Hey guys like the title said i got a 97 hatch with a gsr swap. i woke up yesterday and it wouldnt start. :/ Its got a brand new battery, i took the starter to get tested and it passed and all the connections are good. I was wondering if anyone with the same swap ever had the same problems. Any help is really appreciated guys because im stumped and i need my ride for work. :/ Thanks
97 hatch with swap wont start :/
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James315
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^this and sounds dumb but i actually had this same problem before but if its doing nothing when you turn the key and its just out of nowhere check the clutch switch on the pedal the little ruber plug that pushes the end of it in so the starter gets a signal probably fell out its real comon on hondas really simple and easy fix though.What does it do when you turn the key? Nothing? or does the motor turn over but not start?
Checked the bump stop and its still on. Could it be the neutral safety switch? If my hatch even has one
Also the motor doesnt do anything when i try to start it.I just hear a click under the dash as if im trying to start it without pressing the clutch in. Its weird :/
Upon further inspection i checked the bump stop and it was torn. I would post a picture but dont know how.
Ek_98civicPR
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Did you tighten the battery pole? Just making sure is not the battery poles. Happened to me twice
Or use a jumper wire in place of the switch, then you will know if the switch is the problem or not.check the switch it self too take it out hold the end of it make sure car is in neutral and try it then if it starts the switch is good if it dont its bad it sounds like thats all it is or bad battery connection
Switch is good. I jumped it and it started right up. It ended up being the little bump stop. Gonna pick one up from Honda tomorrow. Thanks for the help guys i really appreciate it!