main relay clicking non-stop
I just swapped my 88 civic hatch from automatic to manual this week. I put a stock dual-point engine back into it. when I went to start it for the first time today, the main relay started clicking as soon as I turned the ignition switch on and it doesn't stop till I turn off the switch. And the car wont start. I am using the stock engine harness, and I got a pm5 manual ecu with my manual swap. the ecu is good. the main relay is good.......but the car wont turn over. Any ideas?
I have a similar problem mines doesnt click when I turn the key.Dang Efs I tell ya lol hope you figure it out.
Originally Posted by TheChosenOne
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u sure its the main relay
Yeah take pics of the relay clicking an post it up so we give you correct advice.....But if its clicking its working, maybe something else (bad switch) or something But I need to see the relay you say is clicking non-stop.Thanks Joshua
eehhh had the same problem when I had my EJ, if I'm not wrong then you need to just replace it because it's going out if not already gone bad and your car will not start until you have a working Main Relay
but I mean if the Relay is good and everything is pinned right it should have started
Paintless Dent Removal TechnicianCondemnant quod non intellegunt
Check the ground on the T-stat. If its loose and barely touching ground it might causing the relay to click rapidly.
500whp of spinnin fury!!!
NO he is having a issue somewhere else, maybe somethiing not hooked up....and yes a t stat ground will not let it crankeehhh had the same problem when I had my EJ, if I'm not wrong then you need to just replace it because it's going out if not already gone bad and your car will not start until you have a working Main Relay
but I mean if the Relay is good and everything is pinned right it should have started
The relay is working just fine its clicking that means its opening up , nothing wrong with it
Oooooook was giving myon the situation I ran into
Paintless Dent Removal TechnicianCondemnant quod non intellegunt
all right. I found the problem. there were 2 loose grounds. no more clicking. motor turns over. it's in perfect time. it has spark. it's getting fuel............but it wont start.......now im really puzzled........
..........and Thank you very much for all the help so far.........
ur key is dirty lol
They should have never gave u niggggas vtec
i just dont understand it.........the car used to be automatic, but now its a 5 speed. im using a stock pm5 manual ecu.......i looped the circut on the nuetral switch where the automatic shifter was since i dont have a switch on the clutch.......im lost at this point....
compression #
the compression is a good 155 in all cylinders.........ive read that 150-160 is good.......
everything seems right.........but yet, it wont run........im still lost today........
check now to see if relay clicks once when the CEL goes off...
yep.............hey if im off 1 tooth on timing, will that keep it from running?
take out the main relay and open it up. make sure their are no signs of moisture. had the same problem with mine. also make sure all your fuses are good under the dash. their is a fuze that is linked to main relay and it is displayed as something else. i want to say check fuse number 2 and 14. and if dose arnt it check all of them.
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i dont think so... it should still run just not as good as its suppose to.
someone correct me if im wrong
i did that......i even got a new one.............same thing....everything seems right.........but it wont run..........maybe its outta time somehow.......im not an expert by any means but ive been tinkering on these Honda's for nearly 7 years and I cant seem to find the problem.
u checked every fuse under the dash?
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im pretty sure it will stop it from turning on, had that happen to me 2. forgot 2 put 1 bolt for the dizzy and sumhow jumped timing. moved the dizzy just a tiny bit a crunk rite up
i dont think so... it should still run just not as good as its suppose to.
someone correct me if im wrong
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they are good to go..........im feeling like maybe i didnt time it right.........the timing cover is missing........i did the top ded center with #1 piston then lined up the cam gear in the up position.........the 2 marks on the sides of the cam gear look even with the head and block........could this be off still?
thats crazy... i didnt know that
should I try and move the dizzy?
not sure but i think the movement of the dizzy and the actual cam gear is diffrent. hopefully some1 else can varify. but also if the dizzy is not properly aligned it will not crank, and make sure you put the dizzy on right. their isnt just one way of putting it. it should slide in easily, if it doesnt its not going in the right way
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ok im gonna go and tinker on it some more............i should be back on here around 9ish if anyone wants to try help me solve this..........THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN HELPING SO FAR
NO If he is getting fuel and fire the main relay is working.....
I would check the firing order its
1 3 4 2
Sounds like a timing issue , if your getting enough fuel pressure and fire it has to crank unless the timing if off....
Do you have it at TDC #1 on the Compression Stroke when Sticking the Dizzy? If its firing on the exhaust Stroke it wont run
The Shitbox
Im giving up.....the car is really really nice and clean....im just not a good mechanic....im just gonna sell it for $600 and count my losses........thank you to everyone that gave advice.
Check the screw in the dizzy
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