2016 Civic EX Not starting

[richy1]

Engine is turning over while trying to start but doesn't start. Also changes to a good battery and same issue. So I went ahead and took off both fuel lines that goes to the engine and no fuel sprays out when I crank engine. Could this be my fuel pump gone bad? How do i test to see what my issue may be?

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[Bru87tr]

When you turn the key on, you can hear the fuel pump.

 

[shoegazer]

You can check the fuel pump fuse. I believe it's a 15 amp fuse in the number 8 slot under the dash.

And good luck.

 

[mvela]

I agree, you need to check all fuses. And like Bru87tr said, you should be able to hear the fuel pump. Have somebody try to crank it while you put your head near the fuel tank and listen for the whine of the pump. It’ll just be a buzzing sound

 

[richy1]

No I did not hear it at all. Shouldn't the fuel pump run once the ignition is on?

 

[shoegazer]

If you have a key; you should hear the whine when the key is in the 'run' position. I'm not sure about the start button system.

Also... I believe that the immobilizer will prevent the fuel pump from running if the car isn't happy with the key (or fob) being used. Are you seeing any errors on the dash?

But check that fuse. Also... any mods?

 

[mvela]

Do you have any kind of alarm system that has a fuel cut off?

 

[richy1]

Thanks for the responses so far, really appreciate them.

I just now removed the fuel pump from car and tested it with the battery and it runs. However when I tested the wiring that plugs into the pump with a multi meter and there's no power while the ignition is on. Unfortunately i didn't have anyone around to crank the car. (but I'm almost sure the pump should be running when ignition is on)

Checked 15A fuse under dash it's all good. No warning lights on dash, no alarm system to cut fuel off and it's also push button start.

 

[shoegazer]

Here's the diagram for the other fuses. I'd check anything related to the ignition system or immobilizer system just to be sure.

 

[richy1]

With my limited knowledge of the electrical system all i was able to do was check the fuel pump fuse (which seems to be the only 15A blue fuse in the box), fuel pump itself and the power to fuel pump. Note sure which other fuse to check (limited experience unfortunately). Hellllppp!

 

[fitter_here]

I would suspect the immobilizer system.

 

[mvela]

I would suspect the immobilizer system.

I agree. It’s got to be a fuel shut off. It will have to be reset before it will start

 

[richy1]

Thanks for this @fitter_here however the car was running ok before Saturday. Got up started ok and I drive to the car wash. Went to pick it up and wouldn't start. After about 100 tried it finally started. So i drove home and left it to idle and recharge the battery, shut off, turn on again started ok. Later in the evening it would not start, engine is turning over nicely but just not starting. I first checked the fuel lines to the engine and of course no fuel being pumped in. Now basically here trying to figure out the problem.

 

[richy1]

Thanks guys...Any idea how to restart this??

 

[shoegazer]

Okay. The car wash is a big red flag.

I'd open the hood and put a fan on it overnight. Many folks have had issues after an aggressive pressure wash. Something is wet or got wet that shouldn't, I suspect.

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