93CivNewB18

hey guys i desperately need help i need my car back and have searched alot and tried a few things but still dont work. started a few moths ago when i tried to start it it just did nothing except lights would dim. no clicking nothing but now it wont work at all. i tried changing the starter i tried connecting the two wires that go into the clutch inner lock switch still nothing. my car is a 94 civic ex 5 speed. please help me. thanks.

nextproject97

is the voltage getting to the starter when you turn the key ? you'll need a test light and somebody to turn the key (if it is then I would say clean and check the ground wire at battery and block) if its not then you need to find out why the voltage is not getting to the starter from the ignition switch things such as a broken wire a blown fuse ect...and of course did you bench test the new starter prior to installing it occasionally new parts are bad to not that often but it does happen

93CivNewB18

yeah we checked for voltage going to the starter. i just jumped the solenoid and that worked so what does that mea n

nextproject97

do you have voltage on the small wire when the key is turned ?

nextproject97

I think there is a starter signal fuse in the fuse panel that you should check also it may be blown

-=ZAK=-

make your title problem specific

nextproject97

make sure you let us know what ya found I am curious to know at least and it may help somebody else in the future too

lcsej1

Hows the battery voltage?

jmyers09

Did you change the starter selenoid when you changed the starter?? Also make sure that your battery terminals are clean and have a good connection. You problem sound like a bad battery or selenoid.

93CivNewB18

Yeah I cleaned the terminals, checked the ground wires and even reattached and sanded the surfaces, and I checked all the fuses as well. I also changed the solenoid when I replaced the starter. I didn't complete fix it but I have a running car again. I just ran a push button off the starter into my car to bypass it so that will work for now as long as it drives. But let me know if anyone has anymore ideas.