ThomasE wrote:
> My '89 Honda CRX Si won't start.
> -Engine turns but no start so battery and starter are ok.
> -No computer codes. Computer is operational but it gives no trouble codes
> so computer does not detect any malfunction.
> -Fuel Pressure is ok - I checked fuel pressure with fuel gauge meter, at
> 37psi within specification.
> -Spark seems ok. I hooked spare spark plug to each cylinder and there is
> spark (not a strong spark but I don't know how strong spark is supposed to
> be).
>
> -Had left car in garage for 2 weeks before this problem started.
>
> I've had an occasional no start intermittent problem with this car for the
> past couple of years but now the problem is permanent, which I'm almost
> happy for since perhaps I can now find out what the problem is. The
> intermittent problem drove me crazy (the car would not start about once a
> month) and I never found out what the problem was/is.
>
> Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.

Spray some starter fluid directly into the air intake.

If the car wants to start now, you might have a fuel delivery problem.
Since your pressure is ok, your fuel pump is clearly running. I'd look
in the direction of the injectors (this thing has injectors, right) -
make sure they are all clicking. You can listen for that with a
automotive stethoscope.

If the car does not start, you must have an ignition or perhaps air
problem. Ignition is more likely. Since you are getting a possibly
spark, power is getting to the coil. Check the timing, coil and
ignitor.

Remco