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Old 08-03-2012 | 11:36 AM
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Question 96 honda accord not cranking

even after i have replaced the fuel pump the main relay spark plugs and wires and all the fuses it turns over just wont crank at all will sometimes but it hasnt in about 4 days wat else could it be i turn it over and i dont even hear the fuel pump turning on. someone know anything else it could be?
 
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Old 08-03-2012 | 12:30 PM
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"... turns over just won't crank..."
Just to make you mad I'm gonna be a terminology-geek here.

"Crank" & "turn over" mean the same thing - they both mean the starter is spinning the engine.

"Firing" means the engine starts, or at least initially begins to start.

So...
Can I assume you mean the engine cranks but doesn't fire?
Or maybe it cranks and fires, but won't stay running?

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Why did you replace the fuel pump and main relay? Normally you listen for the fuel pump to run for 2 seconds when you first turn on the key (without starting). If it doesn't run, then you can do a couple tests to check which component is bad:
- Pump. You can run wires directly to the pump connection to see if the pump actually runs.
- Main relay. You can use a multi-meter to test the action of the relay.
- Wiring between them. Sometimes both the pump and main relay are OK but there's a broken wire. Somewhere...

I guess by buying a new pump and main relay, you proved that those weren't the real problem.

Then again, if the pump runs, that still doesn't prove the fuel injectors are firing.
 
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Old 08-04-2012 | 01:38 AM
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lmao!!! Your funny Blake!
all true what you replyd and she hasent replyd back?
i think you made her mad?
 

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Old 08-04-2012 | 09:40 PM
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okay heres the deal guys im not mad havent been on in two days so thats why i havent replied and blake if you would look at my previous post you would know wat i was talking about not tryna sound rude but my fuel pump wasnt turning on thats why it was replaced and it turned over just wasnt getting a spark! but thank you for the advice will check the fuel injector k =) again not tryna sound like a B****!!
 
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Old 08-04-2012 | 10:02 PM
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Come on guys nothing to say?? come on im a girl now lol =) i honestly wasnt being mean i promise im not a mean person i promise!!
 

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Old 08-05-2012 | 12:26 AM
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the shop manual says no fuel problem is caused by: injector resistor, fuel filter, fuel pump, or main relay. since you don't hear the pump double check your fuel pump install/main relay at the same time here:

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if you need the full shop manual get it from hondahookup.com
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hondachic
it turned over just wasnt getting a spark! but thank you for the advice will check the fuel injector k =)
Hang on....are you getting spark at the spark plugs?
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 09:52 AM
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not sure should be poor man i replaced the spark plugs and wires and fuel pump main relay and it still wants to work sometimes and then sometimes it dont. and ty doctorbee i will do that but im pretty sure its in right cause like i said the fuel pump cuts riite on sometimes and other days it dont so gonna work on it some more today. thank yall
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 10:28 AM
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Check pump and relay first and fix if needed. we'll fix spark later if needed
 

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Old 08-05-2012 | 01:19 PM
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Note: Some of this info. was not included previously in this thread; but, I am including it, so we can try to help HondaChic solve the problem. -This way there is more input/ideas from other members.

HondaChic (I hope you don't mind.)

1. Is your Check Engine Light still staying on and not going off when you turn the ignition to ON?

2. Is the 7.5A fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse box still blowing? This is the fuse protecting the ECM, Main Relay, and Gauge (brake check circuit). Did you ever find the short in the wires and/or connectors I referred to?
 



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