On 11/1/03 1:43 PM, in article bo12bd$ns5$1@server.dan.net, "Daniel Schudel"
<dan@blakntan.dan.net> wrote:

>
> As the subject says, my 95 Accord won't start. It's not the obvious things:
> 1. PGM-FI Main relay test is OK
> 2. Fuel pump whirls for 2 seconds when key is turned to "On"
> 3. Engine turns over as normal when key is turned to "Start"
> 4. Sparks are issued to all four cylinders
> 5. Test of ignition coil primary and secondary resistance is
> within range.
> 6. Injector resistors are within range.
>
> The engine turns over, but just doesn't have the sound and feel of
> pistons firing.
>
> I've tested everything I can according to the flow charts in the Honda Service
> manual except the ECM (which requires ~850.00 for the test harness). A new
> ECM would cost ~750.00.
>
> What I wonder though, is when I put the key in the "ON" position, my engine
> "CHECK" light comes on for 2 seconds and then turns off (as always). The
> Honda
> service manual indicates this as "Everything normal with the ECM". I don't
> think anything should be wrong with the ECM because of the lack of engine
> "CHECK" light staying on. Am I right?
>

That sounds like the normal self tests with the lights that happens every
time you start the engine.


> Does anyone have any idea of what else I could look at? One thing that is
> odd,
> is that "D4" lights at the same time (and for the same duration) as
> engine "CHECK" light.
>

The D4 light doubles as the transmission fault light on Hondas. If it
starts flashing it indicates a problem in the transmission electronics.

There was a rash of ignition switch failures in '95 and later Hondas. Some
were recalled for it. This is the switch screwed to the back of the
ignition key cylinder. You might check that. If it is the problem, they
are cheap (about $35) and easy to change.

> Thanks in advance,
> Daniel