I have an 89 civic dx 4dr everytime I go to turn it on I hear a continous clicking sound coming from under the dash. It only happens once in awhile but when it does do it the car won't start. Does anybody have any insight into why that is. Do I have a bad main relay or what?


Modified by crx.com at 6:30 PM 1/18/2006

 

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Well the main relay when it dies doesn't click at all...infact nothing happens...

Pull out the sensor and open it up to check it out... if it's bad, get a new one or solder yours back togeter.

If it's fine, check for some bad wiring that might be grounding out/arcing, making a clicking noise.

 

when it starts clicking tap it with a screwdriver. if that makes it start then your problem is the main realy. if not then its a grounding issue somewhere.

 

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exaclty...

its prolly a bad ground...

check the ground on the thermostat housing

 

i have the same problem right now..did you ever fix it..i need to know what it is..im stumped

 

Guys, I had this problem too. Check 3 things. My problem was the engine harness ground at the thermostat housing was wiggling a bit and had to be tightened down. There are also 2 grounds underneath your dash on the driver side which would be helpful to find with a repair manual for your vehicle. I know where they are but it will take me to long to explain them.

 

ive tried everything..and ive searched for hours and i cant figure out what else would make the relay go bizerk..the only thing i can think of is my battery is a piece..and it wont hold charge..but that never made my relay go crazy..im looking for anything guys..let me know what think

 

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Try to grab a friends battery or jump that one yet?

 

i jumped it..and i have a battery pack..somtimes it wants to start..you'll hear the pump purge and relay is fine..other tiems the relay makes a fast clicking and same as the pump..then it doesnt start..

 

does you main relay ever not click when you turn the key?

 

it clicks lots and loud..but like once every 30 times it clicks normal..pump primes normal..and starts..but like i said every like 30times..and grounds seem to be okay..i dont know whats wrong