97 Civic Ex won't start after sitting for 7-8 months maybe less
#1
97 Civic Ex won't start after sitting for 7-8 months maybe less
I just got a 97 civic Ex from a family member. He had purchased another vehicle so it's been sitting for 7-8 months while in between my aunt would drive it when she came into town. I replaced fuel filter, spark plugs and wires, checked oil, radiator fluid, gas, everything is normal. Fuel pump DOES work I can hear it start. Bought a brand new battery for it. And it cranks.... It just won't start but it sounds like it wants too.
#2
Did you check the airbox? I've come across a number of parked vehicles over the years that wouldn't start because the air intake had become a critter's new home. I once pulled the airbox off an old Honda CB750 that was packed to the brim with seeds.
Have you put in new gas? Did you drain out the old stuff? Today's fuel tends to break down to varnish after about 60 days (30 for the kind with high ethanol content), and will clog up a fuel system quickly.
I'd also start looking over wiring to make sure none has been nibbled away by mice (which I've also seen quite a bit).
Have you put in new gas? Did you drain out the old stuff? Today's fuel tends to break down to varnish after about 60 days (30 for the kind with high ethanol content), and will clog up a fuel system quickly.
I'd also start looking over wiring to make sure none has been nibbled away by mice (which I've also seen quite a bit).
#4
Not sure where it is on a Civic, but there should be a drain plug somewhere on the fuel tank. Just drain whatever's in there, and refill it with fresh gas. I'd also go find some fuel treatment (StarTron in the blue bottle works awesomely well) and put that it to help counter-act any sediment that's now floating around in the new gas.
There's probably only a few ounces of bad gas in the lines, so you're probably fine to leave it in there.
There's probably only a few ounces of bad gas in the lines, so you're probably fine to leave it in there.
#8
The car did need the new parts. The fuel filter was nasty. The cap and rotor were both corroded beyond belief. Ok as far as fuel. I have that. Spark I'm questioning it and air..... How do I check for air. I mean obviously the intake. But elaborate alittle please. I'm fairly new to Civics as far as really working on them
#9
For spark, remove one plug wire and insert an extra plug on it. Have it grounded on the engine block.Have somebody turn the key while you watch for the color of spark coming (bluish, yellowish). For air , remove filter box cover and filter to let more air in. Check if there is any air coming out of the exhaust .Does any smoke come or theres any smell of gasoline? Tailpipes sometimes becomes a home for other animals. Might as well check for fuel pressure.