Squatch

I have a '94 accord ex with an automatic transmission. Today she decided not to start. No crank no click no nothing. I had my battery tested and it failed. I purchased a new one and nothing changed.

I found a great thread by fcm and used his advice to observe the following...

• The lights dim somewhat when I turn the key to start.
  
• jumping 12v to the solenoid makes it engage, but the starter itself does nothing.
  
• I measure 9v at the solenoid when the key is turned to START

why am I only getting 9v at the solenoid, and why won't the starter run when
I force the solenoid to engage?

Does this sound more like bad connection or bad starter?

nus_dogg

Did you check if the cables are green and what not? High resistance in the circuit?

jdowen2

Thouroghly clean and tighten your connections. Your solenoid could also be bad.