- Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:49 am
#292848
Hi all, greetings from Australia.
My poor 95 civic, 1.5l SOHC is having some issues. Initially it was the fuel pump after I ran it empty and on refueling it refused to start - we got the pump running after removing it and running it directly off the battery, we hit it with a hammer and its came to life, intermittently. New fuel pump and fuel filter are now in place for good measure however, car still having issues (the fuel pump is working as I can hear it when I turn the ignition)
It has stopped twice on me, both times after trying to accelerate from lights (not sure if relevant). On removing spark plug wire and setting it on the valve cover, we tried starting and there was no spark at the time. But 5 minutes later it was all good and it drove 200kms without a problem before stopping once again.
I would jump straight to the distributor but this was replaced only 1 year ago, $600 (ouch) and I'd like to think it is still good. It is still receiving correct voltage on multimeter.
Whilst waiting for the fuel pump I did give the engine bay a wash and although I thought I was careful, its possibly water related?
Ive read every post in this forum but I could do with some case specific assistance. My knowledge is unfortunately limited. Im reading various things to check..... main relay, 3 distributor sensors, ICM, 3 engine bay earths, crankshaft sensor, ignition switch?! Thoughts? and some direction would be much appreciated. Thankyou in advance.
My poor 95 civic, 1.5l SOHC is having some issues. Initially it was the fuel pump after I ran it empty and on refueling it refused to start - we got the pump running after removing it and running it directly off the battery, we hit it with a hammer and its came to life, intermittently. New fuel pump and fuel filter are now in place for good measure however, car still having issues (the fuel pump is working as I can hear it when I turn the ignition)
It has stopped twice on me, both times after trying to accelerate from lights (not sure if relevant). On removing spark plug wire and setting it on the valve cover, we tried starting and there was no spark at the time. But 5 minutes later it was all good and it drove 200kms without a problem before stopping once again.
I would jump straight to the distributor but this was replaced only 1 year ago, $600 (ouch) and I'd like to think it is still good. It is still receiving correct voltage on multimeter.
Whilst waiting for the fuel pump I did give the engine bay a wash and although I thought I was careful, its possibly water related?
Ive read every post in this forum but I could do with some case specific assistance. My knowledge is unfortunately limited. Im reading various things to check..... main relay, 3 distributor sensors, ICM, 3 engine bay earths, crankshaft sensor, ignition switch?! Thoughts? and some direction would be much appreciated. Thankyou in advance.
