What would cause a car to start and then shut off?
Common reasons for this to happen: An issue with the mass airflow sensor may manifest itself when a car starts and then stalls soon after starting. Fuel Pump Relay: The fuel pump relay functions much like a fuse for an electric fuel pump. The fuel pump relay engages as the vehicle is started and starts the fuel pump.
Can a bad ignition switch keep a Honda Civic from starting?
A bad ignition switch can cause your Civic not to start at all. And, it can keep your Civic from starting in a couple of different ways. The first is when the starter cranks, but the bad ignition switch doesn’t turn on the fuel pump or ignition.
Why does my Honda Civic have no spark?
Also, a fault in the fuel system, whether a bad fuel pump or fuel pump relay, may be faulty. A common fault with Honda vehicles of this generation is the ignitor/module which is part of the distributor. If the ignitor fails, you will have no spark.
What can cause a Honda engine control unit to be faulty?
If the engine control unit itself is faulty, it may not send signals to the fuel and ignition systems even if the crank sensor is good. Also, a fault in the fuel system, whether a bad fuel pump or fuel pump relay, may be faulty. A common fault with Honda vehicles of this generation is the ignitor/module which is part of the distributor.
What are the symptoms of a bad ignition switch?
The most noticeable symptom of a bad ignition switch is stalling. Your Civic stalls because the faulty switch turns off the fuel pump or power to the ignition. When this happens, the engine will not be able to run until it gets that signal back.
What to do if your Honda Civic won’t start?
Unfortunately, the issue is typically paired with a battery problem, and if you can’t get the car to start, it needs to be towed in order to be reprogrammed. If you’re experiencing this problem: 1) Bypass your regular mechanic and have the car towed to a Honda dealer. Your car’s immobilizer needs to be reprogrammed.
What was the problem with my Honda Civic EX?
I have a 2006 Honda Civic EX and experienced the same issue under similar circumstances and have since solved the issue: 1) Cold weather 2) Car was recently jump started 3) Receiving flashing green key indicator 4) Car starts then shuts off 5) Battery problems I went outside one cold winter morning and the car was dead.
Can a Honda Civic be started without a key?
In fact, the car can often be started with the remote start and not the key, specifically because the remote starter bypasses the immobilizer all-together. Either way, be sure to let whomever is working on the car know about the remote starter, just to be safe. Definitely sounds like immobilizer system.
What is the under dash fuse box on a Honda Civic?
For the 2005 Honda Civic under-hood fuse box fuse descriptions, go here: Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box (2005 1.7L Honda Civic). NOTE: If you need to see the under-dash fuse box illustration, go here: Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box (2001-2005 1.7L Honda Civic).