Car will not start and electrical systems going crazy?

2004 HONDA CIVIC
148,000 MILES • 1.7L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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When I try to turn the car over it will start but the motor shakes violently and the car shuts off. The gauged will go all over the place but there isn’t a CEL I can look up with my obd2 and the battery keeps draining.
May 23, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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Most of the time when the electrical system is not acting correctly the battery is at fault. I would have the battery tested to be sure at an auto parts store. Can you upload a short video on what is doing on?
May 23, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Here’s a video.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Thanks for the video. The problem is not the battery. It seems like the engine is not getting fuel. Can you see if the engine will run on starting fluid?

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May 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Okay, so no it doesn’t run on starting fluid. I replaced the fuel pump and filter and nothing. I unplugged the egr valve and as long as I am holding the gas pedal to the floor it will crank over but it runs really bad and sounds super bogged down.
Jun 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Hmm, it could have a clogged air filter or catalytic converter, also the timing belt could have jumped a tooth. Lets remove the spark plugs for inspection. Here is the timing belt marks as well so you can check it out. I had a thought it can be bad gas? How did the fuel look when you had the fuel pump out?
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Jun 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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