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ok lets start off with what I replaced main relay, plugs and wires.So I have a 99 civic lx and it cranks but wont start.I have tested the spark all for have spark. also im getting fuel to my rail. but im not getting any pulse to the injectors.also when I turn the key to the on position the fuel pump constanly runs never stops.but before it was no fuel pump when I turn the key to the on position even though the main relay would click, so I replaced it with one from autozone.but now I don't hear any clicks but my fuel pump runs.im lost some on please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
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No silver bullets here. Far too many things going on here. Lots of issues are possible, and there are many common problems, but.....



1) Firing order, since you dinked with the plug wires..




2) Wiring diagram, voltmeter, and an understanding of how the stuff is supposed to work.
Test, don't guess.

What controls the fuel pump?
What controls the main relay?



What was the original problem with the car, before you started throwing parts at it?

 
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Original problem was crank no start the guy I bought it from said his mechanic said it needed a new ecu and distributor.

But ive read its generally the main relay. So I wanted to try that first.now the fuel pump turns on but im not getting fuel in the chamber. Ive checked for spark so I know my dizy is good but my injectors are not opening

 
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Ok....

Does the check engine light come on when you turn the key on? (key on, not running)
Does it stay on or go out in 10 seconds?
Does it have any codes?


The pump should not run constantly. EDIT: Until the engine is running. Pump should run for 2 seconds when the ignition is switched to ON, then wait until the starter is engaged to run constantly.
If you plug in the original main relay again, does the pump run correctly?



You have no pulse from the injectors: What's missing?
Is there battery power at the injectors?
Is there a ground pulse at the injectors during cranking? (will a noid light flash?)

How long has the car been sitting? Days? Years?



Got a wiring diagram?
Got a voltmeter? (and know how to use it?)

 
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I will check all that this weekend so please stay tuned. Ill post up what I got

 
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Man I don't know but is just bought my civic a couple weeks ago. I hope someone who knows answers soon. But let me say welcome to the forum and congrats on getting a sixth gen civic. I bought a 2000 coupe and am reading every post I can find if I come across anything relevant I'll post a link. Good luck. And if u figure it out before someone tells u would u please update this post?

Thanks
Grant

 
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Grant, I moved your post into the other thread the OP started. You posted to a duplicate thread, which has now been deleted.

 
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okay so I went ahead and repaired the main relay and now the fuel pump works properly and now the fuel injectors are pulsating but now I don't have no spark. also when I turn the key on the check engine light turns on and when I get the second click from the fuel pump the check engine light blinks of the comes back on and stays on

 
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So, pump runs now, you have the PCM getting powered up (CEL is at least working)
Are there any codes in the PCM?


In post #3 you said you checked spark already? But now it doesn't have spark?
Now you have to figure out the no spark deal.


Test:
Pull the distributor cap off, inspect for spark directly out of the coil itself. (use a grounded screwdriver or something to create a spark gap) Have an assistant crank it for you.
Can it create any spark at all? How much?

If it can make a spark that can jump a 3/4" gap, it's good.
If it can only muster 1/16" spark, it's bad.

If no spark at all, more testing needs done.
Do you have a dwellmeter available?

 
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okay just do us part test spark works good feels getting into the spark plugs
but the Civic is still not starting

 
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stupid autocorrect just did a spark test spark is good on all 4 cylinders fuel is getting to the spark plugsbut I'm still not able to start the car

 
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Are the spark plugs wet, or are they dry?

 
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There wet. Its weird my pump works check engine light stays on once ce turns off fuek pump no longer works but the spark plugs start firing trying to start make no sense

 
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Ok. What is making the plugs wet?
Gasoline, antifreeze, or oil?

 
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Gas!

 
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Firing order?

 
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1, 3, 4, 2 starting from the top moving clock wise

 
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You KNOW it's getting fuel into the cylinders..
You say it's got spark..
Will the spark jump a 1/2 inch gap?



Check for codes?

Cam timing/timing belt correct?
Compression test?

Flooded with fuel, re-oil the cylinders?















This is getting pretty long and I can't remember stuff already LOL