Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. It won't start. Here are the signs: 1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air conditioning, etc...) 2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. 3) It won't take a jump. 4) It will not crank. 5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery because everything comes on. Any idea? What could be the problem? Thanks, well in advance... Warren L -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Timing belt... -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Say it isn't so... that is the last thing I would think of. Really? Thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Say it isn't so... that is the last thing I would think of. Really? Thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Say it isn't so... that is the last thing I would think of. Really? Thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Say it isn't so... that is the last thing I would think of. Really? Thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Never know..how many miles? 8 years, that is about due for a timing belt. But usually the motor will at least crank even it you have a broken timing belt.... Do you have a factory alarm or aftermarket alarm with starter kill? -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Never know..how many miles? 8 years, that is about due for a timing belt. But usually the motor will at least crank even it you have a broken timing belt.... Do you have a factory alarm or aftermarket alarm with starter kill? -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Never know..how many miles? 8 years, that is about due for a timing belt. But usually the motor will at least crank even it you have a broken timing belt.... Do you have a factory alarm or aftermarket alarm with starter kill? -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Never know..how many miles? 8 years, that is about due for a timing belt. But usually the motor will at least crank even it you have a broken timing belt.... Do you have a factory alarm or aftermarket alarm with starter kill? -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Timing belt... -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Timing belt... -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Timing belt... -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
180k... timing belt was change about 90k ago. I do have a kill switch, but I didn't check that and can't check for another 7 hours, I'm at work. what else could it be? Thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
180k... timing belt was change about 90k ago. I do have a kill switch, but I didn't check that and can't check for another 7 hours, I'm at work. what else could it be? Thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
180k... timing belt was change about 90k ago. I do have a kill switch, but I didn't check that and can't check for another 7 hours, I'm at work. what else could it be? Thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
180k... timing belt was change about 90k ago. I do have a kill switch, but I didn't check that and can't check for another 7 hours, I'm at work. what else could it be? Thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
If you are not hearing clicking when you are turning the key, the it sounds like possibly a starter kill. Because even when a battery is all the way dead you will hear clicking. With a starter kill you turn the key and eveything "pauses"... Let me know what you find. Email me at sfarris@mssystems.com -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
If you are not hearing clicking when you are turning the key, the it sounds like possibly a starter kill. Because even when a battery is all the way dead you will hear clicking. With a starter kill you turn the key and eveything "pauses"... Let me know what you find. Email me at sfarris@mssystems.com -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
If you are not hearing clicking when you are turning the key, the it sounds like possibly a starter kill. Because even when a battery is all the way dead you will hear clicking. With a starter kill you turn the key and eveything "pauses"... Let me know what you find. Email me at sfarris@mssystems.com -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
If you are not hearing clicking when you are turning the key, the it sounds like possibly a starter kill. Because even when a battery is all the way dead you will hear clicking. With a starter kill you turn the key and eveything "pauses"... Let me know what you find. Email me at sfarris@mssystems.com -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
i'll check... thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
i'll check... thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
i'll check... thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
i'll check... thanks!!! -- murrayw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
murrayw wrote:
> > For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. > It won't start. > > Here are the signs: > > 1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air > conditioning, etc...) > 2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. > 3) It won't take a jump. > 4) It will not crank. > 5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > > I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery > because everything comes on. > > Any idea? What could be the problem? > > Thanks, well in advance... > > Warren L > > -- > murrayw > ------------------------- Murrayw, Your ignition switch may have fallen apart inside. A blown timing belt won't blow by itself while the care is not running. Timing belt also won't prevent engine from turning over, nor will it stop your MAIN RELAY from clicking in and running the fuel pump for two or three seconds when you turn the key ON. The fact that boosting didn't make the engine turn over indicates that your battery connections are likely OK, but your GROUND connection could be bad... Don't be too quick to get your timing belt replaced (at least not without good advice) 'Curly' -- To REPLY: If there are a couple of underscores in my return address, you must remove them to reply directly . . . . . . Thanks - |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
murrayw wrote:
> > For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. > It won't start. > > Here are the signs: > > 1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air > conditioning, etc...) > 2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. > 3) It won't take a jump. > 4) It will not crank. > 5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > > I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery > because everything comes on. > > Any idea? What could be the problem? > > Thanks, well in advance... > > Warren L > > -- > murrayw > ------------------------- Murrayw, Your ignition switch may have fallen apart inside. A blown timing belt won't blow by itself while the care is not running. Timing belt also won't prevent engine from turning over, nor will it stop your MAIN RELAY from clicking in and running the fuel pump for two or three seconds when you turn the key ON. The fact that boosting didn't make the engine turn over indicates that your battery connections are likely OK, but your GROUND connection could be bad... Don't be too quick to get your timing belt replaced (at least not without good advice) 'Curly' -- To REPLY: If there are a couple of underscores in my return address, you must remove them to reply directly . . . . . . Thanks - |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
murrayw wrote:
> > For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. > It won't start. > > Here are the signs: > > 1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air > conditioning, etc...) > 2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. > 3) It won't take a jump. > 4) It will not crank. > 5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > > I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery > because everything comes on. > > Any idea? What could be the problem? > > Thanks, well in advance... > > Warren L > > -- > murrayw > ------------------------- Murrayw, Your ignition switch may have fallen apart inside. A blown timing belt won't blow by itself while the care is not running. Timing belt also won't prevent engine from turning over, nor will it stop your MAIN RELAY from clicking in and running the fuel pump for two or three seconds when you turn the key ON. The fact that boosting didn't make the engine turn over indicates that your battery connections are likely OK, but your GROUND connection could be bad... Don't be too quick to get your timing belt replaced (at least not without good advice) 'Curly' -- To REPLY: If there are a couple of underscores in my return address, you must remove them to reply directly . . . . . . Thanks - |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
murrayw wrote:
> > For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. > It won't start. > > Here are the signs: > > 1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air > conditioning, etc...) > 2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. > 3) It won't take a jump. > 4) It will not crank. > 5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > > I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery > because everything comes on. > > Any idea? What could be the problem? > > Thanks, well in advance... > > Warren L > > -- > murrayw > ------------------------- Murrayw, Your ignition switch may have fallen apart inside. A blown timing belt won't blow by itself while the care is not running. Timing belt also won't prevent engine from turning over, nor will it stop your MAIN RELAY from clicking in and running the fuel pump for two or three seconds when you turn the key ON. The fact that boosting didn't make the engine turn over indicates that your battery connections are likely OK, but your GROUND connection could be bad... Don't be too quick to get your timing belt replaced (at least not without good advice) 'Curly' -- To REPLY: If there are a couple of underscores in my return address, you must remove them to reply directly . . . . . . Thanks - |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:15:31 GMT, murrayw
<murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com> wrote: > >For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. >It won't start. > >Here are the signs: > >1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air >conditioning, etc...) >2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. >3) It won't take a jump. >4) It will not crank. >5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > >I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery >because everything comes on. > >Any idea? What could be the problem? My 1994 Civic DX did exactly what you're saying, and it was the battery. I drove it home just fine, and 3 hours later, it wouldn't start. Radio worked, lights worked (dimly), but the fuel pump didn't cycle and the car wouldn't even click. Autozone's tester tested the battery bad in about 20 seconds (even though the guy in front of me took 20 minutes for it to say charge and try again). Replaced the battery, all has been fine for a year. Nate |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:15:31 GMT, murrayw
<murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com> wrote: > >For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. >It won't start. > >Here are the signs: > >1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air >conditioning, etc...) >2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. >3) It won't take a jump. >4) It will not crank. >5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > >I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery >because everything comes on. > >Any idea? What could be the problem? My 1994 Civic DX did exactly what you're saying, and it was the battery. I drove it home just fine, and 3 hours later, it wouldn't start. Radio worked, lights worked (dimly), but the fuel pump didn't cycle and the car wouldn't even click. Autozone's tester tested the battery bad in about 20 seconds (even though the guy in front of me took 20 minutes for it to say charge and try again). Replaced the battery, all has been fine for a year. Nate |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:15:31 GMT, murrayw
<murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com> wrote: > >For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. >It won't start. > >Here are the signs: > >1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air >conditioning, etc...) >2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. >3) It won't take a jump. >4) It will not crank. >5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > >I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery >because everything comes on. > >Any idea? What could be the problem? My 1994 Civic DX did exactly what you're saying, and it was the battery. I drove it home just fine, and 3 hours later, it wouldn't start. Radio worked, lights worked (dimly), but the fuel pump didn't cycle and the car wouldn't even click. Autozone's tester tested the battery bad in about 20 seconds (even though the guy in front of me took 20 minutes for it to say charge and try again). Replaced the battery, all has been fine for a year. Nate |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:15:31 GMT, murrayw
<murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com> wrote: > >For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. >It won't start. > >Here are the signs: > >1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air >conditioning, etc...) >2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. >3) It won't take a jump. >4) It will not crank. >5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > >I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery >because everything comes on. > >Any idea? What could be the problem? My 1994 Civic DX did exactly what you're saying, and it was the battery. I drove it home just fine, and 3 hours later, it wouldn't start. Radio worked, lights worked (dimly), but the fuel pump didn't cycle and the car wouldn't even click. Autozone's tester tested the battery bad in about 20 seconds (even though the guy in front of me took 20 minutes for it to say charge and try again). Replaced the battery, all has been fine for a year. Nate |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
How would an ignition switch just fall apart with the car just sitting there... going with your theory??? -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
How would an ignition switch just fall apart with the car just sitting there... going with your theory??? -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
How would an ignition switch just fall apart with the car just sitting there... going with your theory??? -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
How would an ignition switch just fall apart with the car just sitting there... going with your theory??? -- SFarris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. http://www.RealCarAudio.com SFarris's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2572 View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Here's what I would check, in order:
1. Check the voltage of the battery WHILE you attempt to start it. If it drops down well below 10 volts,with still no click from the starter, replace the battery. Not likely this, seeing as it won't take a jump. 2. Check the ground from the battery to the car. 3. Check the voltage at the solenoid while you attempt to start it. If there is a good 12 volts there, but no click, pull the starter. 4. If there is no power at the solenoid, start checking fuses/fusible links. 5. If the fuses/fusible links check OK, check the ignition switch. "murrayw" <murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com> wrote in message news:murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com... > > For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. > It won't start. > > Here are the signs: > > 1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air > conditioning, etc...) > 2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. > 3) It won't take a jump. > 4) It will not crank. > 5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > > I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery > because everything comes on. > > Any idea? What could be the problem? > > Thanks, well in advance... > > > Warren L > > > -- > murrayw > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. > http://www.RealCarAudio.com > murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 > View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 > |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Here's what I would check, in order:
1. Check the voltage of the battery WHILE you attempt to start it. If it drops down well below 10 volts,with still no click from the starter, replace the battery. Not likely this, seeing as it won't take a jump. 2. Check the ground from the battery to the car. 3. Check the voltage at the solenoid while you attempt to start it. If there is a good 12 volts there, but no click, pull the starter. 4. If there is no power at the solenoid, start checking fuses/fusible links. 5. If the fuses/fusible links check OK, check the ignition switch. "murrayw" <murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com> wrote in message news:murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com... > > For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. > It won't start. > > Here are the signs: > > 1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air > conditioning, etc...) > 2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. > 3) It won't take a jump. > 4) It will not crank. > 5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > > I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery > because everything comes on. > > Any idea? What could be the problem? > > Thanks, well in advance... > > > Warren L > > > -- > murrayw > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. > http://www.RealCarAudio.com > murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 > View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 > |
Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
Here's what I would check, in order:
1. Check the voltage of the battery WHILE you attempt to start it. If it drops down well below 10 volts,with still no click from the starter, replace the battery. Not likely this, seeing as it won't take a jump. 2. Check the ground from the battery to the car. 3. Check the voltage at the solenoid while you attempt to start it. If there is a good 12 volts there, but no click, pull the starter. 4. If there is no power at the solenoid, start checking fuses/fusible links. 5. If the fuses/fusible links check OK, check the ignition switch. "murrayw" <murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com> wrote in message news:murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com... > > For the first time in 8 years, my Honda 1995 Civic EX disappointed me. > It won't start. > > Here are the signs: > > 1) All electrical components work (radio, lights, dashboard, air > conditioning, etc...) > 2) I do not hear the clicks as I turn the key. > 3) It won't take a jump. > 4) It will not crank. > 5) It had been sitting for two days, which is typical. > > I'm not a mechanic, but to me all signs do not point to the battery > because everything comes on. > > Any idea? What could be the problem? > > Thanks, well in advance... > > > Warren L > > > -- > murrayw > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community. > http://www.RealCarAudio.com > murrayw's Profile: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/m...fo&userid=2669 > View this thread: http://www.realcaraudio.com/forums/s...threadid=13215 > |
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