tried everything the rex wont start plzzzzzzz help! - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

87bones · 08-02-2008, 03:00 PM

alright i got the project one my hands tryin to restore the 89 crx si main thing i did was get ride of the rust engine was perfect condition sent the head to robins to get sandblasted and polished came back positve they said it was in great shape ..when the car was first done gettin the head back on it started everytime had my machanic bring it back to my house obvisouly i wanted to drive it made it out of my drive way to the coner and it stalled and thats the last time i had it stared ...fuses replaced all new wires new battery new dizzy sence but it aint startin it sounds like it wants to was though already told by a honda buddy it wasnt the started "witnessed himself" the only other thing i can think of is the fuel pump but i dont know still learningg

PLEASEEEEEE HELP A BROTHA OUT!!!!
THANKS

spooledbseries · 08-03-2008, 09:49 PM

i need it translated to be able to help

drummingpariah · 08-03-2008, 10:14 PM

Punctuation helps. I can't read what you typed without ending up with a headache.

A headache is not a good incentive for me to help you. Try fixing it so it's readable.

87bones · 08-04-2008, 08:29 PM

what u mean im tellin you my crx will not start and i need help. do u know what could be wrong with it. i have fixed the head new distribuator all new spark plugs what eles could it be

drummingpariah · 08-04-2008, 09:03 PM

You need to drop the ebonics, spell words out, and take a course in grammar. Manch-vegas is not the hood.

Get a manual.
Check spark timing.
Check for spark on all 4 plugs.
Check output from your battery (and charge).
Check injectors (are they spitting fuel, at least?).

Use periods and sentence structure to describe EXACTLY what happens, what you've tested, and what you have not tested. I'm still not clear on what happened after the head was installed. Did it function for 6 months? Did it start once? Did it just show up to your house and wouldn't start after that?

Your description is very non-specific. Based on your description, I'd recommend a new engine, because I have no clue what you're trying to say what the problem is or when it started.

87bones · 08-05-2008, 09:05 AM

Ok. I Got the new head on the car started fine. Then one day i pulled away from a stop sign and it died on me and hasn't started since.I got the new distribuator on it, all new spark plugs, i have a guy comin to test and see if i got spark threww all the spark plugs like u said . But when i try startin it it dont wanna start it trys it jsut dont kick over

jlicrx · 08-05-2008, 09:13 AM

could be a bad main relay

87bones · 08-05-2008, 09:18 AM

what is a bad main relay?

jlicrx · 08-05-2008, 09:42 AM

jlicrx · 08-05-2008, 09:45 AM

also check that the ground wires connected to the thermostat housing are clean and secure

87bones · 08-05-2008, 09:47 AM

how much does it cost to fix that .the guy that fixed my head. said that he thinks its jsut the distribuator not sparkin or somthing hes goin to test it today and see whats goin on with it . if u were in my situation what would u do

jlicrx · 08-05-2008, 09:55 AM

first thing i would do is pull off the distributor cap and make sure that the rotor is securely attached - you said it was a new distributor, correct? - if so, i doubt if it is a distributor problem other than the rotor not being tight - i would make sure all of the grounds are clean and secure, particularly the one at the thermostat housing as it is the ground for the ECU, main relay and most of the sensors - i would then either test the main relay (main relay is a common problem on these cars, especially in hot weather) or try a different one - since it was running before, i would bet on the main relay

87bones · 08-05-2008, 10:20 AM

yeah its a new distribuator so u think its probably somthin simple to fix bc the car did start riught after the new head was put on then one day i just took off from a stop sign and it just died on me and hasnt started since

jlicrx · 08-05-2008, 10:43 AM

you really need to check out everything to isolate the problem - it can get expensive to just start replacing parts until you find the right one - the main relay will cost around $70 if you buy it from someone like Checker - you could order one online for less:

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39400-SH3-003 - 17 - RELAY ASSY., MAIN (RZ-0063) (PGM-FI) (MITSUBA) $ 46.68

real easy to replace just remove the bolt that holds it in, unplug it and put the new one in

87bones · 08-05-2008, 10:59 AM

alright sounds good hopfully this beast will start today what is this that u sent to me

39400-SH3-003 - 17 - RELAY ASSY., MAIN (RZ-0063) (PGM-FI) (MITSUBA) $ 46.68 ??