1996 honda accord will not start. Starter was just replaced(still working good), car had oil on plugs, found rings around valve cover were bad, changed them out, installed new gasket for cover aswell. now after all put back together, the boots wont go back over my plugs, and I cant get it to actually turn over, just the starter turning.. what on earth could this be? and furthermore, maybe just simple wire/plug change? or could this be a fuel issue, I need troubleshooting tips please!!!!

 

If Check Engine Light (CEL) is on, the get these codes and post.

First step w/ no-start is to understand whether fuel or ignition is source of the problem, no matter what you might think is the problem.

1) Turn keyswitch to On. Does the CEL, Alt, and Oil light come on immediately. CEL should go off after 2-3 secs.

2) When keyswitch is turned Off to On, you should also hear a soft click from under the dash and fuel pump in fuel tank come on and run for 2-3 secs. Fuel pump will stop and CEL will go off at same time.

If above 2) checks show all lights are coming on correctly, and you hear the fuel pump run/cut-off, then fuel delivery is likely and ignition fault is likely.

If you're missing the Alt, Oil, and CEL coming on, then ignition switch assembly is likely faulty. Easy diy replacement. See DIY forum.

If ignition is indicated, suggest going to techautorepairs.com/ignition.html for guidance on diagnosing where igntion is failing.

good luck

 

If I was suggesting an answer, I would do what TexasHonda just suggested for you to do...

WheelBrokerAng

 

how are you supposed to get to the fuel filter??? its under my master cyl... but I cant get under it with all the other parts in the way

 

I didn't say anything about checking fuel filter. Did you read my post? Do that and report back for help.

good luck