my cb cranks but doesnt turn over

[jofat91]

ok so i just got a cb for like 500 bucks
it cranks but wont turn over your help is gladly appreciated

[deevergote]

First, follow this procedure to see if your ECU is good.
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=21259

If the ECU isn't faulty, then you're going to need to check for fuel and spark.

Make sure the fuel in the car is good. If it's been sitting, put in a couple gallons of high octane fuel.

When you try to start the car, listen for the fuel pump. If the fuel pump is priming, then the main relay is working. The main relay is a common thing to fail in a CB, especially in the heat. Another way to check for fuel is to pull a spark plug, crank the engine, and smell. If fuel is being sent, you'll be able to smell it from the open hole.

If fuel is good, spark is the next thing to look at. The most common issues are the ignition coil and the igniter. Both are very easy to replace, but they're not cheap. $40-$65 each. I get mine from junkyards, but that's risky... you never know if they'll work, or for how long.


Those are the most common fixes for a no start. There are other things, but they can get more involved. Try this stuff first. If none of that fixes it, we'll look deeper.

[Thatguystuff]

Have you checked the main relay yet??

those cause allot of problems when it gets hot outside.. and Are easy to repair if you can basic solder..

location is here..





also check the power to the main relay...

[jofat91]

thanks for the info guys ima go check it out today when i have some time

[Darren93]

is that fuse cover from a 90/91? Just curious because Ive never seen the ones from a 90/91....mine is a 93 and looks different.

[jofat91]

ok i changed the main relay nothing i checked for fuel is gettin fuel and spark its getting spark wat else can be the cause

[jofat91]

someone help lol
i need to gt this car runnnin movin it for street cleanin isnt fun especially by myself

[ish493]

my friend bought a honda for 200 buks not so long ago it wouldnt turn over either he said it was the power steering pump that it had siezed the motor and tht he cut the belt and it started right up dont now if its the same for u but hopefuly it helps.

[jofat91]

well i got the pump but no power steering im used too having my teggy like that

thanks anyways
anyone else care too help a young fella out wit his cb

[jofat91]

please help

[93blackcb7]

i would check your ignition coil in your steering collum i had the same problem

[jofat91]

the guy i got it from gave me extra coil distributor new cap changed most of the fuses nothing so idk what it could be

[jofat91]

questionn the idiot i got the car from had amber corners and headlights that i doutb are from either a 92-93 cb

the corners dont fully fit the seem a lil small

[jofat91]

helppppp

[904drACCORDMANG]

helppppp

Is it getting compression?

When the timing marks are aligned is the distributor rotor pointing at the #1 wire(straight forward, towards radiator)?