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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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my 1992 honda civic si has a problem starting. at first, it was struggling to turn. now it just wont turn, and you'll hear this back to back clicking sound. i replace the starter with a use working starter, and it worked for couple starts, then it did the same thing like my old starter. what is the problem?
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91HATCH &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my 1992 honda civic si has a problem starting. at first, it was struggling to turn. now it just wont turn, and you'll hear this back to back clicking sound. i replace the starter with a use working starter, and it worked for couple starts, then it did the same thing like my old starter. what is the problem? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Do you know if your battery and/or alternator are/is fine? Create a jumper lead from the batteries positive post directly to the starter wire on the starter solenoid. It's the small wire with the female connecter on it.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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i think its you're battery
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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if not, its your alternator killing your battery
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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my battery is fine?, all lights and accessories work
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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up, i have a car but i cant drive it
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