Hi all. I'm new to this board so forgive my ignorance. Tried a search but got zip...
This is for my brother's 92 Accord EX 4dr AT. It has worked normally until last saturday. It will not start. Engine turns over, sometimes it will stay on for 10 seconds or so (sounds like completely normal start up) and then it will die. No engine codes. Battery fully charged. Replaced main relay with junkyard part, no change. I can only hear a click, click when turning the ignition to the II position from the fuel filler. Shouldn't I hear a hum sound from pump or is it just a click click? Spark is good from coil to the distributor cap. There is new spark plugs. No loose vacuum hoses or electrical connectors within sight. I think the ignition switch is ok, since the dash lights and dummy lights all stay on and do not flicker out... Fuel filter has been replaced last year, but I might just fit a new one in, but the spark plugs smell like they are getting gas on them when I take them out after cranking.
Please I need some more ideas to check for things or what a normal fuel pump should sound like. I think the problem lies in the fuel system since my brother likes to run the tank dry until the car quits and has to be filled by a spare gas can. But why would the plugs smell like gas then? Also I removed the test hole on the fuel rail and there is some fuel in there...
I do have a Helms factory manual and also a Chiltons, so I will be looking through those tonight... Thanks for your time.
Chris
This is for my brother's 92 Accord EX 4dr AT. It has worked normally until last saturday. It will not start. Engine turns over, sometimes it will stay on for 10 seconds or so (sounds like completely normal start up) and then it will die. No engine codes. Battery fully charged. Replaced main relay with junkyard part, no change. I can only hear a click, click when turning the ignition to the II position from the fuel filler. Shouldn't I hear a hum sound from pump or is it just a click click? Spark is good from coil to the distributor cap. There is new spark plugs. No loose vacuum hoses or electrical connectors within sight. I think the ignition switch is ok, since the dash lights and dummy lights all stay on and do not flicker out... Fuel filter has been replaced last year, but I might just fit a new one in, but the spark plugs smell like they are getting gas on them when I take them out after cranking.
Please I need some more ideas to check for things or what a normal fuel pump should sound like. I think the problem lies in the fuel system since my brother likes to run the tank dry until the car quits and has to be filled by a spare gas can. But why would the plugs smell like gas then? Also I removed the test hole on the fuel rail and there is some fuel in there...
I do have a Helms factory manual and also a Chiltons, so I will be looking through those tonight... Thanks for your time.
Chris
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