Off and on starting regardless if hot or cold?

Tiny
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  • 1990 ACURA INTEGRA
For about a week Ive been having problems off and on starting the vehicle regardless if hot or cold. Now it doesn't seem to want to start at all. I think it is something to due with the fuel. Please help find out the problem.
Monday, June 1st, 2009 AT 5:20 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

So, what exactly are you experiencing?
Does it just crank and crank without starting?

This could be due to either spark or fuel issue.
Best step would be to check each item till finding the issue.

When you turn the key to the on position, can you hear your fuel pump come on?
An inoperative fuel pump can be due to burnt relay or a bad pump.
First check the relay. The fuel pump relay is located under the dash on the left-hand side (see picture below).
Check for any corrosion on burnt pins.
This relay can also be tested:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

If the relay is good then check the wiring harness for the fuel pump, to see if it has power to the pump. If there is power but the pump is not coming on, then it is likely a bad fuel pump.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

If the vehicle is getting fuel, but still no start, check for spark. You can simply take out on of the plugs and crank the engine to see if it is producing spark. No spark can cause by faulty ignition coil, distributor cap/rotor or a bad distributor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

I have attached diagrams including fuel pump test procedure as well as distributor cap and rotor and ignition coil instructions.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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