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My car won't start, dunno WHY?

Old Jul 25, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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I have an 89 civic SI, i have change just about everything on the car, repolished head, new distributor, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, new plugs and cables, new belt, but it just doesnt seem to start. It turns over but wont start. Can anybody help me please!!
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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i know u said u have new spark plugs and wires, but r u sure ur getting spark? if its turning over constantly without catching, u probably dont have spark or fuel. are u positive that both are there?
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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How can i find out?
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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make sure you put in your distributor correctly, since you said you installed a new one.
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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I did that and the firing order is correct.
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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did you check the main relay?
 
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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That has been change about 4 months ago.
 
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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have u checked the timing. a friend of mines car did that to and his timing had jumped.
 
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