twodotmike wrote:
> Trying to help a neighbor.
> 1988 Accord LX
> No start, NO FUEL, does have spark and engine cranks over at normal
> speed...
> We have checked both fuel filters and they seem serviceable, but no
> fuel comes out of the fuel line at the inlet or oultet side of either
> filter position. When ignition key is turned to the "ON" position we
> can hear the fuel pump run for 1-2 seconds and then cut off, but no
> fuel comes out of the fuel line. Also, when the engine is cranked over
> no fuel comes out of the fuel line.
> I read on-line that there is a problem on some Hondas with the PGM-FI
> relay. Where is this PGM-FI relay located on a 1988 Accord LX? When
> the fuel pump is on during the initial 1-2 seconds and also when the
> engine is cranked over shouldn�t we get fuel out of the fuel lines?
> I�m not sure why we can hear the pump run for the 1-2 second initial
> time frame, but not get fuel. Even though we can hear the pump run for
> that 1-2 second interval could the pump still be the main suspected
> bad part? Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
>

is this injected or carburetted?

if this an injected 88 and the main relay's never been replaced before,
suggest taking it out and inspecting carefully with a magnifier. go to
tegger.com and read the faq's on how to fix it. you're right, hearing
the pump work is usually the tell-tale for the relay, but not always -
sometimes the injector ground circuit fails, not the fuel pump circuit.
check the ecu and see if you have any codes. on that age civics, it
sets a code 16 if the relay's playing up.