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    aegeon Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 3, 2007, 06:15 AM
    93 civic lx not starting
    Hello. My civic died the other day (it basically was fine then a sputter then engine was off. Hasn't started since). I replaced the raditaor a few days earlier and origionally thought the problem was the thermostat housing ground. I've sanded the ground and it has good contact.
    Then I checked spark, there was none. So I replaced the ICM and coil. Now it sparks but it still won't start. The main relay comes on and the fuel pump comes on. There's definantly fuel getting to the engine because the fumes are coming out the exaust. My next line of checks is my plugs, but I replaced them mid fall last year so they're only a few months old. Anyone have any insight on what my problem could be?
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    Jun 3, 2007, 06:30 AM
    Sounds like you checked likely culprits, Plugs will give indication of what's going on.
    Will be able to verify at plug gap. Look carefully all wiring near Radiator, Sounds like connection(s) may have been loosened during Radiator exchange. Did you change radiator
    Because of overheating?
    Verify fuel pump pressure.
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    Jun 3, 2007, 06:35 AM
    Yea the radiator was very weathered about 30% of the cooling fins where gone. I did replace it myself, but I basically didn't touch any wiring. Also how do I check fuel pump pressure. Yesterday after I got the icm in and coil it sounded kind of like it was igniting but it wouldn't run.
    Its pouring rain right now so I can't check the plugs but later on if it clears up I'm going to
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    Jun 3, 2007, 12:07 PM
    . Read sections A and B below:

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

    . Begin by using a test light or multimeter to test all under-dash and under-hood fuses.
    . Check for codes.
    . Does the CEL come on and then go off after 2 seconds?
    . Perform the K-Test on your ECM.
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    Jun 3, 2007, 05:19 PM
    Yea so today I checked the plugs and they were horrible.. I think I might've received the wrong kind when I replaced them last October. Anyway with the new plugs in I got everything working.
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    Jun 5, 2007, 10:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by aegeon
    hello. my civic died the other day (it basically was fine then a sputter then engine was off. hasnt started since). i replaced the raditaor a few days earlier and origionally thought the problem was the thermostat housing ground. i've sanded the ground and it has good contact.
    then i checked spark, there was none. so i replaced the ICM and coil. now it sparks but it still wont start. the main relay comes on and the fuel pump comes on. theres definantly fuel getting to the engine because the fumes are coming out the exaust. My next line of checks is my plugs, but i replaced them mid fall last year so they're only a few months old. anyone have any insight on what my problem could be?
    If you are able to check your fuel filter, also you might have gotten some bad gas at one point, this happened to me at Texaco they had water in their fuel, this will cause your car to stall and not work properly, try a gas additive. But before doing this check your fuel filter, it could possibly be located in your gas tank, at which point you'll have to undo and lower your tank from the car in order to replace it.

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