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Argh wtf is wrong with my car? 1991 Accord LX

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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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Default Argh wtf is wrong with my car? 1991 Accord LX

So a week ago when I went to start my car, it wouldn't start. I found out that the battery was dead. I bought a new one from Kragen and it started up PERFECT. Now 2 days later, I went to start it and it wouldn't start again! However this time all the instrument lights are on and everything is working perfectly. It can't be the battery because I checked the voltage and it's showing 12.63volts. I even swapped the battery from my other accord and it still wouldn't start. When I turn the key, I get the usually cranking sound, but that's all it does. What the heck is going on?!? Why did it run perfectly when I replaced the battery but a week later, not start again? Could it be the starter? Please help me out guys!
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Might be the starter, give it a few sharp hits with a long rod and a hammer if it then turns over that's it. (don't hit it too hard though)
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Can you tell me where it's located?
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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On top of the transmission. Pop the hood and look down infront of your air intake tube.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Is it a silvery box?
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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Looks something similar to this but not exactally. (extra points if someone can tell me what kind of Honda this is for.)
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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I gave it a few wacks and it started! DAMN STARTERS!
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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prelude?
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Glad you got it going. Now just gotta replace it.

Actually it's a trick question. I have no idea if that even goes to a honda.
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