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04-28-2009, 11:31 AM | #11 (permalink) | |
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I make a pretty decent living diagnosing this stuff |
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04-28-2009, 11:40 AM | #15 (permalink) |
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Wait you may be right. He may have a bad fuel line or have to just change a filter.
How Do I Know if I have a Bad Fuel Pump? |
04-28-2009, 11:43 AM | #16 (permalink) | |
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My questions for you: Do you have a CEL (check engine light)? When you turn the key in the ignition to the point right before the starter kicks in, do you hear the fuel pump prime for 2 seconds? (low hum coming from under the back seat) One of the things that 5th generation Civics are famous for is the main relay failing. The solder points on the relay board dry out and crack. Sometimes the spark will jump that crack and run. Other times, you get no power to the fuel pump and the car dies or won't start. If this is your problem, you can repair this yourself! All you need is a soldering iron. If it did not come on. When you turn put the key in the ignition, turn, and the lights come on, does the CEL come on for two seconds then turn off? If so, that means it works. If not, the bulb is disconnected or burned out and you could have CEL codes to retrieve that will tell you the source of your problems! |
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04-28-2009, 11:59 AM | #20 (permalink) |
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How about you don't come in on a conversation with out knowing a damn thign that was said? We were simply disscussing what could be wrong and what could'nt be. And just becasue he is older dose'nt mean he dont make mistakes.
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