1994 Honda Civic Starting Problems

1994 HONDA CIVIC
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ONEOFME292000
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So the car started but as I was backing up it died. Tried starting it again, it turned over after about 7 seconds. Pulled out of the driveway it died again. When I turn the key it makes the sound like it's going to start but it never turns over. My friend suggested it could be my igniter or the fuel pump. Any suggestions? Thanks
Apr 4, 2006 at 6:30 AM
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LOSONE
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1st check to see if you have spark. If not the problem is more than likely the EFI relay which is located up under the dash about where you knee would be for left hand drive cars.

The igniters are bullet proof but the relay is a high failure item.

It is a large black metal relay located high up in the dash. It is bolted in by a 10mm bolt. Dealer only item. Good luck
Apr 4, 2006 at 7:25 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Did you get a check engine light?
Apr 6, 2006 at 2:25 AM

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Check for spark first. If there is no spark, the EFI relay under the dash is the likely failure (large black metal relay held by a 10mm bolt; dealer item). The igniter is less likely.

Conversation Summary

A 1994 Civic EX starts, then dies while backing up, cranks after a delay, dies again, and later only sounds like it will start without turning over. A friend suggested the igniter or fuel pump. An expert advised checking spark and, if absent, the EFI relay under the dash, noting igniters rarely fail. Another expert asked whether a check engine light appeared.

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