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Car Forum / Honda Cars / August 2006

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Help! My 95 civic won't start

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poch333 - 10 Aug 2006 07:03 GMT
Hello to everyone,

I was (foolishly, I know now) testing each cylinder of my 95 Honda ESi
by pulling on the plug wires one at a time. At the third plug, the
engine died and it won't start. I've read that doing this could break
the ignition coil. So I tested for a spark (none), and after testing
the igniter (using a 12v bulb) and confirming that it works, I've now
replaced the coil, but it still won't start. The old coil tested fine
with a multimeter, BTW, but I've heard that it could still be bad.

I've had the battery recharged, and the starter cranks ok. The "IG"
fuse under the hood is fine (even tested with a meter). What could be
the problem? Can anyone please help?

Thanks so much in advance.
poch333 - 10 Aug 2006 07:37 GMT
Hi, it seems my ignition coil was bad, and after replacing it, I now
see a spark. But it still won't start, and I don't smell fuel at the
exhaust when the engine is cranked. What could the problem be?  Should
I get some friends and try to push-start?

Thanks again.
TeGGeR® - 10 Aug 2006 11:24 GMT
> Hi, it seems my ignition coil was bad, and after replacing it, I now
> see a spark. But it still won't start, and I don't smell fuel at the
> exhaust when the engine is cranked. What could the problem be?  Should
> I get some friends and try to push-start?

See my reply to this identical message in rec.autos.makers.honda.

Learn to crosspost properly.

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Jim Yanik - 10 Aug 2006 17:09 GMT
> Hi, it seems my ignition coil was bad, and after replacing it, I now
> see a spark. But it still won't start, and I don't smell fuel at the
> exhaust when the engine is cranked. What could the problem be?  Should
> I get some friends and try to push-start?
>
> Thanks again.

Google "main relay".

or see www.tegger.com

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