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begin On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 08:48:36 -0500, darien7684 > wrote: >As I said before - he is not on a wild goose chase. The ignition switch >was checked as well as the coil and they both are fine. >Do you have any suggestions without out making comments about the >mechanic's integrity? I've given you exact details on how to narrow it down to the ignition, fuel, exhaust, or compression in several posts. If you want a "try this", or "try that", then that is exactly what I won't give you. How many parts make up a running engine? Just about any of them can keep it from starting. Are you going to try replacing them all? Until you narrow it down to ignition/fuel/exhaust/compression, you haven't a clue why the car won't start or even where to start looking. When you get that much of a clue, come back. Otherwise, I suggest you torch the car and take the bus. |
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Well, let me say thanks for your help ... but I could have done without the
sarcastic attitude. I will admit, I do not know a lot about engines, but you talking to me like I'm an idiot doesn't help either. |
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This is the second mechanic ...
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This is the second mechanic ...
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begin On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 11:08:15 -0500, darien7684 > wrote: >This is the second mechanic ... Is there spark? Is the timing correct? Is there fuel pressure? Is the fuel going to the injector rail Is there a signal going to the fuel injectors? Is the fuel injector rail grounded? Is there raw gas going out the tail pipe? Does the engine computer throw any codes? Should it give an "all ok" code? Is the exhaust free flowing? Is there compression? Have you done the troubleshooting flowchart out of the honda shop manual? |
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"darien7684" > wrote in message lkaboutautos.com... > This is the second mechanic ... > Does the second guy know that the first guy corrected the timing by "four teeth"? Did he access the timing belt and re-install it to correct these four teeth? Or take out the distributor and turn the gear? What did he actually do? If the distributor has been out, I would say there is a chance things were not properly aligned when it was put back. If it is firing the wrong cylinders at the wrong time, that would be enough to make it not start. If you think this second guy is actually competent, have him recheck whatever was done to the timing, including the belt itself and the distributor. |
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As of this afternoon, it is being towed to the dealer. Hopefully they will
be able to find something. |
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> As of this afternoon, it is being towed to the dealer. Hopefully they will
> be able to find something. > > I just saw this thread. Please post what the final prognosis was. Thx. |
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We'll do - thanks!
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The dealer said it has something to do with a pulley not catching when it
tries to start. Replacing that would be about $750, which would get it to start. After it has started, there will be more problems. Basically, it comes down to the engine needs to be replaced. |
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