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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 03:38 AM
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I had the car on yesterday running perfectly fine i was listing to music then it just randomely turned off, i thought i ran outta gas cuz it was on E, then i tried turning it back on and it didnt crank, so i put a gallon and the fuel pump turned on and still no crank, i tried jump starting and still no crank just battery clicking, what could it be??? i was also playing with the kill switch which is grounded to my starter it turned off then i connected it turned back on, then after that like 10 mins later thats when it just stayed off, i need help on this ASAP cuz i just got the insurance for the car thinking im gunna use then this crap happens
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Does all the accessories come on when the key is turned to the ACC position?

Try jumping the starter to the battery, that will eliminate the kill switch.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Does all the accessories come on when the key is turned to the ACC position?

Try jumping the starter to the battery, that will eliminate the kill switch.
that what acc?? the car was fine it was on then it just randomly turned off, i tried jumping it and nothing just battery clicking, so i switched the battery and it still didnt crank, im going to take my starter to auto zone and test it, i hope is bad cuz i dont want to find any mechanical problem
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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ACC is the accessory position of the key cylinder.

If the car randomly turned off then you have a battery/alternator issue; I wouldn't rule out spark or fuel but a power issue seems more likely. A bad starter will not cause the car to suddenly turn off.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mechanix619
ACC is the accessory position of the key cylinder.

If the car randomly turned off then you have a battery/alternator issue; I wouldn't rule out spark or fuel but a power issue seems more likely. A bad starter will not cause the car to suddenly turn off.
everything turns on with the key.

but wouldnt the car stay on if the alternator was bad and the battery was connected? also even with a bad alternator the car should be able to crank, mine doesnt crank only thing u here is the fuel pump, right now i have a no crank no start issue, i was also on E then i put gas and still nothing
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Try jumping the starter with the battery.

But a bad starter won't cause the car to suddenly die.

You could also have a weak battery.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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Ignition switch. No power to starter from ignition switch
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mechanix619
Try jumping the starter with the battery.

But a bad starter won't cause the car to suddenly die.

You could also have a weak battery.
But a weak battery can't turn off the car cuz the alternator was generating,
It turned off pretty quick, I tried turning it back on and it didn't crank, even with out gas it has to crank
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 05:25 AM
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Ignition switch. No power to starter from ignition switch
You think that could be able to shut down a car while running? And make it not crank? ??
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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As has been mentioned, try a bypass jump...
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...cm+bypass+jump

It will help pinpoint the problem. 94
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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As has been mentioned, try a bypass jump...
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...cm+bypass+jump

It will help pinpoint the problem. 94
i will try this, but what do you think can make a car shut down and then not want to crank again?
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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That may be a connection issue, either a main ground or main power connection, check, [redo] the main grounds, [batt. post and cable clamp, batt. to chassis and chassis to engine grounds].

Do the same with your main powers, [batt. post and cable clamp, batt. to starter motor, batt. to engine bay fuse box, alt. charge lead at alt. and engine bay fuse box and the main fuses] DO NOT just eyeball the above, disconnect/clean/reconnect. 94
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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try checking all your fuses

mine used to blow all the time and wouldnt allow me to crank over most likley cause is a ground wire but check your fuses first before anything
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by xTyFighterx
try checking all your fuses

mine used to blow all the time and wouldnt allow me to crank over most likley cause is a ground wire but check your fuses first before anything
yeah i was checking some fuses so far the ones i checked are good, but today i went and check to try and see if it would to turn on, i heard clicking from the starter, all my wires are fine, i just know i gotta get a new starter ASAP and finish checking the fuse box
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by fcm
That may be a connection issue, either a main ground or main power connection, check, [redo] the main grounds, [batt. post and cable clamp, batt. to chassis and chassis to engine grounds].

Do the same with your main powers, [batt. post and cable clamp, batt. to starter motor, batt. to engine bay fuse box, alt. charge lead at alt. and engine bay fuse box and the main fuses] DO NOT just eyeball the above, disconnect/clean/reconnect. 94
all wire are good, i just gotta check the fuse box, and replace the starter, cuz is clicking now that i charged the battery
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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yeah i was checking some fuses so far the ones i checked are good, but today i went and check to try and see if it would to turn on, i heard clicking from the starter, all my wires are fine, i just know i gotta get a new starter ASAP and finish checking the fuse box
Did you try jumping the starter solenoid with the battery? The issue might be between the ignition and the starter and not the starter itself.
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mechanix619
Did you try jumping the starter solenoid with the battery? The issue might be between the ignition and the starter and not the starter itself.
i havent had enough time to check completely and start going thru the car, since i work at 1, but saturday i have the whole day to work on it, but im for sure checking my starter tomorrow
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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If the starter still just "clicks" when you tr the bypass jump, it is a contact problem, [in most cases] and is an easy cheap fix...
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...+starter+motor 94
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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If the starter still just "clicks" when you tr the bypass jump, it is a contact problem, [in most cases] and is an easy cheap fix...
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...+starter+motor 94
My problem is not my starter or a locked motor, something burned out because every time I turn the key switch fast a burning smell is coming out of somewhere, I have to check my ecu and my fuse box
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Originally Posted by montero23
You think that could be able to shut down a car while running? And make it not crank? ??
Yes and yes.
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 04:53 AM
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Yes and yes.
I have a weird burning smell I think that's the problem
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by montero23
I have a weird burning smell I think that's the problem
Sounds like it.our 90s cars are getting to be 20+ years old.things like this are coming for us all.me and my brother just had to replace ours recently in our integras as well..
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JuicedUpRice
Sounds like it.our 90s cars are getting to be 20+ years old.things like this are coming for us all.me and my brother just had to replace ours recently in our integras as well..
Did u find out our problem?? I just took my interior fuse box out
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by montero23
Did u find out our problem?? I just took my interior fuse box out
It sounds like the ignition switch.it can cause different variations of problems.for example,mine would show nothing on the dash,but would start and only stay running with the key held in start.for my brother,his would start,but CD player wouldn't work even though all fuses were OK..

If you want some steps on how you could try to diagnose it,let me know.I'd have to go crawl into my dash to pinpoint the wires unless fcm a.k.a. the human manual can step in.
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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If your smelling something burning, you have either a short or a connection problem.

When exactly do you smell the "burning" when key is turned on to acc, run or all the way to start? 94
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