[Billdo38]

I just put a new engine in my 1997 Honda civic LX. 1.6 SOHC D16Y7. Everything is back together and now we are not getting any fuel. I cannot here the pump run when the key is turned on... any IDEAS??


Thanks Bill

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Problem likely involves ACG (ALT) (S) fuse, main relay, or ECM. Does the CEL come on for 2 seconds and then go out, when the ignition switch is turned to ON (Position II)? If that's not the same engine, as before, there may be ECM or harness incompatibility.

[Billdo38]

No the CEL light does not come on. The engine is the same model (D16Y7) supposedly from the same year 97 Civic LX.

[TxGreaseMonkey]

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

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

Be thorough or you will end up wasting a lot of time and money.

. Perform tests in Sections A and B below:

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

[Billdo38]

I guess one thing I forgot to tell you is that it does seem to be getting fire. I quick shot of starting fluid and it wants to run... just no fuel..

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Does the CEL initially come on and then go off?

If it doesn't run on starting fluid, the problem is likely electrical-related.

[Billdo38]

Ok first off the CEL light DOES NOT come on at all. I cannot find the ACG (ALT) (S) fuse in the panel under that dash. I did however find the Alternator (SP SENSOR) fuse. Is this even close? It will run with the starter fluid so I am getting spark, just no fuel

I appologize for being a pain, but this thing is killing me. Thank you for hanging in there with me.

Bill

[TxGreaseMonkey]

. Check all under-hood and under-dash fuses with a test light or multimeter. Then, you know all of the fuses are good. Be very thorough.

. Clean main ECM ground on the thermostat housing--look for a 3-wire brass connector.

. Perform K-Test on the ECM.

[Billdo38]

Bad connection on the thermostat housing ground. You sir are a life saver. Thank you so much for you help!!