The car begins to turn over as if it's going to start, but then just stops. It also smells like burnning rubber or plastic in my garage after I tried to start it. I'm afraid my fuel pump may have died. Any advice or thoughts on what it might be or am I right?
Sound like your timing belt. Take the top cover off, and see what shape that timing belt is in. If it's gone, i think you have anon interference engine, as most Hondas do, so replacing tghe belt and the timing belt components (idler pulley, tensioner and water pump while you're down there) will solve your problem.
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Hi,welcome to fix ya. this could be caused by the main (PGMFI) relay under the dash it controlls the fuelpump . There is a circuit board inside it that cracks and causes the fuel pump to shut off,
SOURCE: my 1990 acura integra wants to start but won't
It's hard to know whether or not this is a fuel issue or a spark issue. Here is where I'd start:
Have a mechanic check your fuel pressure to make sure you're getting fuel. An intermittent starting issue could point to a clogged fuel filter. This would be more likely than the pump.
With the age of the car, a faulty main relay could also be the culprit. They are notoriously bad on Acuras of that age. The solder joints break and they will work one minute and not allow the car to start the next. (starter will turn the engine over but not "catch")
If this problem happens more often when the weather is hot or cold, it points toward the main relay. Good luck.
SOURCE: How do I change the fuel pump on a 2000 Acura TL?
hi, when you turn the ignition on do you hear the fuel pump start up if you do then the pump is fine if how ever you hear nothing then the chances are its going to either be the fuel pump or fuel pump relay, if you have a look in your fuse box you should be able to find the fuel pump relay if you cant locate it then its best you get a manual to show you the relays location, you can then put a finger on the relay and when you turn the ignition on you should feel a little click coming from the relay if you hear this then the pump needs replacing but if you hear or feel nothing then the chances are the relay needs replacing.
you can also check if the pump is working by removing the fuel feed hose from the injector fuel rail then once this is removed you put a tub under it then turn the ignition on if you have fuel shooting out then you know the fuel pump and relay are ok and you need to start thinking of some other problem such as ecu etc,
see what you find then get back to me and ill try and assist you further ok
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