Does your Legend crank but does not start? Here's a DIY diagnostic procedure - Page 2

**Mike Diaz** · 08-03-07, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by k_elliot

hey, thanks! i've been suffering some problems with my Legend..

Did you get her fixed up? What's it doing?

92Akura · 08-21-07, 12:41 AM

Ok everyone, today is one of those days... Earlier I found this site because I was looking for an ignition switch problem that just happened to me earlier today. My Legend was working fine this morning and at lunch, but when I went to crank it after work the ignition started acting funny. basically the car wont turn any dash lights (batt., srs, etc. on) the on position but if I crank it all the way with the clutch off the dash comes on! if I push the clutch in the car starts, but when I let go of the key, off again!?? can you all help.

**Mike Diaz** · 08-21-07, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 92Akura

Ok everyone, today is one of those days... Earlier I found this site because I was looking for an ignition switch problem that just happened to me earlier today. My Legend was working fine this morning and at lunch, but when I went to crank it after work the ignition started acting funny. basically the car wont turn any dash lights (batt., srs, etc. on) the on position but if I crank it all the way with the clutch off the dash comes on! if I push the clutch in the car starts, but when I let go of the key, off again!?? can you all help.

That sounds like the electrical part of the ignition switch.

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Originally Posted by HM91CPE

You do not have to replace the part of the ignition switch that is keyed. You only replace the electrical part that is held on the back by two screws.

The replacement procedure can be found in the Online Service Manual which is in this forum. Access the manual and go to page 23-86 for test and install procedures.

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/

Go to the above URL: for Acura Carland, put in the correct car/model info and select combination switch. That will take you to a diagrahm with a number of switches. I believe that item 11 is what you want. Part number 351390-SP0-305. List for $65.85 & their price $52.68 (plus shipping). It is not called an "ignition switch", but the position and appearance looks right. Maybe someone can verify the part number. I no longer have the receipt for the one that I bought.

Howard

mmmchickenboy · 09-07-07, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Diaz

That sounds like the electrical part of the ignition switch.

A quick way to ensure it's the ign switch is to jumper +12v to the starter solenoid fuse terminal in the drivers kick panel. Assuming the ign key is in the ON position and the dash lights are illuminated, it should fire right up.

VDM GS · 09-10-07, 06:56 PM

I noticed you advised checking the fuses under the hood Mike, but I just wanted to add that today I had an engine-will-rotate-but-will-not-start problem and it turned out to be the fuel pump fuse under the dash! Easily fixed, thank goodness..

**Mike Diaz** · 09-11-07, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by VDM GS

I noticed you advised checking the fuses under the hood Mike, but I just wanted to add that today I had an engine-will-rotate-but-will-not-start problem and it turned out to be the fuel pump fuse under the dash! Easily fixed, thank goodness..

Thanks, I added it to the original post.

roar · 09-12-07, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by VDM GS

I noticed you advised checking the fuses under the hood Mike, but I just wanted to add that today I had an engine-will-rotate-but-will-not-start problem and it turned out to be the fuel pump fuse under the dash! Easily fixed, thank goodness..

I had that same problem too, only that it was after the car died on the highway (apparently it's not the same as a freeway) at 50 or so. Lucky it was in the morning when it happened

brooklynguy01 · 09-12-07, 10:08 AM

Sometimes my engine light is on more times than not. My car starts but when i get to piont B try 2 crank it up it might not start. I have to let it sit for few mins then it starts WTF.

**Mike Diaz** · 09-12-07, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by roar

I had that same problem too, only that it was after the car died on the highway (apparently it's not the same as a freeway) at 50 or so. Lucky it was in the morning when it happened

ignition switch most likely

**Mike Diaz** · 09-12-07, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by brooklynguy01

Sometimes my engine light is on more times than not. My car starts but when i get to piont B try 2 crank it up it might not start. I have to let it sit for few mins then it starts WTF.

Main relay most likely.

roar · 09-14-07, 03:21 AM

I thought so too, but everything was fine when I checked it, and it turned out to be the fuel pump relay in the end

wolphensteinus · 10-20-07, 07:32 AM

If all else fails, your main relay is good, and you are getting power back to the fuel pump, but it still doesn't work, do what my mechanic did.

remove the fuel pump, tap it with a hammer a few times, re-install it, then listen to your baby purr.

Telion · 10-27-07, 10:06 PM

I don't remember if the service manual hit on this topic but make sure all teh coil packs are tightened down well.

Cees-Jan · 10-30-07, 02:51 PM

In this page you can see that all coil packs are coneccted to fuse 25 or 26. with the yellow black cable. This connection is made in the connector at the located near the passenger side timing belt cover.

I have had troube with this connector (on a NSX but this is simular connector)

SuperADHman · 11-12-07, 06:09 PM

So how about a situation where the fuel pump fuse in the kick box has no juice going to it yet the fuse itself is fine. Is this a sure sign that the relay is at fault?

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11-12-07, 06:09 PM	#30 (permalink)
SuperADHman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 2 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend iTrader: (0)	Fuses So how about a situation where the fuel pump fuse in the kick box has no juice going to it yet the fuse itself is fine. Is this a sure sign that the relay is at fault?

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08-21-07, 12:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
92Akura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 10 Car 1: 93 Delsol Car 2: 92 Legend Car 3: 00 s2000 iTrader: (0)	Ok everyone, today is one of those days... Earlier I found this site because I was looking for an ignition switch problem that just happened to me earlier today. My Legend was working fine this morning and at lunch, but when I went to crank it after work the ignition started acting funny. basically the car wont turn any dash lights (batt., srs, etc. on) the on position but if I crank it all the way with the clutch off the dash comes on! if I push the clutch in the car starts, but when I let go of the key, off again!?? can you all help.

09-12-07, 10:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
brooklynguy01 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new york Posts: 20 Car 1: acura legend iTrader: (0)	Sometimes my engine light is on more times than not. My car starts but when i get to piont B try 2 crank it up it might not start. I have to let it sit for few mins then it starts WTF.

09-14-07, 03:21 AM	#26 (permalink)
roar huh? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: utah Posts: 90 iTrader: (0)	I thought so too, but everything was fine when I checked it, and it turned out to be the fuel pump relay in the end

10-20-07, 07:32 AM	#27 (permalink)
wolphensteinus 91 Legend "LL" Sedan Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 3 Car 1: 1991 Acura Legend LL Sedan Car 2: 1992 Honda Civic EX Car 3: 1991 Dodge Dakota iTrader: (0)	If all else fails, your main relay is good, and you are getting power back to the fuel pump, but it still doesn't work, do what my mechanic did. remove the fuel pump, tap it with a hammer a few times, re-install it, then listen to your baby purr.

10-30-07, 02:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
Cees-Jan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 111 Car 1: Honda Legend 3.2i AT iTrader: (0)	In this page you can see that all coil packs are coneccted to fuse 25 or 26. with the yellow black cable. This connection is made in the connector at the located near the passenger side timing belt cover. I have had troube with this connector (on a NSX but this is simular connector)