Engine died and wont start?

2000 HONDA CRV
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGBLUE1972
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died and wont start has fuel pressure and spark
Sep 23, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it the correct fuel pressure? you need to verify if its within specs by using a fuel pressure gauge and also if the injectors are pulsing
Sep 23, 2009 at 8:41 PM
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BIGBLUE1972
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fuel pressure is right injectors are pulsing and plugs are sparking.checked ohms on crankshaft pois. sensor,top dead center sensor and cylinder pois. sensor.all checked out with in spec.
Sep 25, 2009 at 9:06 PM
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If you're getting fuel and spark-verify the valve and ignition timing
Sep 26, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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BIGBLUE1972
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belt is new and timing mark are still dot to dot
Sep 26, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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fuel pressure is right

What was the fuel pressure readings?
Sep 26, 2009 at 8:02 PM
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BIGBLUE1972
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fuel pressure is correct
Sep 27, 2009 at 9:05 AM
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BIGBLUE1972
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36 psi
Sep 27, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Get a compression test done.

Did problem occur immediately after replacement of timing belt?
Sep 27, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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BIGBLUE1972
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No. Problem occurred 20,000 miles after replacement under normal driving conditions, not hot rodding.
Sep 27, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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BIGBLUE1972
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comp. test was done and all 4 cylinders check out within spec by honda.still wont start or even try to start.
Sep 27, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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KHLOW2008
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With sparks and fuel, the engine should be starting. Check the compression to get an idea of the engine condition.
Sep 28, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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BIGBLUE1972
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compr. was check and was well in the specs of honda
Sep 29, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Does Check engine light come on during initial ignition ON and goes OFF after 2 seconds?

Basically these are what to check when engine does not start. Check if you have missed out anything on those applicable possible causes and let me know if you require any info.

By the way did you test if the sparks are bright blue or dull orange? A dull orange spark means the ignition coil is weak and the spark might be too weak to fire up the engine.

Did you try with some starting fluid into manifold?

Please go over this guide

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

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Sep 30, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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BIGBLUE1972
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compression check was done and checked out by Honda specs. All sensors, tps, map, crannk position sensor, intake air temp sensor, crank flucuation sensor, cylinder positioning sensor, top dead center positioning sensor, evap salonoied, fuel pressure regulator, fuel pressure, ignition coil, p.c.m., ignition control module, battery voltage, neutral safety switch, injection trigger signal, injectors c.p.u., fuses and relays, timing belt and relay, was all checked with a multi meter and noid lights. everything checked out within hondas specks. check ingine light comes on and goes off when ignition is turned on, no trouble codes in computer. had it started a few times when u would hit the gas the engine would die, and now the engine will not start at all.
Oct 4, 2009 at 4:33 PM
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BIGBLUE1972
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sprayed starting fluid in intake and will not start still put fresh plugs in it burning bright blue . was told that the distributor could be bad so I got a new one and it started right up, thanks for the help.
Oct 4, 2009 at 4:37 PM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Oct 5, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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