98blackcivicex

I went outside today to start my car and when i went to start it it wouldnt start and it was just making like a winding noise and that noise would just get lower pitched everytime. It is very cold where i am and i leavemy car outside so it could be the cold but i have never had this problem before. Granted it is only 5 degrees right now but if anyone can help it would be great.

spicoli

Im guessing the battery cant stand the cold. So check the battery, if it's older maybe u need a new one. That was my problem. So give it a shot.

Filthy Focker!

What is a winding noise?????? Describe please

Also, 5 degrees. Is that celcius or farenheit

fs

jlacoy82

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Also, 5 degrees. Is that celcius or farenheit

fs</TD></TR></TABLE>

Probably the starter, but he doesnt have enough juice to crank it over.

Try jump starting the car.

Sour Diesel

It's probably your battery. Have someone jump you and leave it on for a while.

wagonis

That happened to my Pontiac. The starter solenoid didn't want to engage, so I beat the pi$$ out of it with a hammer while some one was turning the key, and that made the solenoid kick in, but that's only good for getting the car to the parts store.

98blackcivicex

when i go to turn the key it makes like a winding noise where you would here when you are trying to wind up like the older cars when you had to crank them to start thats kinda what it sounds like. Now I went to try and start it again and it is making clicking noises so now i dont even know what that is.

wagonis

Well, the clicking could be the starter engaging. Try to get a boost from some one.

Turbo E

your battery is DEAD. jumpstart and maybe look in to a new one if its 4-5 yrs old.

98blackcivicex

Thanks everyone i have someone coming to jump me to see what happens if it starts like that then do u think that i need a new battery? I will keep u updated.

Filthy Focker!

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Maybe you do, maybe you don't. It depends.

First, if you have a no-maintenance battery, look at the top and see if you see the green light indicator. If so, then your battery is possibly still good.

Second, look at your battery and see how many CCA is delivering. Under 500 is not really powerful when temps get real cold.

Third. When was the last time you drove your car? If your car sat for a while, then it is expected to have a hard time to start.

Fourth, have your charging system tested to make sure you are charging the battery.

Fifth, have your battery load tested to make sure it is good.

And finally, when cold weather comes around, it is normal to have difficulty starting your car. When you go to start it, make sure your fan and radio are off to steer as much electrical power to your starter.

fs

satitus

Something very similar happened to me. Turned out to be my ignitor. I guess they are pretty prone to failure in Hondas.

98blackcivicex

welll i took the battery to the shop and i am running below 500 so i a, going to get a new battery thanks alot to everyone that has helped.

viva60

Same thing happend to my car 98 hatch and my friend with a 94 Del Sol. Mine jump started, but his battery is probably a gonner.

HitEm'Up

Start with the battery