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89crx · Feb 10, 2007, 09:03 AM

Hello, new to this site, and thanks in advance. Great site.

Well here goes. My car wouldn't start, no spark, so I took off distributor cap and saw that there piece (rod?) that goes into the coil was fried. I replace the cap with a new one, still didn't fire up. I then replace the ICM, it fired up and ran immediately, but when I tried to drive the car there was a little hesitation problem, taking off from a stop it dies. But, being stubborn I still wanted to test drive it, thinking that whatever it was would work it's way back into shape (duh, I had to call my brother to tow me back home, now feeling really stupid). I found this site, and started reading, and here is where I am now, when I turn the ignition on , the CEL doesn't come on, I hear the click, I hear the fuel pump coming on for 2 seconds. By the way, I can't start the car, but when I was being tow, it kick started fine, I tried it 3-4 times . I tried to find the ACG fuse under the dash that you were talking about but I don't know which one it is. By the way I have a 1989 CRX DX stock. Thanks in advance again.

TxGreaseMonkey · Feb 10, 2007, 12:00 PM

1. Make sure battery is fully charged.
2. Test all under-hood and under-dash fuses with a test light or multimeter. Particularly check the under-hood Back Up Light fuse.
3. Check for codes.
4. Run the K-Test.
5. If your car starts when towed, then you might have a problem with your starter motor. Engines must turn a certain rpm in order to start. It has to do with output signals from distributor sensors. It also could be a sign of defective distributor sensors, in which case you need to replace the distributor housing.

89crx · Feb 10, 2007, 02:23 PM

Hello,

The battery is fully charged.
I checked all of the fuses and all checked good.
There are no codes.
I did the K-Test, and I got 5.04 volts, when I checked the (when looking at the connector) right socket and to ground, I also checked the left connector to ground and I got 4.09 volt, I don't know if it means anything. I started the car when towed, I left it running till I got home, but the car still was having problems, It would not keep running.
Thanks again for any help.

TxGreaseMonkey · Feb 10, 2007, 03:21 PM

. Does the CEL come on for 2 seconds and then go out?
. Does the starter motor crank normal speed?

If the answer is "Yes" to both questions, then I'm inclined to suspect the coil. I would likely replace it. It might have been damaged from what you described.

89crx · Feb 10, 2007, 03:45 PM

No the CEL doesn't come on. I also just performed the coil test, here are the results:

From Positive to Negative I get a resistance reading of 0.0.
From Positive to inside the coil I get a resistance reading of 11.8.

I was going to go and buy a new coil based on those readings.

Thanks again.

TxGreaseMonkey · Feb 10, 2007, 04:34 PM

Does the starter motor run normally? Does the oil light come on, when you turn the ignition switch to ON?

89crx · Feb 10, 2007, 07:31 PM

Yes, the starter motor runs normal, but as far as I can remember my CEL has never come on since I have own the car. Yes the oil light come on. All the other dummy lights seem normal. I've had my CRX for about 7 years.

TxGreaseMonkey · Feb 10, 2007, 07:44 PM

The CEL may be burned out and you might want to replace it. There might also be an open in the GRN/ORN wire between ECM (likely A13) and gauge assembly. Make sure your main ECM ground on the thermostat housing is clean.

Outside of suspecting a problem with the coil and possibly with distributor sensors, I don't know much else to suggest. There's always a possibility of a problem with the ECM. Do you have the ability to substitute another?

TxGreaseMonkey · Feb 10, 2007, 07:46 PM

Is your rotor in good shape?

89crx · Feb 10, 2007, 08:58 PM

Yes my rotor is in excellent shape, as for the ECM, I guess I have to buy another one to check out, I don't know anyone with a honda. Thank you again.