r2000swler@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> I only ask because looking at the ECM PRG-EFI relay it
> sure looks like it would be rather difficult to do.
> Anone done it?
> Just thinking about the time my starter died in my
> 1981 Subaru 4WD. I was parked on a hill, so it was easy
> to slip it into reverse, roll backwards and pop the clutch.
> I suspect you would have to get a Civic up to speed, pop
> the clutch and turn the ignition switch all at about the
> same time.
>
> I may have posted this smae header with no text, blame
> Google Beta.
> Terry

You need to have the ignition in "RUN", just like when push-starting any
other car. No need to put the ignition in "Start". As you release the
clutch, the engine will start turning (firing or not) and the sensors in
the distributor will tell the ECU that the engine is turning. The ECU
will then turn the fuel pump back on. There is usually enough residual
pressure in the fuel system to get the car started before the fuel pump
starts running.

If the battery voltage is 0, you probably will not be able to push start
the car. Alternators need battery voltage to start delivering power.
Older DC generators could pull themselves up by the boot straps.


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