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My 96 Accord won't start. Replaced rotor, distributor cap, wires & plugs. Ran great this morning. Started up a lunch. Now, (about 4pm) it cranks; but, won't start.

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    Robert Wood Mar 25, 2019

    Also check for tight fit of plug wires in distributor cap and coil .

  • Joe Stanton Mar 27, 2019

    Make sure oil level is correct...low oil sensor will disable ignition if more than a quart low..........

  • Arnie Burke
    Arnie Burke Mar 29, 2019

    If it runs afta prime ull need a new checvalve tu hold fuel

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You will have to determine if it is fuel related or electrical.......Try checking a spark plug wire with a spark plug grounded to the engine....spark should be present....If spark is present, try turning the ignition switch on an listen for momentary fuel pump run.....Turn off and on at least 3 times for start prime....Then try cranking......if no start, most likely a fuel pump problem...Depress fuel pressure port fitting for presence of fuel...be careful of the fuel pressure fitting a fire hazard exist....have a fire extinguisher handy when working with fuel components.......

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Does it still have spark ?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 06, 2008

SOURCE: 1995 Alitma ran rough and stalled

Its just fouled some plugs again. Need an overhaul. If you just put a valve job on it it will just put more stress on the rings and will need it anyway. Not much you can do except change plugs all the time!
God Bless Greg

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: engine cranks ,but no spark.

ain t many more parts to electrical system left... i had same problem once n it was my ignition modulator.located under distributer.**** i can t remember,i think my car would not turn overfrom that.or only other thing could be a fuse.i 'd check every fuse too .hope this might help.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 09, 2009

SOURCE: Need spark plug wire to distributor diagram for 2000 dodge ram

Hi
Here is a diagram.93009452.gif

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Harvey N Tawatao

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  • Posted on Jun 28, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 GMC Safari. Changed spark plugs, rotor cap

Try changing the fuel filter and checking the fuel pressure at the shredder valve. The readings should be 60 to 65psi with the fuel line pressurized with the engine not running, once the engine is running. It should drop by 5psi. Start with the simple things first. Keep me posted, be glad to help.

ANDY PLUMB

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  • Posted on Aug 14, 2009

SOURCE: 92 Honda Accord LX- idles rough when started up

sticking valves. the short run of the engine free's them enough to enable runnig

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