My car wont crank. It doesnt even make a clicking noise. I tried changing batteries, jump starting, checked the wiring. When I turn my car to the "on" position you should see a bright brake light, engine check light, oil pressure light, and battery power light. Instead I see a bright brake light, but the engine check, oil and battery indication lights are very dim on my cluster. maybe thats why it doesnt crank? what can cause the indicator lights to be dim? the battery is almost brand new.


Modified by raidacaipo at 6:25 PM 7/30/2008


Modified by raidacaipo at 8:32 PM 7/30/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by raidacaipo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well I was changing headers and I lifted up the car and put it on jackstands. It was up 3 notches then suddenly the notches on one of the jackstands fell to the first level on the notch so the car kinda slammed down. when I finished changing headers I tried to start the car and it wont start. All I hear is a clicking noise. You think my starter is broken because of the car falling?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i highly doubt it, if its clicking its probably working. check the voltages to it, and check and make sure all of ur wiring is in its proper place, you prob just knocked something loose.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by obuhmyuh &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i highly doubt it, if its clicking its probably working. check the voltages to it, and check and make sure all of ur wiring is in its proper place, you prob just knocked something loose.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah thast what I was thinking.. my car took way more of a beating when Im smashing up the freeway haha.. my engine bay is real clean. I checked all the ground cables for the starter and still no sign on life.. I tried jump starting the car and it doesnt start but when I push start the car IT STARTS!!

 

Make sure the little wire that plugs into the starter is still plugged in.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drtysohc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Make sure the little wire that plugs into the starter is still plugged in. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah I just checked it right now.. still no sign on life

 

I'd check and double check all the wiring. I highly doubt the starter is messed up. You could test it though.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drtysohc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd check and double check all the wiring. I highly doubt the starter is messed up. You could test it though. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I took it off and brought it to autozone.. they told me it was fine.. it must be my electrical. heres the thing that gave it away as being electrical.
1. I replaced the battery with another one thats almost brand new and still doesnt crank.
2. When I put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position, the lights for the engine check light, oil temp and others are dim to the point where its you cant even see its lit. therefore it must be electrical. do you guys think it might be the underhood fuse dash? I unplugged my ecu and plugged it back in andn still doesnt work.

 

car started fine when I was about to change the headers.. theres nothing eletrical involved in changing the headers besides taking off the o2 sensor from the bung. I dont understand why its not cranking. something is holding back power enuff for it to crank.

 

bump anyone? need help I am stumped

 

check fuses?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yellowbus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check fuses? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I did.. everythings good.. Im gonna guess its the main relay. Does anyone know where its located at on a civic ek? I know its somewhere under the dash of the steering wheel. I just cant find it.

 

bump

 

under the hood black boxes have little diagrams of what they are on them, same goes for fuses etc. inside. just find compartments with fuses/relays and read the diagram

test as needed GL

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Patman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">under the hood black boxes have little diagrams of what they are on them, same goes for fuses etc. inside. just find compartments with fuses/relays and read the diagram

test as needed GL</TD></TR></TABLE>
should I check indash fuse instead?

 

bump!

 

OH BILLY!!! BUMP!!