Truck hit large pothole..engine stopped running...attempt to start failed because starter would not work....shorted starter wires and engine would crank but not start.....when ignition key is on the heater and other electrics work properly. suggested checks requested...

Hi Ciara Kilgore, are you asking
for us to guess.
or how to do tests that find the 50 causes of dead or stalled engines.
wow a Tee boned car, first one posted like here ever.
amazing post. what are you asking the blind.

D4 lamp (is a huge clue)
what country is this car located or sold to first.
D4 light is like a check engine light for the transmission
it means it is failing.
your forgot to say the D4 lamp is in
the



not told what no start means
1: will not crank , the starter motor is dead.


2: cranks fast the starter motor but the engine fails to start , run and stay running.

D4 shows flash codes on old honda's

when D4 happens, shift the transmission
too all gears and back to park see if engine starts now
2001, we scan the PCM using oBD2 scan tool
all shops know how to do that. ask them to.

on another NOTE
call the guy insurance co. that hit your car
the fix it like new (or total it)
end story. do that now.

D4 is honda magic for DRIVE, the drive lamp flashes when
the tranny fails. and did and crashes to wreck wires. to lots of things. and more.

Replace the starter, it sounds like you have a shorted field winding or if magnetic shorted starmer armature..

Check the + and - connection at the starter probably loose and shorting out

Why are you looking for the fuse for the fuel pump? If the fuse is blown, it is probably due to a shorted fuel pump motor or wires. Replacing the fuse will most likely NOT fix whatever problem you are experiencing.
On the other hand, if the engine suddenly stopped running immediately after hitting a large bump or pothole, the inertia switch may need to be reset. It is located behind the right front kick panel (See picture)

Please also review this article: Where's The Fuse?

almost sounds as if there was water in that pothole correct? if so get some wd40 or crc and spray the distributer and or all sparkplug cables... this should sort the problem if not just leave it over night etc... to dry out

Hi.
Please check your ignition and fueling system
Regards

check wires on starter and grounds

check and see if the red wire goes to starter and the other to the battery and the litte one to the s on the selinoid

Several things coud cause this .. none good...
1. Bad gasoline (water in gas)
2. Head gasket blown.

You can check the "wiring" (spark):
Need another person to help
1. Set parking/emergency brake.
2. unplug one cable from a spark plug and place it on the motor or other metal
3. while "cranking" the engine, look for spark at end of sparkplug wire. It will probably spark... not an electrical problem
4. Don't touch the wire while the ignition is on .. it will shock you!

Use a can of "complete fuel system cleaner" not just an injector or throttle body cleaner. AutoZone ($9).

Hope this helps!

first, the starter is on the bottom of the engine toward the back and has a large wire from the battery attached to it. Second, if a mechanic said to hit it he is a pretty sorry mechanic who you should never let work on even your bicycle. Hitting a starter can damage it to the point it can't be rebuilt as it cracks the housing and wire loom assy inside. Sure, it might start a time or two like that but will cost you dearly in the long run.