Engine cranks, but will not start

1992 HONDA ACCORD
154,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SKYLAR RENEE
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Yeah, it has been having trouble starting, and once it would turn over it would turn off again if I didn't put it straight into drive and start driving once I was able to get it to start. But last Friday, I was at a stop light and it turned off on me. I barely got it started back up and home. But ever since then it hasn't wanted to start back up. It tries to start but it just won't turn over. I've just replaced the distributor cap Are there any videos on how to change out the desiccant pack and screen? rotor, and the spark plugs Are there any videos on how to change out the desiccant pack and screen? wires but still won't start. And when turning the key, you don't hear anything coming from the fuel pump. No sound at all. But I know that doesn't necessarily mean its that is the problem. I wondered if it possibly has to do with my stereo being that it is still locked at the moment and the red anti-theft light on, it still stays flashing. Even with the car on when it would start.
Jul 11, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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KASEKENNY
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If your engine is cranking and not starting and your theft light is on then this is the issue that we need to focus on.

Here is a guide that will help with resetting the system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

If this does not work then we need to check and make sure the control unit is getting the door lock switch input. Basically if the control unit gets the unlock signal from the right front door switch it should turn the system off.

If it is getting the signal but the theft system is not turning off then the control unit is the issue.

Take a look at the wiring diagram below. Here is a guide that will help with this testing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Thanks
Jul 12, 2021 at 8:55 AM
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