your distributor might be going out.
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    Jul 19, 2008, 07:08 PM
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...post-9924.html

    I have a fuel pump issue and it was replaced.
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    Oct 19, 2008, 03:13 PM

    Hey when u filled the tank after being 1/4 filled did it start fine?
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    Oct 19, 2008, 05:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ozvena View Post
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...post-9924.html

    I have a fuel pump issue and it was replaced.
    But the problem was with the mail relay. It was repaired and now my car starts every time.
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