Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

> 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.

Well, some mechanics won't. There are, unfortunately, quite a few out there
that just start replacing things in hopes it will fix a problem they don't
take the time to figure out. And worse, there are some out there that
replace things they know damn well don't need to be replaced.

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

> 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.

Well, some mechanics won't. There are, unfortunately, quite a few out there
that just start replacing things in hopes it will fix a problem they don't
take the time to figure out. And worse, there are some out there that
replace things they know damn well don't need to be replaced.

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

> 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.

Well, some mechanics won't. There are, unfortunately, quite a few out there
that just start replacing things in hopes it will fix a problem they don't
take the time to figure out. And worse, there are some out there that
replace things they know damn well don't need to be replaced.

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

> 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.

Well, some mechanics won't. There are, unfortunately, quite a few out there
that just start replacing things in hopes it will fix a problem they don't
take the time to figure out. And worse, there are some out there that
replace things they know damn well don't need to be replaced.

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

The thing is, even with a loose batt wire or ground, you would still
possibly have intermitten turns of the motor as well as dimming or
flickering of the interior lights and dash. If the battery had a dead
cell, it would draw off of itself and go dead in less than a day.


p.s. I wish I could get 5-8 year on a batt. Texas heat KILLS batteries
here! Almost every 1.5 - 2 year you need a battery!


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Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

The thing is, even with a loose batt wire or ground, you would still
possibly have intermitten turns of the motor as well as dimming or
flickering of the interior lights and dash. If the battery had a dead
cell, it would draw off of itself and go dead in less than a day.


p.s. I wish I could get 5-8 year on a batt. Texas heat KILLS batteries
here! Almost every 1.5 - 2 year you need a battery!


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Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

The thing is, even with a loose batt wire or ground, you would still
possibly have intermitten turns of the motor as well as dimming or
flickering of the interior lights and dash. If the battery had a dead
cell, it would draw off of itself and go dead in less than a day.


p.s. I wish I could get 5-8 year on a batt. Texas heat KILLS batteries
here! Almost every 1.5 - 2 year you need a battery!


--
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Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

The thing is, even with a loose batt wire or ground, you would still
possibly have intermitten turns of the motor as well as dimming or
flickering of the interior lights and dash. If the battery had a dead
cell, it would draw off of itself and go dead in less than a day.


p.s. I wish I could get 5-8 year on a batt. Texas heat KILLS batteries
here! Almost every 1.5 - 2 year you need a battery!


--
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Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

Timing Belt last changed 90K ago? My mechanic told me the average lifespan
on a '95 Civic timing belt is 75K miles. So it's quite likely it is the
timing belt causing the problem. Hope your valves weren't open when it
went - very expensive to rebuild an engine.


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Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

Timing Belt last changed 90K ago? My mechanic told me the average lifespan
on a '95 Civic timing belt is 75K miles. So it's quite likely it is the
timing belt causing the problem. Hope your valves weren't open when it
went - very expensive to rebuild an engine.


Karen Mercedes
http://www.radix.net/~dalila/index.html
____________________________
I have been to the Opera six
times; and I still live.
- George Bernard Shaw

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

Timing Belt last changed 90K ago? My mechanic told me the average lifespan
on a '95 Civic timing belt is 75K miles. So it's quite likely it is the
timing belt causing the problem. Hope your valves weren't open when it
went - very expensive to rebuild an engine.


Karen Mercedes
http://www.radix.net/~dalila/index.html
____________________________
I have been to the Opera six
times; and I still live.
- George Bernard Shaw

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

Timing Belt last changed 90K ago? My mechanic told me the average lifespan
on a '95 Civic timing belt is 75K miles. So it's quite likely it is the
timing belt causing the problem. Hope your valves weren't open when it
went - very expensive to rebuild an engine.


Karen Mercedes
http://www.radix.net/~dalila/index.html
____________________________
I have been to the Opera six
times; and I still live.
- George Bernard Shaw

Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

If the car won't even crank, it certainly is not the timing belt. If you
put in your own kill switch, check the wiring carefully. If it is a
stick shift, check the switch on the clutch pedal. Automatics have a
gear position switch instead that will not allow you to start the car in
gear. Check this switch if your car in an automatic.

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
>
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Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

If the car won't even crank, it certainly is not the timing belt. If you
put in your own kill switch, check the wiring carefully. If it is a
stick shift, check the switch on the clutch pedal. Automatics have a
gear position switch instead that will not allow you to start the car in
gear. Check this switch if your car in an automatic.

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
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Re: Honda Civic 1995 Won't Start
 

If the car won't even crank, it certainly is not the timing belt. If you
put in your own kill switch, check the wiring carefully. If it is a
stick shift, check the switch on the clutch pedal. Automatics have a
gear position switch instead that will not allow you to start the car in
gear. Check this switch if your car in an automatic.

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
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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