Hey, i'm new to the forum not sure if post is in correct section but here it goes.
Have a 93 cx hatch with a swap, d16y8. Got the car back in summer 2011. Tried installing system in the car but kept blowing ecu fuse. Gave up & disconnected system, rather have the car running then stupid music. Last week bought a new amp wiring kit with thicker wires connected everything, fine no problems. I deliver pizza part time & while at work car decided at the end of the night not to start. I had driven from monday till friday not a problem, but on my last delivery car made no attempt to start just a "click" sound. Have a 2 month old yellow top so I know dead battery can't be the problem. Boss tried jumping the car, nothing. Push start it & it turns on. Went to autozone to check battery, starter, & alternator. They said battery is good but was reading at high temperature, alternator was good but should consider replacing soon, & the starter was bad, as i assumed. Got a used one as a replacement this morning & installed it. NOTHING, same as previous starter. Checked fuses, they're ok. Don't know what the problem is. When key is in the ON position dash lights up fine, fuel pump primes. Need help don't want to go to a mechanic who charges me $100 to tighten a screw! Thank you in advance.

 

How do you know the used starter was good? Did you have it tested?

 

 

the used starter wasnt tested but has warrenty..how do i go about testing it?

 

Screw driver from negative to positive posts on starter...make sure you're holding onto the plastic, or jumper cables

 

Ok got it..will post results tomorrow

 

Check grounds?

 

Did you have the distributor checked?

 

Ok so i bench tested the starter & it's good. It spins & pops out. The distributor couldnt be the problem could it bc the car isnt cranking. Checking wires from battery to starter next

 

Spark. Fuel. Air. That's all you need for an engine to run. Which one are you not getting?

 

make sure every things hooked up and getting power. if you can push start it theres a problem with the starter, either bad or not getting power.

 

Yeah thats what im saying it must be the starter but it powers when i jumped it to the battery. I just measure the voltage on the starter when connected in the car & it wasnt reading anything. I sanded down & cleaned the connection on the starter on the cable from the starter to the battery & its now reading 12.6v but car still wont start or crank!

 

anyone know whats going on?? have to work at 11 today dont want to have to be push starting it everywhere

 

How about your ignition switch?

 

when you go to start the car do all your dash lights go off?

 

Check for spark.

When you turn the key to number 2 do you hear the fuel pump prime, a click in the right side of the dash.

 

ok to answer all the questions
1. when i go to start the car the dash lights stay on constantly no dimming or anything.
2. when key is in number 2 (ON II) main relay under dash clicks & fuel pump primes
3. my friend was explaining to me yesterday about a clutch switch & ignition switch dont know info on that he's supposed to come later today to take a look

 

Ok so my boy took a look at he found the problem. Theres a yellow connection on top of the clutch pedal that broke off. He ghetto rigged it by putting speaker wire into the two connections & now the car starts but i dont need to step on the clutch. I've searched and its coming up as clutch interlock switch. Can anyone confirm this 100%? Will be going to honda tomorrow to buy it just want to make sure im getting the right part.

 

anyone^??

 

that sounds right, but id just tell the guy at the parts counter what the issue is and he should be able to 100% it.