Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    massihi's Avatar
    massihi Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Dec 18, 2006, 05:18 PM
    Civic 95 VTEC cranking but still not starting
    What if the problem isn't from ignition system, spark plugs, fuel pump, fuel filter... what are some other contributing factors? Fuel filter is new, fuel line works properly (we just checked). Spark plugs are brand new. Ignition works very well. I turn the key and the car starts cranking, but it won't start... I'm totally baffled. Oh, and the spark plugs seemed to be flooded when I removed them. Could it be the relay?
    TxGreaseMonkey's Avatar
    TxGreaseMonkey Posts: 16,761, Reputation: 5597
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Dec 18, 2006, 05:33 PM
    It's flooded because the plugs are probably not firing. You really need to go through the ignition tests outlined in the link I gave you. It should be very apparent where the problem is, if you follow the procedure outlined. I consider it the best you will find anywhere on diagnosing Civics.
    massihi's Avatar
    massihi Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Dec 18, 2006, 05:35 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by txgreasemonkey
    It's flooded because the plugs are probably not firing. You really need to go through the ignition tests outlined in the link I gave you. It should be very apparent where the problem is, if you follow the procedure outlined. I consider it the best you will find anywhere on diagnosing Civics.
    Thank you very much for your time and help. We'll get on it. I will let you know if we figure it out.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

91 civic starting problems [ 4 Answers ]

Hello, my 91 civic hatchback dx suddenly quit while driving--as if it ran out of fuel, and I couldn't get her going again. The usual dash lights work when key turned to position 2 and the fuel pump primes for 2 seconds. The check engine light does not come on. The starter turns the motor over...

98 civic not starting [ 1 Answers ]

There has been a huge cold snap of -20 to -30(C) for about two weeks. My civic started fine until the last few days of it. It appears that my block heater is not working, although I have been pluggin it in religiously. Anyway, I expected the car to start again fine after said cold snap; but...

Yet another ('91) Civic having trouble starting [ 1 Answers ]

I have a '91 Honda Civic DX and it seems like the battery is being slowly drained of its energy. A few weeks ago I came to this forum and looked at CroCivic91's "FAQ - My Honda Civic Won't Start" thread. I had the classic signs of a bad main relay (16 flashes of the diag light and car dying on hot...

Troble starting my civic [ 2 Answers ]

I own a 97civic DX 5 speed with 116000 miles I have trouble starting my car some times a lot of the times I have to give it gas so it can start, some times when I turn it on and rev it up it seems like the fuel gets stuck or its running on three cylinder but after a couple of seconds it sounds...

99 civic troubling starting [ 1 Answers ]

I have a 99 civic (75k miles) and when I'm out of town the car sits for about a week or sometimes 2 weeks at a time. I live in San Diego. This is the second time that it has happened but when I try to start the car it turns over but it doesn't start. After 3 or 4 tries the car finally starts. Can...

View more questions Search