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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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I am having starting issues and trying to see if I can get some help.
I have a 99 Civic Si and once every so often my car just won't start. Like Once a month I'd try to crank it and it clicks but don't start. I'd wait like a minute or two it would then start after repeated attempts. Anyone know what the prob could be. Thanks in advance
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Default Re: Starting Help (ricedoutb16)

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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Is it the original battery? If so, take your battery to your favorite auto parts store and have them do a test on it.

I've learned that most of the time when you just get a click it's a weak battery or dirty connections.

Make sure your terminals are clean as well as the cables on the battery. One more spot would be the connecton at the starter.

Disconnect them all & wire brush them and then see if the problem goes away.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Check your grounds, starter ground and battery. If your battery was bad it wouldn't just click when trying to start, it would just half *** turn over.
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