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i got a 96 civic hatchback with a code alarm...one day, my alarm siren went off, and i couldnt find the remote...so i unhooked the battery...i found the remote...so i hooked the battery back up and disarmed my alarm...my car wont start now!!!!we tried to kick start it, but we cant even move the car, its like the car is in lock...we tried pusing in the clutch and moving the car, but it wont budge!!!!!...now the wheel is locked, and I cant turn the key in ignition!!!!!!!!what i gotta do?? whats wrong?? lmk asap

Please help me

 

You'll probably get a better response in the audio/security forum.

I would remove the alarm.

 

Try finding your remote and you should be able to disable the lock mode it put on the car.

 

i have the remote...i tried disarming the car, but the car still wont move....

Its like stuck...something is locked up...

 

yea.... this.... should.....be....in.....audio.......section.....

s....t.....o....p the periods!

 

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And in the future take the time to find the keyless remote

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jDm-Ek9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have the remote...i tried disarming the car, but the car still wont move....

Its like stuck...something is locked up...</TD></TR></TABLE>Well I know I'm in the right form along with you, Im not so sure about the others

So I understand, your key will not turn in the ign. switch, and the steering wheel is locked. [normal] try moving the steering wheel as you try the key.

Also, even if you step on the clutch, you can't roll the car? Is the "E" brake on?
Can you shift into neutral?

I would put it in neutral, make sure "E" brake is off, if it still will not roll, jack the wheels off the ground, [one at a time] and see if they spin, unless the brakes are seized, if the "E" brake is off and the car is in neutral, the wheels should spin, there is nothing in the alarm that can "lock" up the wheels 94

 

update...im able to turn the key...but the car wont start....

i tried the clutch thing, but the car wont move!!!!all the gears are working....Man wtf is goin on....such a pain in the okole(***)

 

It turns over but will not start or will not even turn over?
Does the alarm still work properly, can you arm and disarm it with remote, will it trigger if you open a door when its armed?

Have you tried jacking up the car and seeing if the wheels will turn, [front and back]?

When you try and start it, can you hear anything, can you hear the fuel pump prime, any clicking when you try and start it? 94

 

i havent jacked the car up yet....but i can hear the fuel prime(humming sound).

cant jack the car up yet, dont know how im gonna get the car on 4x4 when the thing cant move!!!!!!!

 

Just pull out the alarm and try restarting. The unit probably has the starter kill activated. Also, check to see if the 2 inline fuses to the alarm are blown. These should be close to the battery.

That can also prevent the car from starting.

 

Just jack up one wheel at a time with your tire jack

Are there any sounds when you try and turn it over to start?

Does the alarm work? 94

 

turn the ignition on acc, step on the clutch, put in 1st or 2nd gear, have a couple of guys push you fast (5-10 mph or so), let go of clutch completely. if it starts hurry up and press on clutch and put back on neutral.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by *****StEr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">turn the ignition on acc, step on the clutch, put in 1st or 2nd gear, have a couple of guys push you fast (5-10 mph or so), let go of clutch completely. if it starts hurry up and press on clutch and put back on neutral.</TD></TR></TABLE>Geez! your not reading his posts, the car will NOT roll 94

 

haha..yup my car wont roll....im thinkin, dat its my brakes...like the rotor and caliper are binded or something or ebrake is engaged....im gonna check bout the alrm fuse...ill get back to u guys once i do that...thxs for all ur help anyways

 

yes my alarm works...i can disarm and arm it perfectly...its a code alarm

 

So just to be clear, does the car crank but not start/fire or does it not crank? There is no way that the alarm could prevent the shifting or rolling.
Did anything else happen to the vehicle recently?

 

well, when i try to start up the car, i can hear the humming sound...usually it has a hard time starting, but eventually it starts...i tried jumping starting, but it wont work...so u think its the starter??

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jDm-Ek9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well, when i try to start up the car, i can hear the humming sound...usually it has a hard time starting, but eventually it starts...i tried jumping starting, but it wont work...so u think its the starter??</TD></TR></TABLE> You still haven't told us if the car even turns over, or if you can hear "clicking" at the starter when you try and start it

If there is "clicking" at the starter, but motor will not turn over, have someone hold the key to start, then give the starter motor a good sharp "tap" or two with a heavy metal object, [hammer or the like]

If there is no "clicking" at the starter motor when you try and start it, unplug the thin wire on the starter motor solenoid, make sure the thick cable is snug, use a pc of wire and jump from the batt. pos. (+) term. to the solenoid term., [where you unplugged the thin wire, make sure car is out of gear] if nothing happens then the starter motor or solenoid is bad. 94

 

okay, I jacked up the car this morning.I jacked up the front first, and both front wheels spinned normally. I sprayed some brake spray...then I jacked up the rear released the ebrake, but the back two wheels wont spin!!!! So I isolated the problem to the rear wheels...How do I check the ebrake cable and stuff...?? Is the ebrake the only thing that locks the back
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and with the starting...Im gonna change the starter...so ya...

 

If it's disc brakes in the back, remove the wheels and check for movement on the spring loaded ""E brake lever on the brake caliper, "E" brake adjustment is made under the console behind "E" brake using the nut on the equalizer assembly.

If they are drum brakes the "E" brake adjustment is in the same place, but you would have to remove drum to see lever. 94

 

update guys.......Good News-This morning I was able to move my car, so I kick started the car!!!the car turned on, and apparently I was empty on gas!! Last night I sprayed the Brakes with the spray cleaner thing, and I guess it loosened the brakes!!

But i believe I still have to change my starter, because when I go to start up the car, i have to hold the key to on for about ten seconds(huming sound) then it starts...

Are all b-series starters interchangeable?? What kind of starter should I be buying, I got a B16A1 in a 96 Civic Hatch....

Thxs for all your help....Shoots

 

when my starter was going out i tapped it with a metal stick a few times before i tried to start the car. worked like a charm until one day i got stuck at home and had to get a replacement asap. that tapping method really works for a couple of weeks or maybe even 2 months.