1990 Honda CRX car starting problem

1990 HONDA CRX
63,355 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CALICO9
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1990 Honda with PGM Fuel Injection module. Had problems starting car (Car cranks, but does not start). Mechanic replaced ,(Factory remanufactured)ignition rotor, distributor cap,[img:7b9c046694]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/397061_crx_2.jpg[/img:7b9c046694] ignition wires, spark plugs and air filter. Worked fine for a couple of days. Ran an errand, car wouldn't start. Started on third try. Had mechanic replace ignition rotor and distributor cap. Worked fine for couple of days, ran an errand, car wouldn't start until the 7th time. Started up and drove it home. I was told it was not a fuel filter problem. There is no "clicking" (solenoid problem) or battery corrosion.The car is clean, garaged, rust-free. What now?
Aug 17, 2009 at 8:23 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Calico9, Thank you for the donation. When engine could not start did you check if it was fuel or ignition sparks that was missing? The PGM-FI main relay is known to intermittent fail resulting in the fuel pump not getting power supply. I would suggest checking it out, resoldering of the relay joints would solve the problem.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_PGMFIRelay90Civic_3.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_PGMRelayHonda_2.jpg

Aug 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM
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