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i have changed the main relay which controls the fuel pump and the ecu. i have fule to the fuel rail when i take off the fuel line. it cranks and cranks and cranks. i changed the distributor. and my last thing is the fuel pump. ive also hear of an "fcm" fuel control module. located behind the glove box. ive read that the soldering in that goesbad and canbe re-soldered. got any help for me. im about to take it to honda and get raped on that deal

the only thing you can do is bring it to a car mechenic. if he can't fix it sell it to the car dealer then you might buy another 1991 honda acord.

You have to determine if you have lost fuel, spark or compression. If you have fuel at the injector rack then the fuel pump is working. Did you test for spark? You may have replaced the distributor but the rotor may not be turning. If the rotor isn't turning you have a broken timing belt. If the rotor is turning, you may have the timing set improperly and or the distributor could be 180 degrees out of time.Does the engine make any attempt to start? do you have any hint of ignition?you may have spark and fuel but the spark plugs may be fouled out and not firing. You will want to smell the oil--it may be saturated with gas and that would cause the engine walls to get washed down and the engine to have no compression. You can pull a spark plug to see if its wet. if the engine oil smells like gas, change the oil and the filter. You can also use a 'clear flood' mode when trying to start a flooded engine by holding the accelerator pedal to the floor while cranking. Don't crank the engine for more than 15 seconds and let the starter cool down for at least 2 minutes before trying again or you'll toast the starter.the soldered "fuel control module" that you refer to is the main relay that you replaced. On some models it was on the passenger side behind the glove box. on your car I think it is under the driver's side dash to the left of the steering column. the soldering was a 'fix' for a crack in the main relay circuit board. if you've replaced the relay, then forget about a 'fuel control module' as there isn't one.hope that gives you some direction.

have you checked the timing after changing distributor? I have a 91 honda and they are very touchy on the timing.was the distributor new? also have the started checked out when this happened to me it was the distributor and the starter.