Honda starting problems
#31
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Re: Honda starting problems
I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds at
startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
have worked on has both......
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> until after the engine is running anyway.
>
>
> Ducky wrote:
> >
> > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> >
> > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > stolen
> > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition. When
I
> > got
> > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
pressure
> > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > >
> > > So far I have:
> > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > >
> > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
starting ?
> > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > - Replay perhaps
> > >
> > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds at
startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
have worked on has both......
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> until after the engine is running anyway.
>
>
> Ducky wrote:
> >
> > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> >
> > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > stolen
> > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition. When
I
> > got
> > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
pressure
> > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > >
> > > So far I have:
> > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > >
> > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
starting ?
> > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > - Replay perhaps
> > >
> > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
#32
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Re: Honda starting problems
I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds at
startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
have worked on has both......
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> until after the engine is running anyway.
>
>
> Ducky wrote:
> >
> > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> >
> > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > stolen
> > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition. When
I
> > got
> > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
pressure
> > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > >
> > > So far I have:
> > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > >
> > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
starting ?
> > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > - Replay perhaps
> > >
> > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds at
startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
have worked on has both......
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> until after the engine is running anyway.
>
>
> Ducky wrote:
> >
> > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> >
> > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > stolen
> > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition. When
I
> > got
> > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
pressure
> > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > >
> > > So far I have:
> > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > >
> > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
starting ?
> > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > - Replay perhaps
> > >
> > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
#33
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Re: Honda starting problems
I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds at
startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
have worked on has both......
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> until after the engine is running anyway.
>
>
> Ducky wrote:
> >
> > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> >
> > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > stolen
> > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition. When
I
> > got
> > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
pressure
> > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > >
> > > So far I have:
> > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > >
> > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
starting ?
> > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > - Replay perhaps
> > >
> > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds at
startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
have worked on has both......
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> until after the engine is running anyway.
>
>
> Ducky wrote:
> >
> > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> >
> > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > stolen
> > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition. When
I
> > got
> > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
pressure
> > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > >
> > > So far I have:
> > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > >
> > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
starting ?
> > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > - Replay perhaps
> > >
> > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
#34
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Re: Honda starting problems
Woody,
It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
about...
I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
spool valve ....
Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
John
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
at
> startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> have worked on has both......
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > until after the engine is running anyway.
> >
> >
> > Ducky wrote:
> > >
> > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > >
> > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > stolen
> > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> I
> > > got
> > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> pressure
> > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > >
> > > > So far I have:
> > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > >
> > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> starting ?
> > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > >
> > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > >
> > > > John
> > > >
> > > >
>
>
It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
about...
I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
spool valve ....
Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
John
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
at
> startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> have worked on has both......
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > until after the engine is running anyway.
> >
> >
> > Ducky wrote:
> > >
> > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > >
> > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > stolen
> > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> I
> > > got
> > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> pressure
> > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > >
> > > > So far I have:
> > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > >
> > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> starting ?
> > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > >
> > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > >
> > > > John
> > > >
> > > >
>
>
#35
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
Woody,
It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
about...
I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
spool valve ....
Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
John
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
at
> startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> have worked on has both......
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > until after the engine is running anyway.
> >
> >
> > Ducky wrote:
> > >
> > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > >
> > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > stolen
> > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> I
> > > got
> > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> pressure
> > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > >
> > > > So far I have:
> > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > >
> > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> starting ?
> > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > >
> > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > >
> > > > John
> > > >
> > > >
>
>
It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
about...
I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
spool valve ....
Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
John
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
at
> startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> have worked on has both......
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > until after the engine is running anyway.
> >
> >
> > Ducky wrote:
> > >
> > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > >
> > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > stolen
> > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> I
> > > got
> > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> pressure
> > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > >
> > > > So far I have:
> > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > >
> > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> starting ?
> > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > >
> > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > >
> > > > John
> > > >
> > > >
>
>
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
Woody,
It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
about...
I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
spool valve ....
Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
John
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
at
> startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> have worked on has both......
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > until after the engine is running anyway.
> >
> >
> > Ducky wrote:
> > >
> > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > >
> > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > stolen
> > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> I
> > > got
> > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> pressure
> > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > >
> > > > So far I have:
> > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > >
> > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> starting ?
> > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > >
> > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > >
> > > > John
> > > >
> > > >
>
>
It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
about...
I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
spool valve ....
Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
John
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
at
> startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> have worked on has both......
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > until after the engine is running anyway.
> >
> >
> > Ducky wrote:
> > >
> > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > >
> > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > stolen
> > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> I
> > > got
> > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> pressure
> > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > >
> > > > So far I have:
> > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > >
> > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> starting ?
> > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > >
> > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > >
> > > > John
> > > >
> > > >
>
>
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
Woody,
It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
about...
I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
spool valve ....
Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
John
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
at
> startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> have worked on has both......
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > until after the engine is running anyway.
> >
> >
> > Ducky wrote:
> > >
> > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > >
> > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > stolen
> > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> I
> > > got
> > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> pressure
> > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > >
> > > > So far I have:
> > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > >
> > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> starting ?
> > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > >
> > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > >
> > > > John
> > > >
> > > >
>
>
It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
about...
I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
spool valve ....
Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
John
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
at
> startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> have worked on has both......
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > until after the engine is running anyway.
> >
> >
> > Ducky wrote:
> > >
> > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > >
> > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > stolen
> > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> I
> > > got
> > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> pressure
> > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > >
> > > > So far I have:
> > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > >
> > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> starting ?
> > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > >
> > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > >
> > > > John
> > > >
> > > >
>
>
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
Randolph,
I just verified with the vendor that my distributor is complete with the ICM
& coil so I dont think its that.
Why do you think retarding or advancing might help? Sorry, I'm a novice
here
JOhn
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009D716.C31B5682@junkmail.com...
> It seems you have the service manual, but if you don't you can find some
> drawings of the distributor assembly with igniter and coil indicated at
> http://www.angelfire.com/ca/DrOhm/di...torRepair.html.
>
> I have not worked on the distributor on my '94. How close do you think
> the timing is after you put a new distributor on the car? Might be worth
> trying to retard or advance the timing by 10 degrees or so and try to
> start it again.
>
> John wrote:
> >
> > Randolph,
> >
> > 1. I just tried turning the ignition key past accessory and YES I did
hear
> > it buzz for a couple seconds so I think my relay and fuel pump are
ok.....
> >
> > 2. I am pretty clear on the TDC issue now .... I was able to check with
the
> > TDC markings on the belt and felt for compression on piston one as I
hand
> > cranked it from the side bolt.
> >
> > 3. My wires go in this firing order 1,3,4, 2 (compared to diagram from a
> > service manual). Assuming piston one is the furthest right , closest to
the
> > belts
> >
> > 4. The distributor I got is brand new and I am still waiting for a reply
> > from the seller on whether it included a coil and a ICM.
> >
> > However, in looking at the distributor, it looks like the coil is in
there?
> >
> > Still it trys to turn over but I dont think it is getting spark...
> >
> > Thanks for your help !
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C009.5FB75906@junkmail.com...
> > > I noticed in your other post that you worried about the TDC ambiguity.
> > > (tail end of compression stroke or tail end of exhaust stroke). If you
> > > can't find the mark in the cam shaft, you could try to simply swapping
> > > the #1 and number 4 plug wires and also the #2 and #3 plug wires. If
> > > this fixes the problem, you simply had the "wrong" TDC.
> > >
> > > Randolph wrote:
> > > >
> > > > When you turn the key to ignition (past accessory, not all the way
to
> > > > start) do you hear the fuel pump buzzing for a few seconds?. If not,
> > > > there probably is an issue with the main relay. It is one of the
weak
> > > > points on Honda's, so it could have gone bad, or the thieves may
have
> > > > removed and sold it.
> > > >
> > > > When you got the new distributor, did it come with the coil and the
> > > > igniter (ICM, or ignition control module)? They are both mounted
inside
> > > > the distributor. Do you have spark?
> > > >
> > > > Do you have a service manual so that you can check that you got the
plug
> > > > wires back in the correct order?
> > > >
> > > > John wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it
was
> > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> > I got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
I just verified with the vendor that my distributor is complete with the ICM
& coil so I dont think its that.
Why do you think retarding or advancing might help? Sorry, I'm a novice
here
JOhn
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009D716.C31B5682@junkmail.com...
> It seems you have the service manual, but if you don't you can find some
> drawings of the distributor assembly with igniter and coil indicated at
> http://www.angelfire.com/ca/DrOhm/di...torRepair.html.
>
> I have not worked on the distributor on my '94. How close do you think
> the timing is after you put a new distributor on the car? Might be worth
> trying to retard or advance the timing by 10 degrees or so and try to
> start it again.
>
> John wrote:
> >
> > Randolph,
> >
> > 1. I just tried turning the ignition key past accessory and YES I did
hear
> > it buzz for a couple seconds so I think my relay and fuel pump are
ok.....
> >
> > 2. I am pretty clear on the TDC issue now .... I was able to check with
the
> > TDC markings on the belt and felt for compression on piston one as I
hand
> > cranked it from the side bolt.
> >
> > 3. My wires go in this firing order 1,3,4, 2 (compared to diagram from a
> > service manual). Assuming piston one is the furthest right , closest to
the
> > belts
> >
> > 4. The distributor I got is brand new and I am still waiting for a reply
> > from the seller on whether it included a coil and a ICM.
> >
> > However, in looking at the distributor, it looks like the coil is in
there?
> >
> > Still it trys to turn over but I dont think it is getting spark...
> >
> > Thanks for your help !
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C009.5FB75906@junkmail.com...
> > > I noticed in your other post that you worried about the TDC ambiguity.
> > > (tail end of compression stroke or tail end of exhaust stroke). If you
> > > can't find the mark in the cam shaft, you could try to simply swapping
> > > the #1 and number 4 plug wires and also the #2 and #3 plug wires. If
> > > this fixes the problem, you simply had the "wrong" TDC.
> > >
> > > Randolph wrote:
> > > >
> > > > When you turn the key to ignition (past accessory, not all the way
to
> > > > start) do you hear the fuel pump buzzing for a few seconds?. If not,
> > > > there probably is an issue with the main relay. It is one of the
weak
> > > > points on Honda's, so it could have gone bad, or the thieves may
have
> > > > removed and sold it.
> > > >
> > > > When you got the new distributor, did it come with the coil and the
> > > > igniter (ICM, or ignition control module)? They are both mounted
inside
> > > > the distributor. Do you have spark?
> > > >
> > > > Do you have a service manual so that you can check that you got the
plug
> > > > wires back in the correct order?
> > > >
> > > > John wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it
was
> > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> > I got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
Randolph,
I just verified with the vendor that my distributor is complete with the ICM
& coil so I dont think its that.
Why do you think retarding or advancing might help? Sorry, I'm a novice
here
JOhn
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009D716.C31B5682@junkmail.com...
> It seems you have the service manual, but if you don't you can find some
> drawings of the distributor assembly with igniter and coil indicated at
> http://www.angelfire.com/ca/DrOhm/di...torRepair.html.
>
> I have not worked on the distributor on my '94. How close do you think
> the timing is after you put a new distributor on the car? Might be worth
> trying to retard or advance the timing by 10 degrees or so and try to
> start it again.
>
> John wrote:
> >
> > Randolph,
> >
> > 1. I just tried turning the ignition key past accessory and YES I did
hear
> > it buzz for a couple seconds so I think my relay and fuel pump are
ok.....
> >
> > 2. I am pretty clear on the TDC issue now .... I was able to check with
the
> > TDC markings on the belt and felt for compression on piston one as I
hand
> > cranked it from the side bolt.
> >
> > 3. My wires go in this firing order 1,3,4, 2 (compared to diagram from a
> > service manual). Assuming piston one is the furthest right , closest to
the
> > belts
> >
> > 4. The distributor I got is brand new and I am still waiting for a reply
> > from the seller on whether it included a coil and a ICM.
> >
> > However, in looking at the distributor, it looks like the coil is in
there?
> >
> > Still it trys to turn over but I dont think it is getting spark...
> >
> > Thanks for your help !
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C009.5FB75906@junkmail.com...
> > > I noticed in your other post that you worried about the TDC ambiguity.
> > > (tail end of compression stroke or tail end of exhaust stroke). If you
> > > can't find the mark in the cam shaft, you could try to simply swapping
> > > the #1 and number 4 plug wires and also the #2 and #3 plug wires. If
> > > this fixes the problem, you simply had the "wrong" TDC.
> > >
> > > Randolph wrote:
> > > >
> > > > When you turn the key to ignition (past accessory, not all the way
to
> > > > start) do you hear the fuel pump buzzing for a few seconds?. If not,
> > > > there probably is an issue with the main relay. It is one of the
weak
> > > > points on Honda's, so it could have gone bad, or the thieves may
have
> > > > removed and sold it.
> > > >
> > > > When you got the new distributor, did it come with the coil and the
> > > > igniter (ICM, or ignition control module)? They are both mounted
inside
> > > > the distributor. Do you have spark?
> > > >
> > > > Do you have a service manual so that you can check that you got the
plug
> > > > wires back in the correct order?
> > > >
> > > > John wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it
was
> > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> > I got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
I just verified with the vendor that my distributor is complete with the ICM
& coil so I dont think its that.
Why do you think retarding or advancing might help? Sorry, I'm a novice
here
JOhn
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009D716.C31B5682@junkmail.com...
> It seems you have the service manual, but if you don't you can find some
> drawings of the distributor assembly with igniter and coil indicated at
> http://www.angelfire.com/ca/DrOhm/di...torRepair.html.
>
> I have not worked on the distributor on my '94. How close do you think
> the timing is after you put a new distributor on the car? Might be worth
> trying to retard or advance the timing by 10 degrees or so and try to
> start it again.
>
> John wrote:
> >
> > Randolph,
> >
> > 1. I just tried turning the ignition key past accessory and YES I did
hear
> > it buzz for a couple seconds so I think my relay and fuel pump are
ok.....
> >
> > 2. I am pretty clear on the TDC issue now .... I was able to check with
the
> > TDC markings on the belt and felt for compression on piston one as I
hand
> > cranked it from the side bolt.
> >
> > 3. My wires go in this firing order 1,3,4, 2 (compared to diagram from a
> > service manual). Assuming piston one is the furthest right , closest to
the
> > belts
> >
> > 4. The distributor I got is brand new and I am still waiting for a reply
> > from the seller on whether it included a coil and a ICM.
> >
> > However, in looking at the distributor, it looks like the coil is in
there?
> >
> > Still it trys to turn over but I dont think it is getting spark...
> >
> > Thanks for your help !
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C009.5FB75906@junkmail.com...
> > > I noticed in your other post that you worried about the TDC ambiguity.
> > > (tail end of compression stroke or tail end of exhaust stroke). If you
> > > can't find the mark in the cam shaft, you could try to simply swapping
> > > the #1 and number 4 plug wires and also the #2 and #3 plug wires. If
> > > this fixes the problem, you simply had the "wrong" TDC.
> > >
> > > Randolph wrote:
> > > >
> > > > When you turn the key to ignition (past accessory, not all the way
to
> > > > start) do you hear the fuel pump buzzing for a few seconds?. If not,
> > > > there probably is an issue with the main relay. It is one of the
weak
> > > > points on Honda's, so it could have gone bad, or the thieves may
have
> > > > removed and sold it.
> > > >
> > > > When you got the new distributor, did it come with the coil and the
> > > > igniter (ICM, or ignition control module)? They are both mounted
inside
> > > > the distributor. Do you have spark?
> > > >
> > > > Do you have a service manual so that you can check that you got the
plug
> > > > wires back in the correct order?
> > > >
> > > > John wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it
was
> > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> > I got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
Randolph,
I just verified with the vendor that my distributor is complete with the ICM
& coil so I dont think its that.
Why do you think retarding or advancing might help? Sorry, I'm a novice
here
JOhn
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009D716.C31B5682@junkmail.com...
> It seems you have the service manual, but if you don't you can find some
> drawings of the distributor assembly with igniter and coil indicated at
> http://www.angelfire.com/ca/DrOhm/di...torRepair.html.
>
> I have not worked on the distributor on my '94. How close do you think
> the timing is after you put a new distributor on the car? Might be worth
> trying to retard or advance the timing by 10 degrees or so and try to
> start it again.
>
> John wrote:
> >
> > Randolph,
> >
> > 1. I just tried turning the ignition key past accessory and YES I did
hear
> > it buzz for a couple seconds so I think my relay and fuel pump are
ok.....
> >
> > 2. I am pretty clear on the TDC issue now .... I was able to check with
the
> > TDC markings on the belt and felt for compression on piston one as I
hand
> > cranked it from the side bolt.
> >
> > 3. My wires go in this firing order 1,3,4, 2 (compared to diagram from a
> > service manual). Assuming piston one is the furthest right , closest to
the
> > belts
> >
> > 4. The distributor I got is brand new and I am still waiting for a reply
> > from the seller on whether it included a coil and a ICM.
> >
> > However, in looking at the distributor, it looks like the coil is in
there?
> >
> > Still it trys to turn over but I dont think it is getting spark...
> >
> > Thanks for your help !
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C009.5FB75906@junkmail.com...
> > > I noticed in your other post that you worried about the TDC ambiguity.
> > > (tail end of compression stroke or tail end of exhaust stroke). If you
> > > can't find the mark in the cam shaft, you could try to simply swapping
> > > the #1 and number 4 plug wires and also the #2 and #3 plug wires. If
> > > this fixes the problem, you simply had the "wrong" TDC.
> > >
> > > Randolph wrote:
> > > >
> > > > When you turn the key to ignition (past accessory, not all the way
to
> > > > start) do you hear the fuel pump buzzing for a few seconds?. If not,
> > > > there probably is an issue with the main relay. It is one of the
weak
> > > > points on Honda's, so it could have gone bad, or the thieves may
have
> > > > removed and sold it.
> > > >
> > > > When you got the new distributor, did it come with the coil and the
> > > > igniter (ICM, or ignition control module)? They are both mounted
inside
> > > > the distributor. Do you have spark?
> > > >
> > > > Do you have a service manual so that you can check that you got the
plug
> > > > wires back in the correct order?
> > > >
> > > > John wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it
was
> > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> > I got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
I just verified with the vendor that my distributor is complete with the ICM
& coil so I dont think its that.
Why do you think retarding or advancing might help? Sorry, I'm a novice
here
JOhn
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009D716.C31B5682@junkmail.com...
> It seems you have the service manual, but if you don't you can find some
> drawings of the distributor assembly with igniter and coil indicated at
> http://www.angelfire.com/ca/DrOhm/di...torRepair.html.
>
> I have not worked on the distributor on my '94. How close do you think
> the timing is after you put a new distributor on the car? Might be worth
> trying to retard or advance the timing by 10 degrees or so and try to
> start it again.
>
> John wrote:
> >
> > Randolph,
> >
> > 1. I just tried turning the ignition key past accessory and YES I did
hear
> > it buzz for a couple seconds so I think my relay and fuel pump are
ok.....
> >
> > 2. I am pretty clear on the TDC issue now .... I was able to check with
the
> > TDC markings on the belt and felt for compression on piston one as I
hand
> > cranked it from the side bolt.
> >
> > 3. My wires go in this firing order 1,3,4, 2 (compared to diagram from a
> > service manual). Assuming piston one is the furthest right , closest to
the
> > belts
> >
> > 4. The distributor I got is brand new and I am still waiting for a reply
> > from the seller on whether it included a coil and a ICM.
> >
> > However, in looking at the distributor, it looks like the coil is in
there?
> >
> > Still it trys to turn over but I dont think it is getting spark...
> >
> > Thanks for your help !
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C009.5FB75906@junkmail.com...
> > > I noticed in your other post that you worried about the TDC ambiguity.
> > > (tail end of compression stroke or tail end of exhaust stroke). If you
> > > can't find the mark in the cam shaft, you could try to simply swapping
> > > the #1 and number 4 plug wires and also the #2 and #3 plug wires. If
> > > this fixes the problem, you simply had the "wrong" TDC.
> > >
> > > Randolph wrote:
> > > >
> > > > When you turn the key to ignition (past accessory, not all the way
to
> > > > start) do you hear the fuel pump buzzing for a few seconds?. If not,
> > > > there probably is an issue with the main relay. It is one of the
weak
> > > > points on Honda's, so it could have gone bad, or the thieves may
have
> > > > removed and sold it.
> > > >
> > > > When you got the new distributor, did it come with the coil and the
> > > > igniter (ICM, or ignition control module)? They are both mounted
inside
> > > > the distributor. Do you have spark?
> > > >
> > > > Do you have a service manual so that you can check that you got the
plug
> > > > wires back in the correct order?
> > > >
> > > > John wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it
was
> > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> > I got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
#41
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Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
Randolph,
I just verified with the vendor that my distributor is complete with the ICM
& coil so I dont think its that.
Why do you think retarding or advancing might help? Sorry, I'm a novice
here
JOhn
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009D716.C31B5682@junkmail.com...
> It seems you have the service manual, but if you don't you can find some
> drawings of the distributor assembly with igniter and coil indicated at
> http://www.angelfire.com/ca/DrOhm/di...torRepair.html.
>
> I have not worked on the distributor on my '94. How close do you think
> the timing is after you put a new distributor on the car? Might be worth
> trying to retard or advance the timing by 10 degrees or so and try to
> start it again.
>
> John wrote:
> >
> > Randolph,
> >
> > 1. I just tried turning the ignition key past accessory and YES I did
hear
> > it buzz for a couple seconds so I think my relay and fuel pump are
ok.....
> >
> > 2. I am pretty clear on the TDC issue now .... I was able to check with
the
> > TDC markings on the belt and felt for compression on piston one as I
hand
> > cranked it from the side bolt.
> >
> > 3. My wires go in this firing order 1,3,4, 2 (compared to diagram from a
> > service manual). Assuming piston one is the furthest right , closest to
the
> > belts
> >
> > 4. The distributor I got is brand new and I am still waiting for a reply
> > from the seller on whether it included a coil and a ICM.
> >
> > However, in looking at the distributor, it looks like the coil is in
there?
> >
> > Still it trys to turn over but I dont think it is getting spark...
> >
> > Thanks for your help !
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C009.5FB75906@junkmail.com...
> > > I noticed in your other post that you worried about the TDC ambiguity.
> > > (tail end of compression stroke or tail end of exhaust stroke). If you
> > > can't find the mark in the cam shaft, you could try to simply swapping
> > > the #1 and number 4 plug wires and also the #2 and #3 plug wires. If
> > > this fixes the problem, you simply had the "wrong" TDC.
> > >
> > > Randolph wrote:
> > > >
> > > > When you turn the key to ignition (past accessory, not all the way
to
> > > > start) do you hear the fuel pump buzzing for a few seconds?. If not,
> > > > there probably is an issue with the main relay. It is one of the
weak
> > > > points on Honda's, so it could have gone bad, or the thieves may
have
> > > > removed and sold it.
> > > >
> > > > When you got the new distributor, did it come with the coil and the
> > > > igniter (ICM, or ignition control module)? They are both mounted
inside
> > > > the distributor. Do you have spark?
> > > >
> > > > Do you have a service manual so that you can check that you got the
plug
> > > > wires back in the correct order?
> > > >
> > > > John wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it
was
> > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> > I got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
I just verified with the vendor that my distributor is complete with the ICM
& coil so I dont think its that.
Why do you think retarding or advancing might help? Sorry, I'm a novice
here
JOhn
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:4009D716.C31B5682@junkmail.com...
> It seems you have the service manual, but if you don't you can find some
> drawings of the distributor assembly with igniter and coil indicated at
> http://www.angelfire.com/ca/DrOhm/di...torRepair.html.
>
> I have not worked on the distributor on my '94. How close do you think
> the timing is after you put a new distributor on the car? Might be worth
> trying to retard or advance the timing by 10 degrees or so and try to
> start it again.
>
> John wrote:
> >
> > Randolph,
> >
> > 1. I just tried turning the ignition key past accessory and YES I did
hear
> > it buzz for a couple seconds so I think my relay and fuel pump are
ok.....
> >
> > 2. I am pretty clear on the TDC issue now .... I was able to check with
the
> > TDC markings on the belt and felt for compression on piston one as I
hand
> > cranked it from the side bolt.
> >
> > 3. My wires go in this firing order 1,3,4, 2 (compared to diagram from a
> > service manual). Assuming piston one is the furthest right , closest to
the
> > belts
> >
> > 4. The distributor I got is brand new and I am still waiting for a reply
> > from the seller on whether it included a coil and a ICM.
> >
> > However, in looking at the distributor, it looks like the coil is in
there?
> >
> > Still it trys to turn over but I dont think it is getting spark...
> >
> > Thanks for your help !
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C009.5FB75906@junkmail.com...
> > > I noticed in your other post that you worried about the TDC ambiguity.
> > > (tail end of compression stroke or tail end of exhaust stroke). If you
> > > can't find the mark in the cam shaft, you could try to simply swapping
> > > the #1 and number 4 plug wires and also the #2 and #3 plug wires. If
> > > this fixes the problem, you simply had the "wrong" TDC.
> > >
> > > Randolph wrote:
> > > >
> > > > When you turn the key to ignition (past accessory, not all the way
to
> > > > start) do you hear the fuel pump buzzing for a few seconds?. If not,
> > > > there probably is an issue with the main relay. It is one of the
weak
> > > > points on Honda's, so it could have gone bad, or the thieves may
have
> > > > removed and sold it.
> > > >
> > > > When you got the new distributor, did it come with the coil and the
> > > > igniter (ICM, or ignition control module)? They are both mounted
inside
> > > > the distributor. Do you have spark?
> > > >
> > > > Do you have a service manual so that you can check that you got the
plug
> > > > wires back in the correct order?
> > > >
> > > > John wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it
was
> > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
When
> > I got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
#42
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Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
There are two widgets in that area, the VTEC solenoid valve and the VTEC
oil pressure sender. A fault in either of these will not prevent you
from starting the car, it will simply keep the engine from engaging the
second set of cam lobes.
John wrote:
>
> Woody,
>
> It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
> about...
>
> I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
> spool valve ....
>
> Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
>
> John
>
> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
> news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> > I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> > or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> > ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> > oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
> at
> > startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> > have worked on has both......
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > > until after the engine is running anyway.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ducky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > > >
> > > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
> When
> > I
> > > > got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
> >
oil pressure sender. A fault in either of these will not prevent you
from starting the car, it will simply keep the engine from engaging the
second set of cam lobes.
John wrote:
>
> Woody,
>
> It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
> about...
>
> I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
> spool valve ....
>
> Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
>
> John
>
> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
> news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> > I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> > or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> > ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> > oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
> at
> > startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> > have worked on has both......
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > > until after the engine is running anyway.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ducky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > > >
> > > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
> When
> > I
> > > > got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
> >
#43
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
There are two widgets in that area, the VTEC solenoid valve and the VTEC
oil pressure sender. A fault in either of these will not prevent you
from starting the car, it will simply keep the engine from engaging the
second set of cam lobes.
John wrote:
>
> Woody,
>
> It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
> about...
>
> I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
> spool valve ....
>
> Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
>
> John
>
> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
> news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> > I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> > or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> > ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> > oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
> at
> > startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> > have worked on has both......
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > > until after the engine is running anyway.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ducky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > > >
> > > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
> When
> > I
> > > > got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
> >
oil pressure sender. A fault in either of these will not prevent you
from starting the car, it will simply keep the engine from engaging the
second set of cam lobes.
John wrote:
>
> Woody,
>
> It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
> about...
>
> I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
> spool valve ....
>
> Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
>
> John
>
> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
> news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> > I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> > or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> > ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> > oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
> at
> > startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> > have worked on has both......
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > > until after the engine is running anyway.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ducky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > > >
> > > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
> When
> > I
> > > > got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
> >
#44
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Honda starting problems
There are two widgets in that area, the VTEC solenoid valve and the VTEC
oil pressure sender. A fault in either of these will not prevent you
from starting the car, it will simply keep the engine from engaging the
second set of cam lobes.
John wrote:
>
> Woody,
>
> It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
> about...
>
> I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
> spool valve ....
>
> Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
>
> John
>
> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
> news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> > I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> > or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> > ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> > oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
> at
> > startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> > have worked on has both......
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > > until after the engine is running anyway.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ducky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > > >
> > > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
> When
> > I
> > > > got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
> >
oil pressure sender. A fault in either of these will not prevent you
from starting the car, it will simply keep the engine from engaging the
second set of cam lobes.
John wrote:
>
> Woody,
>
> It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
> about...
>
> I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
> spool valve ....
>
> Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
>
> John
>
> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
> news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> > I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> > or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> > ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> > oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
> at
> > startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> > have worked on has both......
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > > until after the engine is running anyway.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ducky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > > >
> > > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
> When
> > I
> > > > got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
> >
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Re: Honda starting problems
There are two widgets in that area, the VTEC solenoid valve and the VTEC
oil pressure sender. A fault in either of these will not prevent you
from starting the car, it will simply keep the engine from engaging the
second set of cam lobes.
John wrote:
>
> Woody,
>
> It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
> about...
>
> I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
> spool valve ....
>
> Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
>
> John
>
> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
> news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> > I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> > or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> > ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> > oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
> at
> > startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> > have worked on has both......
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > > until after the engine is running anyway.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ducky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > > >
> > > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
> When
> > I
> > > > got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
> >
oil pressure sender. A fault in either of these will not prevent you
from starting the car, it will simply keep the engine from engaging the
second set of cam lobes.
John wrote:
>
> Woody,
>
> It turns out that I was being a dumbass and didn't know what I was talking
> about...
>
> I dont have a broken oil pressure switch ... instead I have a broken vtec
> spool valve ....
>
> Now would this prevent the car from starting ???
>
> John
>
> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message
> news:vYkOb.31573$P%1.25167326@newssvr28.news.prodi gy.com...
> > I don't know about your Honda but many cars have two oil pressure switches
> > or a dual switch. One goes to the idiot light and the other is in the
> > ignition circuit as a safety measure. It kills the fuel pump if you loose
> > oil pressure. It has a bypass relay that bypasses it for several seconds
> at
> > startup. Maybe Honda is too cheap to put both in but every American car i
> > have worked on has both......
> > "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:4009C887.890DCED0@junkmail.com...
> > > No, a broken oil pressure switch will not prevent starting. The oil
> > > pressure switch reports to the idiot light only. Besides, why would
> > > there be an oil-pressure / starting interlock? There is no oil pressure
> > > until after the engine is running anyway.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ducky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > And yes a broken oil pressure switch will prevent starting.
> > > >
> > > > "John" <jchin92@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:100jbrop44j9q57@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > I have a 95 Honda Civic EX (1.6L) that I just recovered after it was
> > > > stolen
> > > > > from me. The car has 142k miles and WAS in pretty good condition.
> When
> > I
> > > > got
> > > > > it back it was missing a distributor, a battery and a broken Oil
> > pressure
> > > > > switch and therefore the car would not start.
> > > > >
> > > > > So far I have:
> > > > > 1. Replaced the battery
> > > > > 2. Replaced the distributor (brand new from eBay)
> > > > > 3. Replaced the starter (remanufactured)
> > > > >
> > > > > But the car still does not start ...... Any suggestions ???
> > > > > - Perhaps changing all four spark plugs and wires?
> > > > > - Also would a broken oil pressure switch prevent the car from
> > starting ?
> > > > > - How about a faulty fuel pump?
> > > > > - Replay perhaps
> > > > >
> > > > > I would appreciate any help greatly !
> > > > >
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
> >