1996 Accord won't start
Help, plz.
96 accord couple. check engine light was on a couple of days ago, i took it to a local mechanic, he replaced the tube, fix the water temp(water temp sensor was broken long time ago). and somehow the check engine light was off. Then i drove it to airport to pick up my friend, after driving, like 20 miles on high way, check light turned on again, i didn't know what to do except keep driving, so...2 minutes later , the engine quited on the high way. everytime I turn the key to start, all i can hear is the starter clicking, nothing from engine.
I then took it to another mechanic who couldn't fix it. He mentioned the ECU and distributor thing, so I bought a used ECU, but obviously, it's not the ECU problem. He seemed working on distributor sometime, but no result.
Last week, I had to tow it to Honda dealer, after 2 days, they called and told me it was the ignition coil. So, I paid for one. But it turned out it wasnot the real problem. I've been calling them, however, they seem pretty busy and haven't checked on it then.
I think they should have checked all the main parts which could easily get broken, like fuel pump, computer. But they tell me that there is no fire....
so could it be something wrong with my ignition system or electrical problem, like wiring? I replaced the batter one month ago, cuz the old one was erroded and could power anything in the car, does this have anything to do with the problem?
I am so frustrated, luckily my college isn't so far from my apartment. But anyone has any idea what's going on with my car?
Modified by lysanxyj at 8:44 PM 1/31/2007
96 accord couple. check engine light was on a couple of days ago, i took it to a local mechanic, he replaced the tube, fix the water temp(water temp sensor was broken long time ago). and somehow the check engine light was off. Then i drove it to airport to pick up my friend, after driving, like 20 miles on high way, check light turned on again, i didn't know what to do except keep driving, so...2 minutes later , the engine quited on the high way. everytime I turn the key to start, all i can hear is the starter clicking, nothing from engine.
I then took it to another mechanic who couldn't fix it. He mentioned the ECU and distributor thing, so I bought a used ECU, but obviously, it's not the ECU problem. He seemed working on distributor sometime, but no result.
Last week, I had to tow it to Honda dealer, after 2 days, they called and told me it was the ignition coil. So, I paid for one. But it turned out it wasnot the real problem. I've been calling them, however, they seem pretty busy and haven't checked on it then.
I think they should have checked all the main parts which could easily get broken, like fuel pump, computer. But they tell me that there is no fire....
so could it be something wrong with my ignition system or electrical problem, like wiring? I replaced the batter one month ago, cuz the old one was erroded and could power anything in the car, does this have anything to do with the problem?
I am so frustrated, luckily my college isn't so far from my apartment. But anyone has any idea what's going on with my car?
Modified by lysanxyj at 8:44 PM 1/31/2007
Seriously, I read what you posted but I can hardly understand what you mean. You need to revise it and ask again. If I were you, I would:
1. Get someone to jump start your car in case your battery isnt enough and its not cranking.
2. Change the starter.
3. Check the electrical system with a current tester.
4. Take it to another Honda dealer.
(Best thing)
They can check the problem with your car.
1. Get someone to jump start your car in case your battery isnt enough and its not cranking.
2. Change the starter.
3. Check the electrical system with a current tester.
4. Take it to another Honda dealer.
(Best thing)They can check the problem with your car.
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