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Car Forum / Honda Cars / October 2004Dead car! Won't start.. :(
Well, looks like our '91 Civic made its last stand.. After a week and a half of not using it, it won't start anymore.. My plans are to sell it as soon as possible.. Gonna buy my boss's '01 Toyota Highlander (it would make an excellent family car) .. But, I'd like to get it working again before selling it.. My question to the group is: Are there some simple things I can check with a limited amount of tools and a basic understanding of car mechanics? I have screwdrivers, a socket set, and a multimeter. Thanks in advance!  Signature-Chris http://www.ChrisGarcia.com - My Homepage http://www.Evangar.com - Affordable Web Hosting, and much more! > Well, looks like our '91 Civic made its last stand.. After a week and a > half of not using it, it won't start anymore.. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Thanks in advance! =========================== If it was running, but now it just spins but doesn't start, it's likely flooded. Read your owner's manual to see how to start it. (it's in the chapter about cold weather / high altitude starting). Run some Techron injector cleaner thru it, or a couple tanks of gasohol (in the manual). My Odyssey did it after sitting overnight. 'Curly' > If it was running, but now it just spins but doesn't start, it's > likely flooded. Read your owner's manual to see how to start it. (it's [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > My Odyssey did it after sitting overnight. 'Curly' Oops yeah .. It cranks, but won't start (forgot to mention that).. I don't have the manual for the car.. I have the one for my '96 somewhere.. It really should be in the car, but I brought it in to read it and never put it back in the car... Would the instructions be the same as any other fuel injected car? If so, I know exactly where the one for my parents' '99 cr-v is .. Thanks! Signature-Chris http://www.ChrisGarcia.com - My Homepage http://www.Evangar.com - Affordable Web Hosting, and much more! > > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Thanks! > +++++++++++++++++++++++ Here's the short version... the engine needs AIR, so hold the pedal to the FLOOR while you crank it. When it starts to run, let off the gas. It will blow soot and smoke for a few seconds. Same trick for starting in extreme cold (-40), when car will barely turn over. 'Curly' >Well, looks like our '91 Civic made its last stand.. After a week and a >half of not using it, it won't start anymore.. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Thanks in advance! Check the obvious things like- Does it have spark/ Do you hear the fuel pump come on? bkapaun@coldmail.com (Bill) decided to join the conversation on 28 Sep 2004 with message news:bkapaun-2809041911160001@dialup-ras27- 252.eug.or.uspops.net: > Check the obvious things like- > Does it have spark/ How do I check that? (Dammit Jim, I'm a computer tech, not a mechanic! ;-)) > Do you hear the fuel pump come on? I think I can check that.. it runs when the key is in the on position and turns off when the CEL turns off, right? Signature-Chris http://www.ChrisGarcia.com - My Homepage http://www.Evangar.com - Affordable Web Hosting, and much more! >"Chris Garcia" <chris@evangar.com> wrote > bkapaun@coldmail.com (Bill) > > Does it have spark/ > How do I check that? 1) Unplug a plug wire from the valve cover. 2) Stick a screw driver into the end of the plug wire. 3) Lay the metallic part of the screw driver on the valve cover's metallic nut. Crank no more than five seconds. At exactly the same time, check the timing belt by, first, opening the oil filler cap then observe movements inside. Rick If the battery is over 3 years old it could need some xtra juice. Turn the headlights on and crank up the engine. If those lights get real dim you probably need to get a boost or charge up the battery. > Well, looks like our '91 Civic made its last stand.. After a week and a > half of not using it, it won't start anymore.. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Thanks in advance! Signaturejerry > If the battery is over 3 years old it could need some xtra juice. > Turn the headlights on and crank up the engine. If those lights get real > dim you probably need to get a boost or charge up the battery. Battery is maybe 3 or 4 months old at the most ... Signature-Chris http://www.ChrisGarcia.com - My Homepage http://www.Evangar.com - Affordable Web Hosting, and much more! |
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