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Car engine not starting up?

Tiny
JONATHAN JONES2
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I have changed the battery distributor spark plugs and wires, fuel pump and main fuel pump relay and starter checked. And car not starting. It is like it is not getting fire. Will timing belt cause car not to start or get fire?
Saturday, March 30th, 2019 AT 6:18 AM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Yes, a broken timing belt would cause a vehicle not to start. In your vehicle's case it wouldn't start nor would the fuel injectors work or the spark plugs. I have included a description of the Crankshaft Position Sensor in the diagrams down below. I have also included a few links down below for you to go to.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please go to these links and the information I have included in the diagrams down below for you and get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Sunday, March 31st, 2019 AT 1:32 AM
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My car will not start in the rain. Sometimes when it stops raining, it will gurgle while hesitating to start. And then another issue (not sure if its related) when I am excelarating up hill it putters!If I let off the gas some it will run regular.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi Blonde80,

If the non starting is due to fuel issues, then the PGM-FI main relay is the likely culprit. Remove the relay and resolder the ciruit board to see if it helps.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_PGMFIRelay95Accord_4.jpg

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
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I have a 1994 Honda Accord. It takes a while for it to start. I've noticed that it will not start until the check engine light goes off! I've changed the Main Relay. What could be the problem?
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi nciowr007,

If the Check Engine Lamp tends to stay on more than 2 seconds before going off, the PCM is failing. When you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back. Other things to check would be the grounds at the thermostat housing.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
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Thank you for the information! The check engine light stays on 5 min-50 min. It really just depends on the day. What exactly is a PCM?
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
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Hi nciowr007,

Seems you have a fault with the Power Control Module ( PCM ), layman's term is engine computer.

Recheck the PGM-FI main relay and if no fault found, you either need to rebuild the PCM or replace it. Before doing that, check the PCM ground connections at the thermostat housing.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 1994 Honda Accord LX 4clylinder. The timing belt had snapped while I was driving. Since the honda accord engine is a interference it had damage the values. So I decide to put another accord motor. I install another honda accord motor, the same motor as the one I had in my car. Now the new motor is install and it wont start. So I install a new ignition and a new computer and it still doesnt turn on. The battery and alternator are good. What could be the problem? I really dont know what else to do?
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You need to provide more help to us to get this running. Does the car have spark? Did you keep the old motor to possibly pull sensors off?
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The car has no spark or any type of current going trought the car. Could it possibly be the sensors? What other problems can cuase the car not to start?
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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With no spark at the plugs right? Then use a volt ohm meter and check to see if there is current to the coil. It is most likely located in the distributor. It needs to have 12 volts of current to it. Did you keep the old car engine?
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
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My 94 Accord would die at hard stops while low on gas. A few weeks later died again this time wouldn't start back up. No fuel was being delivered from pump. We dropped the tank, replaced the pump and nothing. Did some research, took out main relay and re-soldered bad connections. Last night I put the relay back in and nothing again, car just cranks. Relay should be good since the 3 clicks are heard when attempting to start.I cant really hear if the pump hums based on its location. Any suggestions as to where I should check next? We will check the fuel filter today.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You might try replacing the fuel filter and while it is diconnected turn the switch to see if you have fuel pumping out. Try to direct it safely in to a container but it should be quick and easy to tell if there is pressure there. If so, move along to the fuel filter replacement and if that does not do it, the injectors and rail would be next to examine.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks. Will do and keep you updated
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
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I have a 1994 honda accord that came in my shop that will not start. Customer said it was fuel pump but after testing fuel pump was working and pressure was good. When it came in it was also firing but now it will not fire. Tried new distributor & coil with no luck. Have tested wires as much as I can with chilton book. Am lost do you have any suggestions
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
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Inspect and test the PGM-FI main relay
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
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Have two books one is just for location of relays and sensor does not show this in either. Could you tell me location thanks
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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PGM-FI Main Relay Behind left side of dash


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_pgmfi_4.jpg

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 94 Honda Accord 2.2L 4 cyl. Auto trans. About 187,000 miles. It would not start when outside temperture is hot, but it would start when the temperture is cool or cold. It will turn over, and it seems like not getting fuel. What's wrong with my car? Thank you.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 12:57 PM (Merged)
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Verify what is missing. Fuel or spark
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