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Old 04-02-2014, 10:04 AM
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Good day,

I am trying to start my car (Civic EG4), but I get no ignition. I also do not hear any clicking sound when I turn the key.
I checked the battery, and it does have power.

Is this maybe because a fuse blew?

Thanks in advance.
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What voltage do you read across the two battery connectors?

Do the headlights and hazard lights work?
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What voltage do you read across the two battery connectors? I do not know how to determine that, and I doubt I have the equipment.

Do the headlights and hazard lights work? Yes, they're working
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Do you have a multimeter?

The starter does not crank the engine with the key in ON(III), right? Does the fuel pump prime? If so, check whether the rubber stopper that presses on the starter switch at the top of the clutch pedal fell out.
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Do you have a multimeter? No I don't

The starter does not crank the engine with the key in ON(III), right? Do you mean when I turn the key fully clockwise, I should hear the engine at least try to start? If so, then no...the engine does not start

Does the fuel pump prime? If so, check whether the rubber stopper that presses on the starter switch at the top of the clutch pedal fell out. Not following you on this one, but my vehicle is automatic
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Get a multimeter. You can buy one on sale for as little as $4 at Harbor Freight Tools.

Do you mean when I turn the key fully clockwise, I should hear the engine at least try to start? If so, then no...the engine does not start
Does the starter turn the engine (=crank)?
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Will do.

Think it's a voltage issue though?
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Does the starter turn the engine (=crank)?
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No it doesn't.
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How did this problem start?

Is the G3 transmission ground wire attached to the chassis and transmission?

Does battery voltage reach the starter motor and starter solenoid connectors?
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is it the starter relay if your not getting a click?
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Do the lights come on the dash?
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Originally Posted by RonJ@HT
How did this problem start? Honestly, the problem just started right out of the blue. And I drove the car whole day previiously.

Is the G3 transmission ground wire attached to the chassis and transmission?

Does battery voltage reach the starter motor and starter solenoid connectors? Checked...and all is good. Engine still not coming on.
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is it the starter relay if your not getting a click? Cannot say. Had mechanic pass by this evening to check it out; said he'll pull it out and carry it to shop.
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Do the lights come on the dash? Yes they do.
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Default Re: Car does not start/ no click sound

since your getting voltage, no click, definitely sounds like starter solenoid.....

if you were at-least getting the click the starter brushes might be bad or seized.. but no click means solenoid...
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Default Re: Car does not start/ no click sound

my ignition went bad in my EG try bending the wires going to the ignition may just be a bad connection, it happens
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Default Re: Car does not start/ no click sound

Sorry for the late reply. To update...I ended up carrying my car to the mechanic (who discovered more issues).

Thanks for your help though
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