JakeHondaCivic2002
New Member
Hello, desperate new guy.
A little background, on very hot days 90 F +, start, run 30 or 40 minutes, park, then crank, no start. Occasional sputter, engine will not start.
Timing belt snapped, sorry, it happened. Engine trashed, most economical solution, used engine 120K miles, runs like a top, installed by my go to mechanic. The first 90 degree day, went out for dinner, parked the car, came out, crank no start. Complete debacle, tow truck arrived 3 hours later, an hour and a half after dark, (key), tried to start before tow and it started right up. In my frustration started throwing parts at it. I do not have a main relay that you can re-solder the contacts on. I have three relays behind the glove box, from left to right, PRG-FI #1, PRG-FI #2, and fuel pump relay (that is what I was told). I replaced them all. Next 90 degree day took the civic out for 30 minute drive and parked in my driveway. 20 minutes later, crank no start. I let the civic sit till an hour after dark, (3 to 4 hours), started right up. Also replaced the cam sensor on the head to the right of the timing belt under the cover, not happy. Next hot day same thing. Check engine light came on along the way, it refereed to the charcoal canister on the gas tank. I thought to myself, if it creates a vacuum in the gas tank because it can't vent properly, that could be it. Of course there was no vacuum in the tank when I took the gas cap off. Back to square one. Started fine after dark.
I guess the only thing I know for sure, is the problem started before the new engine, and continued afterwards.
Anything you can think of will be helpful.
Thank you, jake
A little background, on very hot days 90 F +, start, run 30 or 40 minutes, park, then crank, no start. Occasional sputter, engine will not start.
Timing belt snapped, sorry, it happened. Engine trashed, most economical solution, used engine 120K miles, runs like a top, installed by my go to mechanic. The first 90 degree day, went out for dinner, parked the car, came out, crank no start. Complete debacle, tow truck arrived 3 hours later, an hour and a half after dark, (key), tried to start before tow and it started right up. In my frustration started throwing parts at it. I do not have a main relay that you can re-solder the contacts on. I have three relays behind the glove box, from left to right, PRG-FI #1, PRG-FI #2, and fuel pump relay (that is what I was told). I replaced them all. Next 90 degree day took the civic out for 30 minute drive and parked in my driveway. 20 minutes later, crank no start. I let the civic sit till an hour after dark, (3 to 4 hours), started right up. Also replaced the cam sensor on the head to the right of the timing belt under the cover, not happy. Next hot day same thing. Check engine light came on along the way, it refereed to the charcoal canister on the gas tank. I thought to myself, if it creates a vacuum in the gas tank because it can't vent properly, that could be it. Of course there was no vacuum in the tank when I took the gas cap off. Back to square one. Started fine after dark.
I guess the only thing I know for sure, is the problem started before the new engine, and continued afterwards.
Anything you can think of will be helpful.
Thank you, jake