'02 Civic wont start- fuel related is suspected
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'02 Civic wont start- fuel related is suspected
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Civic '02 LX
280K miles
New Alternator, Battery, and Starter
I have spark, full tank of gas, and proper keys (not an immobolizing unit issue). Cranks but just won't turn over. It makes a sort of grinding sound like something is not catching. Flywheel?
The car was running fine early that day then wouldn't start later the same day. I suspect a fuel delivery related issue (fuel pump, etc.) but I don't know enough about it to try and diagnose (shamefully).
Any suggestions or resources that anyone can point me to? Any alternative solutions?
Civic '02 LX
280K miles
New Alternator, Battery, and Starter
I have spark, full tank of gas, and proper keys (not an immobolizing unit issue). Cranks but just won't turn over. It makes a sort of grinding sound like something is not catching. Flywheel?
The car was running fine early that day then wouldn't start later the same day. I suspect a fuel delivery related issue (fuel pump, etc.) but I don't know enough about it to try and diagnose (shamefully).
Any suggestions or resources that anyone can point me to? Any alternative solutions?
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Re: '02 Civic wont start- fuel related is suspected
You didn't give much to go on....Got any codes?
Maybe see if it has jumped time.
Maybe see if it has jumped time.
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Sorry, I tried giving as much info. No codes but here is more:
When the key is in the third position (not trying to start it though) the engine light stays on for about 5 seconds then blinks 5 times before going off. The oil light is also on and stays on .
While I was in the car I noticed a small black unit that has two metal teeth on one end. I'm not sure if its a fuse but it looks like it might be related to the alarm system because it has the brand name and an on/off button but im not sure if its related or where it might have fallen from. It was on the floor of the drivers side. Maybe from the fuse box under the steering wheel? I have a manual transmission also and tried pumping the clutch to see if it was a clutch sensor issue, but no luck
When the key is in the third position (not trying to start it though) the engine light stays on for about 5 seconds then blinks 5 times before going off. The oil light is also on and stays on .
While I was in the car I noticed a small black unit that has two metal teeth on one end. I'm not sure if its a fuse but it looks like it might be related to the alarm system because it has the brand name and an on/off button but im not sure if its related or where it might have fallen from. It was on the floor of the drivers side. Maybe from the fuse box under the steering wheel? I have a manual transmission also and tried pumping the clutch to see if it was a clutch sensor issue, but no luck
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While I was in the car I noticed a small black unit that has two metal teeth on one end. I'm not sure if its a fuse but it looks like it might be related to the alarm system because it has the brand name and an on/off button but im not sure if its related or where it might have fallen from. It was on the floor of the drivers side. Maybe from the fuse box under the steering wheel?
If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
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From: Midwest. Aiming about mid-chest
Rep Power: 519 If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Midwest. Aiming about mid-chest
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