2002 Civic won't start
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I found out with a multi meter where to connect the jumper wire.
Well, I turned the key to the "on" position and the car cranked but did not start.
Well, I turned the key to the "on" position and the car cranked but did not start.
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Well, I replaced the fuel pump just to rule it out.
I hear it working for a few seconds but the engine won't start unless I spray fuel starter.
Once it starts it keeps running beautifully.
I really need some help here!!
Any suggestions?
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CLC
I hear it working for a few seconds but the engine won't start unless I spray fuel starter.
Once it starts it keeps running beautifully.
I really need some help here!!
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
CLC
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So what does the spark plugs look/smell like after 15 seconds of cranking.
What color is the spark when it turns over? (Hint you can use that starter trigger wire to do that solo.
What color is the spark when it turns over? (Hint you can use that starter trigger wire to do that solo.
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just re-read your notes about work done.
Would not hurt to recheck timing marks. Possible tensioner letting cam skip a tooth now and then.. whole different mechanisms keeping a engine running at 600 rpm vs trying to start it @ 30.
Would not hurt to recheck timing marks. Possible tensioner letting cam skip a tooth now and then.. whole different mechanisms keeping a engine running at 600 rpm vs trying to start it @ 30.
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I cranked the engine and the plugs were bone dry. I was not able to see a spark. Maybe because I'm in the sun.
But sprayed fuel starter and started right away.
Do you think it would make a difference to start if the belt jumped a tooth?
Thanks for all your help.
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But sprayed fuel starter and started right away.
Do you think it would make a difference to start if the belt jumped a tooth?
Thanks for all your help.
CLC
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A full week later......
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Not all of us are as savvy and shrewd as others are.
Lucky for us to have people like you who are willing to share their knowledge and experience to help out the less fortunate ones.
Lucky for us to have people like you who are willing to share their knowledge and experience to help out the less fortunate ones.
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I'm a master certified tech who works for a Honda dealership, and I'm a troubleshooter first and foremost.
I don't make my living by guessing and firing the parts cannon. If I suspect something is a problem, I can almost always find a way to test and prove it.
A GOOD scanner can be an extremely powerful tool in the hands of the right person. I like to troubleshoot as much as I possible can while sitting in the comfort of the drivers seat.
I tend to approach problems in these forums the same way I do at work.....I know some don't care for my approach, most just want a silver bullet that will solve their problem....and much of the time that sort of fix just isn't possible without the poster doing a bunch of legwork.....unless one wants to guess and sling parts.
