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2000 Civix EX Stalled Won't Start

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Old 06-13-2011, 06:19 PM
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Unhappy 2000 Civix EX Stalled Won't Start

I have a 2000 Civic EX with just over 81K miles.

About a mile into the journey home it stalled, eventually died and will not start. I have done some research on the forum but need a little more guidance.

The check engine light is not on, it cranks but will not start. I checked some fuses on the inside and out but none were blown.

I have had some issues with it starting when I have been low on fuel but a few extra turns and it usually fires up.

I had to park it so I will go back in the morning and listen for the fuel pump to prime and check the main relay.

Otherwise I am not sure I can check much else on the side of the road.

Any suggestions or advice is much appreicated.

Thank you,
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 02:05 AM
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with that age, when was the last time you had the battery and alternator checked? I'd look there too.
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 08:38 AM
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Were you driving then it died on you?? if it is.. check the coil, but then u said there's spark.. my first guess is that it's your igniter.
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 01:52 PM
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3 things

Spark, fuel, compression.

Pulll a plug and ground it to check for spark.

Find a fuel line and remove or tap into it and check for fuel pressure while turning car over

Run a compression test

Get those results then we can help you narrow it down.
 
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Old 06-15-2011, 07:13 AM
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Thank you for all the responses. I had to have it towed because it was in a bad place to try to work on it.

It was the ignitor and coil and I got them replaced for just over $400. Good call droopy128!!Sux to have to pay someone but it was a bad situation for me to try to troubleshoot.

Thanks again!
 
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