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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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So I just bought a 92 Civic Hatchback SI with a D16Y8 engine. I drove it all day with no issued until I was in stop and go traffic where the car just died for no reason. It died like I mis-shifted but I didnt. There was no clunk, sputter, or anything just died quietly like I turned the key. I tried to start it and the dash lit up but no crank or anything. Now I will point out the obvious. I have a Screwdriver start but it was working fine all day. I pushed it to the nearest parts store, checked ALL my wiring, they suggested a new starter, tested my battery, everything checked out so I know its not the Alt. Now, when I tried to start it, my dumba** didnt realize the starter cable was touching its self so it sparked wildly. I shut down, corrected the problem, and now I have nooo power at all. Battery is still good I checked. Before, my brake lights would stay on so I had to disconnect the battery but now they do not...zero power anywhere. I checked and replaced fuses everywhere and still nothing. What did I do. At this point the car is such a junker I'm just going to do a full part out and scrap what doesnt sell. If anyone knows what might be the issue it woud be greatly appriciated but I'm not trying to break the bank as I am on "The wife budget" Thank everyone. 6083592768 is the number to text or call if you have a goooood idea as to what happend.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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No one is going to text or call you.
Your ICM probably went out.
The spark probably blew a fuse or two.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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icm?
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Google.
https://www.google.com/search?q=civi...ient=firefox-a
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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UPDATE: The car runs with a push start so something between my battery and starter isn't working. Is there a starter fuse? I looked ans saw "ignition fuse" but Idk if that's connected to the starter and it looked in tact. The new starter should only have a positive connection, the small black one, and the larger one that connects to its self right?

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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 02:36 AM
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UPDATE: I tried to jump the starter with the positive and sylinoid and now...no power at all. Probably blew a fuse but why? I thought it was grounded to its self and I even tried a chassis grounding. WHAT IS GOING ON????
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 04:37 AM
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First, rewire the "screwdriver start" to stock.

Then check all of the hood fuses - one or more is likely blown.
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