fixitmys

1999 Honda Civic DX. Shuts off periodically. Started doing this about 4 weeks ago. At first it would start after 1st try. Now it takes 3-4 trys before it will start. There is a clicking sound coming from the passenger side or from the glove compartment area when trying to start. The battery is located on that side. I visiually checked to see if there was a lose wire behind the glove compartment and checked to see if there was a lose wire near the battery. Did not see any lose wires but perhaps looked in the wrong place. I did put water in the battery about 2 weeks ago. Don't think that worked. Still have the problem. The battery is 2 1/2 years old. It's a honda battery.

Have any thoughts on what might be the problem and any suggestions on how to fix it?

Thanks
fixitmys

civcowner99lx

im stupid for doing this in the first place but i removed my gauges and my odometer and speedometer wont work nothing pleaase help

danwat12345

@fixitmys
How fast is it cranking? Normal speed? then it's not the battery.

I think relays are around the glove box area.
Notice that when you put the key in the last notch before cranking, that you hear a click their and the gas pump turns on for 2 seconds, then another click and the pump shuts off.

Maybe the fuel pump relay thing is screwed up? Or the thing that supplies power to the circuit? Just a hunch.


Turn the key from the second to last, to last notch a few times to get the gas pump to turn on a few times (to build up the gas pressure, see if the engine starts right up.

If the pump is running for the 2 seconds when it should be (described above), but cranking still fails to ignite, then if having the pump be on for a while (prev. para.) and then the engine ignites right away, then it's something in the fuel line (clogged filter?).

Sorry for sounding like a computer.

Steven21

wrong forum yo

MelJ

There was a similar thread about the same problem a few weeks ago. Honda had a recall on the ignition switch for 6th gen models. I'd call your local Honda dealer and have them check it out.
http://www.automotive.com/1998/12/ho...lls/index.html
But yeah. Have a mod move this to the appropriate forum to get some more feedback.

Steven21

Well it sounds like thats your ignition switch lol but there might another issue besides that if its taking more than one try to restart the car

sdaidoji

iTrader: (1)

Must be psychosomatic - 9th gen civics are not even for sale, so you are imagining the problems.

sdaidoji

iTrader: (1)

stop posting in threads that does not even relate to your problem. Annoying.
I looked at 2 threads and you posted in both already...

vinnie2700

i have a 1995 honda civic ex thats shuts off when driving ,i change the fuel pump ,the main realy and it is still shut off .can some one help me.

JustaBuustedD17

It depends on what is happening in both cases when the car is shutting off. Are you losing power as well? radio goes out, etc.. The fact the car starts back up makes me think fuel issue. In your set-up is there a fuse for the fuel pump under the dash? I know my 7th gen has one and I had problems similar to this. The fuse wasn't blown, it was just a little loose.

One thing you can try is turn the ignition, but do not start it. Just so your fuel pump turns on. After this find the fuse for your fuel pump and try to "wiggle" it. Listen for your fuel pump to turn off and on. If the pump is turning on and off while you wiggle it then the prongs that hold the fuse have just gotten loose.

To fix this simply disconnect the battery and use a pair of needle nose pliers and carefully try to squeeze the prongs in the fuse box back together.

The clicking sound coming from your glove box is just your computer turning on and off.

hope this helps