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Old 08-12-2012, 04:06 PM
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Yesterday after work my civic drove home fine with no problems,then this morning I tried to start her up and there is no response at all,what can cause this all of a sudden?


Btw,All my maintenance is all up to date

Timing Belt
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A/C Belt
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

Give more precise details.

Does the engine start and run?

Are you saying the engine has lost power?

Any CEL codes?
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

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Give more precise details.

Does the engine start and run?

Are you saying the engine has lost power?

Any CEL codes?


The car doesen't crank over at all and no CEL either,just happend out of the blue also,what do you think it is Ron?
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The starter motor does not crank the engine?
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The starter motor does not crank the engine?

no, the starter isnt cranking the engine over,could it be a bad starter?Should I tap the starter to see if it engages?
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

Is the battery dead? Do you have a multimeter?

Has the rubber stopper at the top of the clutch pedal fallen out?
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Is the battery dead? Do you have a multimeter?

Has the rubber stopper at the top of the clutch pedal fallen out?


Battery is new,but I can swap a battery and see what happens,I'll check if the rubber stopper has fallen out,is there a temporary thing i can do if the rubber stopper is missing?
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Measuring voltage from the battery is easier than swapping in a new one.

Hot glue coil over hole where switch presses.
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

hold down the clutch switch and crank the car.
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

Originally Posted by RonJ@HT
Measuring voltage from the battery is easier than swapping in a new one.

Hot glue coil over hole where switch presses.


Just tested out my battery with a battery tester & tested out at 520 CCA,both rubber stopper still intact?Should I scuff up the terminals with a battery scuffer and see what happens?
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Have a buddy hold the key in ON(III) while you measure voltage at the starter solenoid. Also measure voltage at the large starter motor bolt with the key off.
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

is the main relay clicking?
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

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is the main relay clicking?
The main relay has nothing to do with the starter. It could be removed and the starter would still crank the engine.
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

Maybe a bad starter(tap it), Check battery connections, Fuse, Starter connections...
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

Still no luck with my problem,bought a new starter also and it didn't help.I notice when I have the key in the ignition on the on position the battery & oil light seem to be dim,what can that be?
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Why do you choose the time-consuming and expensive strategy of guessing and replacing parts? Start voltage and Ohm testing.
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

Originally Posted by RonJ@HT
Why do you choose the time-consuming and expensive strategy of guessing and replacing parts? Start voltage and Ohm testing.

What should I test out and what do you think is causing the lights to dim?
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Read posts in your thread.
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Default Re: Sudden No Start (99 civic)

were can I get a good multimeter at?
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