Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Troubleshooting engine crank, no start.
Years later, I think this was actually due to a failing relay (?) or something electrical to do with main relay circuit. It still exhibits this behavior.
While trying to hunt the issue down, found this odd fuel-system pressure regulation behavior which I think was unrelated, but was good to get taken care of.
notes from service history
8/1/2020 ODO 210,000 Wondered about occasional difficult cold starts. Extended cold-start cranking. Battery tests OK. Haynes' book recommended checking fuel system pressure. Gauge borrowed from O’Reilly’s. Fuel pressure shoots immediately up to 40+ when key turned to “ON” from no fuel pressure. Pump OK? However, disconnecting the vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator reveals a very sluggish reaction in fuel system pressure. I think it needs a new Fuel Pressure Regulator. Ordered along with an oil filter and drain plug gasket.
i miss this car so much. d-series honda (1995 del sol)
forgot i'd made this video. here it is.
Troubleshooting engine crank, no start.
Years later, I think this was actually due to a failing relay (?) or something electrical to do with main relay circuit. It still exhibits this behavior.
While trying to hunt the issue down, found this odd fuel-system pressure regulation behavior which I think was unrelated, but was good to get taken care of.
notes from service history
8/1/2020 ODO 210,000 Wondered about occasional difficult cold starts. Extended cold-start cranking. Battery tests OK. Haynes' book recommended checking fuel system pressure. Gauge borrowed from O’Reilly’s. Fuel pressure shoots immediately up to 40+ when key turned to “ON” from no fuel pressure. Pump OK? However, disconnecting the vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator reveals a very sluggish reaction in fuel system pressure. I think it needs a new Fuel Pressure Regulator. Ordered along with an oil filter and drain plug gasket.
i miss this car so much. d-series honda (1995 del sol)
forgot i'd made this video. here it is.
