EBPSI

Hey guys, I'm having problems with my car. I drove it to work last night and when I jumped in it this morning to drive home, the car wouldn't start. All lights work, the dash lights up and I hear the fuel pump priming, but when i turn the key, it won't even crank. I'm pretty sure it's not the battery since it's fairly new. I checked the fuses under the hood and they all were okay, is there a specific fuse that I should look for?

I'm thinking it could be the switch that prevents the car from starting if the clutch is no pressed. Where is this switch located, and what is involved in replacing it? Actually, how do I test if that is the issue causing the problem. Any help on this is greatly appreciated.


Modified by EBPSI at 8:27 AM 3/7/2007

96Spec Ek

It on the clutch pedal up under the dash. It is yellow in color

EBPSI

I appreciate the reply, I really hope that i the cause of the problem and that it is an easy fix.

EBPSI

This car has mood swings! I push started the car and got it to my parents house. Woke up this morning and asked my brother to push start the car so I can drive it up the drive way. Out of habit, i turned the key to ignition and the car started, WTF! I drove it up the drive way, turned it off and restarted it half a dozen times. The car starts perfectly now.

Now, does this rule out the clutch switch?

Are these signs on the starter going bad and that I should go ahead and get the starter replaced? I called Honda dealership, 300.00+ for a starter. Autozone was 150.00 with the core, Napa is 111.00 with core. Should I go ahead and replace the starter or just assume it was a one time deal?

Opinions and inputs appreciated

deftonerider

it sound to me you have a bad starter
next time it wont click over pop the hood and grab a rod or stick of some sort and hit the part of the starter where the gear is. if the car starts then you have a bad starter because the gear is covered in gunk and its getting stuck. autozone starters work just fine because they have lifetime warrenties and it takes 15-20 mins to swap a starter

DeadVet

Next time it wont start check for power at the big wire on the starter with the key on, if you have power there then check for power at the little wire on the starter while someone is trying to start the car. If you have power in both places then replace the starter. If not come back and tell us what you found.