Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
I only ask because looking at the ECM PRG-EFI relay it
sure looks like it would be rather difficult to do. Anone done it? Just thinking about the time my starter died in my 1981 Subaru 4WD. I was parked on a hill, so it was easy to slip it into reverse, roll backwards and pop the clutch. I suspect you would have to get a Civic up to speed, pop the clutch and turn the ignition switch all at about the same time. I may have posted this smae header with no text, blame Google Beta. Terry |
Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
r2000swler@hotmail.com wrote:
> I only ask because looking at the ECM PRG-EFI relay it > sure looks like it would be rather difficult to do. > Anone done it? > Just thinking about the time my starter died in my > 1981 Subaru 4WD. I was parked on a hill, so it was easy > to slip it into reverse, roll backwards and pop the clutch. > I suspect you would have to get a Civic up to speed, pop > the clutch and turn the ignition switch all at about the > same time. > > I may have posted this smae header with no text, blame > Google Beta. > Terry > I've done it a few times after leaving my lights on and draining the battery. Just have they key in the normal running position and 'pop' the clutch. The 'pop' can be fairly gentle, you don't have to totally 'dump' it. The owner's manual tells you not to do this though. My guess is that it may be a little hard on the cat. because some raw fuel might go through the engine unburned. I'm sure someone will explain for sure why its not the best for your car. Mark |
Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
I've push-started a 90 prelude 2.0 Si with no problem.
And many times an 84 Jetta GLi. Cheers, Mike Davis |
Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
r2000swler@hotmail.com wrote: > > I only ask because looking at the ECM PRG-EFI relay it > sure looks like it would be rather difficult to do. > Anone done it? > Just thinking about the time my starter died in my > 1981 Subaru 4WD. I was parked on a hill, so it was easy > to slip it into reverse, roll backwards and pop the clutch. > I suspect you would have to get a Civic up to speed, pop > the clutch and turn the ignition switch all at about the > same time. > > I may have posted this smae header with no text, blame > Google Beta. > Terry You need to have the ignition in "RUN", just like when push-starting any other car. No need to put the ignition in "Start". As you release the clutch, the engine will start turning (firing or not) and the sensors in the distributor will tell the ECU that the engine is turning. The ECU will then turn the fuel pump back on. There is usually enough residual pressure in the fuel system to get the car started before the fuel pump starts running. If the battery voltage is 0, you probably will not be able to push start the car. Alternators need battery voltage to start delivering power. Older DC generators could pull themselves up by the boot straps. -- ================================================== ===== A very modest collection of Honda tech info can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/ng_randolph |
Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
r2000swler@hotmail.com wrote:
> I only ask because looking at the ECM PRG-EFI relay it > sure looks like it would be rather difficult to do. > Anone done it? > Just thinking about the time my starter died in my > 1981 Subaru 4WD. I was parked on a hill, so it was easy > to slip it into reverse, roll backwards and pop the clutch. > I suspect you would have to get a Civic up to speed, pop > the clutch and turn the ignition switch all at about the > same time. > > I may have posted this smae header with no text, blame > Google Beta. > Terry ------------------- If there's enough juice to make the interior light glow (even a tiny bit) just put it in second, turn on the key (fuel pump will hopefully be able to pressurize the rail), let it roll to walking speed, then let the clutch out sharply, then immediately back in. You only want to turn it over, and if you leave the clutch out, it can't start very well. With this method, I drove an old Volvo all summer without a starter. I could start it in the length of two empty curbside parking spots (had to):-) P.S. I was a teenager, and tried to always have somebody along for the ride. 'Curly' |
Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
if PGM-FI (main relay) is dead, no push starting is gonna help!!!!!!!!!!
But if you ever need to bump start, use 2nd gear!!!!!!!!!! Even on level ground, I was able to bump start my 93 Civic. My case was too big of a stereo 8-9 years ago. <r2000swler@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:1110570950.569696.240190@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com... > I only ask because looking at the ECM PRG-EFI relay it > sure looks like it would be rather difficult to do. > Anone done it? > Just thinking about the time my starter died in my > 1981 Subaru 4WD. I was parked on a hill, so it was easy > to slip it into reverse, roll backwards and pop the clutch. > I suspect you would have to get a Civic up to speed, pop > the clutch and turn the ignition switch all at about the > same time. > > I may have posted this smae header with no text, blame > Google Beta. > Terry > |
Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
TeGGer® wrote:
> No, you can turn the ignition on first, then do the push thing. As Mista > Bone says, use 2nd gear. Why 2nd? I assume it has to do with gear ratios or something, but it would be nice to know something a tad more specific. Also, would reverse work all right, if, say, one were stuck facing forward on an uphill (as I am on my block)? Abe |
Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
Abeness wrote:
> TeGGer® wrote: > >> No, you can turn the ignition on first, then do the push thing. As >> Mista Bone says, use 2nd gear. > > > Why 2nd? I assume it has to do with gear ratios or something, but it > would be nice to know something a tad more specific. 2nd is the general "crawling" gear. 1st would likely be doable, but if it doesnt catch, itll lurch a lot! 2nd is more matched to the speed youll be pushing the car. > > Also, would reverse work all right, if, say, one were stuck facing > forward on an uphill (as I am on my block)? sure. ive popped the clutch on my 98 in reverse, and it started. lurched a bit, tho. likely a lower gear ratio than 1st. > > Abe |
Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
Thanks, guys.
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Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
On 16 Mar 2005 00:03:04 GMT, "TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote:
>Abeness <news@nada.x> wrote in news:W_adnb3-bK0TuarfRVn-tA@rcn.net: > >> TeGGer® wrote: >>> No, you can turn the ignition on first, then do the push thing. As >>> Mista Bone says, use 2nd gear. >> >> Why 2nd? I assume it has to do with gear ratios or something, but it >> would be nice to know something a tad more specific. > > > >The gearing makes it easier for the wheels to turn the engine. Also, if someone is pushing, it prevents them from denting your trunk lid with their head. > > >> >> Also, would reverse work all right, if, say, one were stuck facing >> forward on an uphill (as I am on my block)? >> > > >First or reverse will work too. |
Re: Can you pushstart MT 1991 Civic?
Gordon McGrew wrote:
> Also, if someone is pushing, it prevents them from denting your trunk > lid with their head. LOL! |
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