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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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Default Starting Problem: Fuel pump or relay?

So I went to start my civic today (92 ex) and it would not start. The Check Engine light would go on with the key and then turn off like normal, but I could not hear the fuel pump turning on like usual. There was no sound at all. I usually can hear the fuel pump turn on followed by a slight click under the dash. I waited like 5 min, tried again and it did the same thing. I waited another 5 min, and I finally heard the fuel pump turn on, and it started like a charm.

Do you think my fuel pump is going, I need to replace my relay, or something else?

ps: I remember reading that there is a service bullitin for 1992 civics that says they have an issue concerning a leaking check valve in the fuel pump. This usually causes an abnormally long cranking time before the engine starts. Could this be the problem? Do I need to replace the whole fuel pump to replace the check valve?

Thanks in advance!
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