well im not sure if this is testing but i pulled out the fuse and did a visuale inspection and it looked fine, didnt look burned out or aanything. i've posted all the info i have from teh top of my head, help me find what im missing.
Do you hear the fuel pump prime?
The ignition switch could possibly be faulty, EVEN IF THE FUEL PUMP PIRMES. Honda factory has a recall for this problem. Call your Honda dealer with your vin code ready.
Just because there is an ignition switch recall, does not necessarily mean that the OP's ignition switch is bad. In fact, the observations below make the possibility of a bad ignition switch seem unlikely:
The problem with the switch is intermediate and hard to diagnose. I have personally fixed this problem a dozen times or more. Its a FREE fix from the factory, why not start there. Honda designed these cars, they might know best, since recalls cost the company time and money. They would not throw it out there if it wasn't a common problem.Just because there is an ignition switch recall, does not necessarily mean that the OP's ignition switch is bad. In fact, the observations below make the possibility of a bad ignition switch seem unlikely:
1) Despite the fact that the engine won't start, the CEL turns on with the key in ON(II). This indicates that the ignition switch properly switches battery voltage to the IG1 circuit, which includes both the fuel pump and distributor. Therefore, the ON(II) position of the ignition switch is probably fine.
2) The engine cranks with the key in ON(III) but won't start, most likely due to the lack of spark. The fuel pump, however, appears to run based on the smell of fuel. This suggests that the ON(III) position of the ignition switch is also fine.
These are the reasons that I am currently trying to keep the OP focused on troubleshooting fuse 9 and power to the distributor.
Nonetheless, if the OP wishes to test the ignition switch, here is how it is done:
If you would read the first post, you'll see that the problem is no longer intermittent -- currently the engine simply won't start. In this case, a bad ignition switch would be very simple to diagnose, right? And the current information does not fit best with an ignition switch problem, though I would like the OP to give us more information.
i tried, went to the local honda and they ran my vin and said that there was no recalls for my model
well i dont know if the guy was BSn me but he said they go by vin# not by the year
i replaced the fuse 9 and tried starting the car but its still not starting, maybe i'll check the voltage toDo you hear the fuel pump prime?
If so, next replace 15A fuse #9 (see diagram) with a new known good fuse, then try to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, remove the distributor cap and locate the Blk/Yel wire attached to the coil. Turn the key to ON(II). Connect the black test light probe to the thermostat housing and touch the red probe to the screw holding the Blk/Yel wire. Does the test light illuminate?
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Fuse 9:
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Very possible.
Definitely check for voltage in the distributor.
the fuel pump clicks twice, before and after priming. easily heard.
The main relay clicks and fuel pump hums or buzzes.
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