Fuel pump not priming on 95 Civic

[GearheadTool]

Originally Posted by Cd

I had a similar problem. It turned out to be the ECU.
When you turn the key to the second click, ( just before the starter kicks in ) do you hear a slight whirring noise ? ( it lasts for around 3-4 seconds )
This would be the fuel pump priming.
If the fuel pump is priming, then I would look at the ECU.

Good luck

I will check this today.

It primes so intermittently..

[GearheadTool]

Originally Posted by Old Mechanic

Distributor?

regards
mech

It's possible.. getting spark, though

What would I look for?

[GearheadTool]

Maybe today will be sunnier and I can focus on it.

[Miller88]

Aren't Hondas of that era known for a solder joint going bad causing the fuel pump relay (under the dash) to not work?

I think it's called the "main relay"

[GearheadTool]

Originally Posted by Miller88

Aren't Hondas of that era known for a solder joint going bad causing the fuel pump relay (under the dash) to not work?

I think it's called the "main relay"

They are. I have a new relay in place.

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[GearheadTool]

Ok... Sling Blade hello.. The problem was a cominbation of:

1. Improper Firing Order (see videos)
2. No ground (ground is on it now)
And.. 3. NO GAS.

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And stays running....

[GearheadTool]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFu9FGD3CKU

Miller GET THIS ON BITOG...

[GearheadTool]

Miller88, this is for you.

Please put on BITOG somehow, maybe in the "I have to put this head on myself" update.

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[user removed]

Originally Posted by Old Mechanic

fuse, power to the pump (read at the pump itself), relay energization circuit (need a wiring diagram).

bad relay
bad pump
bad ignition switch
bad ground
wiring defect in the circuit
no gas
fuel tank pickup damaged or bent where it will not pick up fuel

regards
mech

looks like I pegged it.

bad ground
no gas
wiring defect in the circuit

still don't understand your response to that post but glad to see you got it running

regards
mech

[GearheadTool]

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