I made a pb&j sammich instead of ham and turkey today. Got into my car, tried to start it. AND NOTHING. I need help.

It's not the battery. I turn the key, hear the injectors and nothing else. Power isn't getting to the engine. The injectors coming on is literally the only thing that happens when I try to start it. HELP PLEASE. I need this fixed as soon and humanly possible. Trading my car soon and need the problem fixed.

Thanks.

 

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Good luck with that. I'm in the same boat. :-(

 

go back make a ham and turkey and see if it works?

 

Effin weak. This may be a "PB&J MAKING YOUR CAR NOT START" epidemic.

 

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Nope. No good. =( Now I just have a spare ham and turkey laying around, anyone want it?

 

The engine doesn't even spin over?

 

No sir. It wont turn over at all.

 

No sir. It wont turn over at all.

 

Check the battery connections where the cables/terminals are - do either of the wires have any wiggle/movement? If so tighten them.

Check the starter power wire at the starter itself - is it tight? Also check the spade connector at the starter - is it secure?

If you are CERTAIN the battery is not low then try having someone turn and hold the ignition switch into the crank position while you smack the starter with the handle of a hammer or large prybar to see if the starter is locked up. If the brushes are locked up a nice bump can free it up, but you'll need a starter.

Have you tried jumper cables?

 

i had the same problem last week.... it was the starter minus the whole pb n' j and ham and cheese thing i prefer a 10" inch toasted italian sub w/ the works! i think that day it didnt start i ordered a veggie sub... VEGGIE SUB FTL!

 

I tried jumper cables, nothing at all. Great tips. I'm gonna give it a shot. But also. Could it be a fuse or anything of the sort? Thanks also.

 

Veggie sub ftl. Concur.

 

first check your grounds! if they are good then...

check a fuse diagram for the starter fuse to see if its blown. on my 98 it was underneath the dash. if its good take a voltometer and check the ignition wire running to the starter. Turn the key to the on position and touch the ends to the wire. It should read i believe 9 or 12 volts. If thats getting power its more than likely your starter! there are 2 bolts holding your starter in place on top of the tranny. Undo the bolts and the 2 wires that are plugged in and it should slide right out. pretty simple change!

 

I tried exactly what you said. One of the above worked. I think the starter. In addition I put it in gear and pushed the car in reverse in case it was the starter locking up. My bet is that the starter locked up. I appreciate the help. I'm off to work and thank you tons again.

Thanks,

Another happy Honda Tech Member.

 

Thanks for the help. Off to work good man. Stick with Ham and Turkey. PB&J/Veggie... stay away from them...