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???


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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???


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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???


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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???


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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
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>
> 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
>
>
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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
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>
> 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
>
>
> --
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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
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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
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>
> 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
>
>
> --
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Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

In article <murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com>, 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?
>
> Thanks, well in advance...

My first guess was a bad battery. However, from the other posts--it could
be several other things. I advise you to install a new battery. The
present battery is now about 8 years old and even if it is not the
cause--it will need to be replaced very soon. If the new battery does not
solve the problem, I advise you to have it towed to the nearest mechanic
that you trust or the nearest Honda dealership and have it checked. The
mechanic will be able to figure out what is wrong with it. It would be
expensive for you to start replacing items that may not even fix the
problem--a mechanic would not replace any items that did not need to be
replaced. You might say the battery falls into this category but I
disagree since the average life span of a battery is about 5 to 8 years.

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

In article <murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com>, 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?
>
> Thanks, well in advance...

My first guess was a bad battery. However, from the other posts--it could
be several other things. I advise you to install a new battery. The
present battery is now about 8 years old and even if it is not the
cause--it will need to be replaced very soon. If the new battery does not
solve the problem, I advise you to have it towed to the nearest mechanic
that you trust or the nearest Honda dealership and have it checked. The
mechanic will be able to figure out what is wrong with it. It would be
expensive for you to start replacing items that may not even fix the
problem--a mechanic would not replace any items that did not need to be
replaced. You might say the battery falls into this category but I
disagree since the average life span of a battery is about 5 to 8 years.

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

In article <murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com>, 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?
>
> Thanks, well in advance...

My first guess was a bad battery. However, from the other posts--it could
be several other things. I advise you to install a new battery. The
present battery is now about 8 years old and even if it is not the
cause--it will need to be replaced very soon. If the new battery does not
solve the problem, I advise you to have it towed to the nearest mechanic
that you trust or the nearest Honda dealership and have it checked. The
mechanic will be able to figure out what is wrong with it. It would be
expensive for you to start replacing items that may not even fix the
problem--a mechanic would not replace any items that did not need to be
replaced. You might say the battery falls into this category but I
disagree since the average life span of a battery is about 5 to 8 years.

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

In article <murrayw.x3i30@realcaraudio.com>, 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?
>
> Thanks, well in advance...

My first guess was a bad battery. However, from the other posts--it could
be several other things. I advise you to install a new battery. The
present battery is now about 8 years old and even if it is not the
cause--it will need to be replaced very soon. If the new battery does not
solve the problem, I advise you to have it towed to the nearest mechanic
that you trust or the nearest Honda dealership and have it checked. The
mechanic will be able to figure out what is wrong with it. It would be
expensive for you to start replacing items that may not even fix the
problem--a mechanic would not replace any items that did not need to be
replaced. You might say the battery falls into this category but I
disagree since the average life span of a battery is about 5 to 8 years.