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Old 02-09-2009, 01:23 PM
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I have 2001 Honda Civic EX with 144K on it. My Civic has been parked for approximatly 4 weeks and yesterday I tried to start and it wouldn't. I turn the key and the starter will click over and over again but never engage. I checked the battery and it seems to be fine. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Old 02-09-2009, 01:44 PM
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Is the motor turning over? Or is the starter just clicking? If the starter's clicking, that means your battery's not providing enough power. Try jump-starting it.
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The motor is not turning over. I did try jumping it and the starter clicks over and over never engaging.
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Sure sounds like it's not getting enough power for some reason.
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I had this happen to me. I dont remember exactly but it was a fuse under the hood that had got fried. it actually wasnt alot to replace. Also check your battery cables, and possibly altenator for anything that may be possibly draining your batt. hope i can help at least a little and that you get her running soon!
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i would try to hook up another car through jumper cables to your car and let it try and charge for liek 5 mins b4 starting
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I had this happen once and it ended up being a bad battery cable.
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