1989 Honda CRX. 1.5l SOHC dual point.

Just got this car earlier today. The guy told me it won't start but the battery and alternator are fine, someone else checked them. So I get there and jump the car and it starts right up and runs great. He told me that since he's had it he would drive it for like 30 minutes and then it would just die, and that if you waited a little bit it would start back up.

Well I take it around the block for about 5 minutes or so and it runs great, no missing or anything. We get it back to his house and I'm walking around the car checking things out then around 5 minutes after sitting there it just shuts off. No stumbling, surging or anything, just died. Afterwards I waited to start it and nothing, just a click when I turn the key. Then I jump it and it starts up fine.


Now, I've kinda came to the conclusion that it's not a mechanical problem, nothing is out of place, no funny noises. The alternator looks brand new, but new parts can be defective. I didn't have a multimeter so therefore I couldn't check for a constant voltage at the battery to make sure it's staying charged. I'll be checking all that tomorrow once I get time. But untill then, does anyone else have a clue whats going on? A friend of mine had the same problem on a stock hatch and was being caused by the main relay.


Thanks in advance,
Jake

 

had that problem with the white piece on the ignition switch

 

Huh?

 

If it's charging low, the battery light should be on.

 

Thats the thing, no battery light or anything.

 

I don't think it's that then. I would defenitely say it's electrical, its just gonna take some diagnosing with a multi-meter tomorrow when you can look at it in the light. Needless to say, check all fuses and relays first. Sorry I can't offer more help.

 

take it to advance they give free alternator and battery checks while its in the car

 

there is a round white piece on the back of the ignition switch that goes bad and will cause your car to cut of for no reason.

 

Thanks
Good idea. Will do.
But will it cause the car to need to be jumped?

 

true...i guess it wouldn't be that then, because if its the ignition then everything dies and you have to wiggle the key around to get it to work