| coryallen2 |
04-28-2009 10:43 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Veridical Fiction
(Post 647723)
I'm no mechanic, but there seems to be something wrong with my car:
It won't start...
Ok, here's the thing. I just bought it a couple months ago, it's an 03' Civic (auto) and has been running fine until today.
I crank her off like normal and she starts up and runs for a good 4 seconds and stalls out.
Tried cranking her off again, but this time it doesn't turn over.
Tried waiting then cranking and hitting the gas, no dice.
Scratched head.
Drank beer.
It's not the battery, just changed it 2 weeks ago.
My first suspicion is that maybe some trash got caught up in the fuel pump or something.
My second thought is that maybe my spark plugs are gunked up?
Apart from that, I really don't know. I have a Chilton's for my car, but I really don't know where the issue lies.
Anyone got any clues?
Edit:
It makes a normal cranking sound, just doesn't fully turn over.
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My questions for you:
Do you have a CEL (check engine light)?
When you turn the key in the ignition to the point right before the starter kicks in, do you hear the fuel pump prime for 2 seconds? (low hum coming from under the back seat)
One of the things that 5th generation Civics are famous for is the main relay failing. The solder points on the relay board dry out and crack. Sometimes the spark will jump that crack and run. Other times, you get no power to the fuel pump and the car dies or won't start. If this is your problem, you can repair this yourself! All you need is a soldering iron.
If it did not come on.
When you turn put the key in the ignition, turn, and the lights come on, does the CEL come on for two seconds then turn off?
If so, that means it works. If not, the bulb is disconnected or burned out and you could have CEL codes to retrieve that will tell you the source of your problems! |
