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    chuqui Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 12, 2007, 10:28 AM
    96 ex honda civic does not start!
    I bought it was running fine about a month ago the inside lights will dim and come off and come on, off and on and eventually they will stay on! One night I parked it did not start at the next morning, I have this car for commuting from PA to NY and I really need the car!
    Come the afternoon the car will start and drive nice! Parked at night and start it in the morning to go to work! Nothing!! It will start on the afternoon again!!

    So inittially I thought it was the fuel pump and I change the pum, I did not have the money for the pump but I had a 95 ex pump so I figure they where the same! It fit nice and tight!
    The car did not start! It was late so I figure next day I will take it out and replace it with the actual 96 ex pump. Came in the afternoon and I stated the car drove it no problem when to New York parked started again nice when to PA (home) parked come in 5 am in the morning time to go to work and does not start! Shtu! 1 anoying when you really depend on this car! Cam back form work in the afternoon and she starts!! Wao!! It is like the car does not want to weak up int eh morning to go to New York!!
    PLEASE HELP ANYONE I KNOW PEOPLE HAD THIS PROBLEM BUT NEVER POSTED WHAT THEY DID OR IF IT GOT FIXED!
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    Oct 12, 2007, 11:21 AM
    Perform the tests outlined in Sections A and B below:

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

    If you follow these steps, you will identify the problem.

    . Let me know the results of the 3 basic diagnostic questions.

    . Test all under-dash and under-hood fuses with a test light or multimeter. Here's how:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post252145

    . Check for codes--AutoZone will do this for free.

    . Run the K-Test on your ECM, because you may have intermittent ECM failure. It's a simple test but it says a lot about the condition of your car's computer.

    In order to have like-new reliability and performance, I suggest replacing the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil, since the car is over 10 years old. These are problematic components on most Hondas. If you want to save the money, remove the ICM and coil and have AutoZone test them for free.
    Here's what the ICM looks like and costs:

    While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com

    Shop around for the best deal. Here's how to replace the ICM and coil yourself:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post265896
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    Oct 12, 2007, 04:47 PM
    Only one question where is the ignition control module?
    I will do all this Saturday. Thanks for all help I will be posting my findings!
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    Oct 12, 2007, 04:57 PM
    One more question checking for codes is using some kind a machne to read the engine codes? I bought one can I use that one? But my engine is not on and it does not stay on after I try to start it!
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    Oct 12, 2007, 05:23 PM
    The Ignition Control Module is inside the distributor. The code reader should still work, since the code, if any, should be stored in the ECM.
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    Oct 13, 2007, 02:34 PM
    Today I was rechecking the distributor cap and I saw it was a little crack I could see the sparks. I took a blower and heat it up and started! So I think that is my problem!
    I will replace that today and I will get back to you!
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