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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:04 AM
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Good day,

I am trying to start my car (Civic EG4), but I get no ignition. I also do not hear any clicking sound when I turn the key.
I checked the battery, and it does have power.

Is this maybe because a fuse blew?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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What voltage do you read across the two battery connectors?

Do the headlights and hazard lights work?
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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What voltage do you read across the two battery connectors? I do not know how to determine that, and I doubt I have the equipment.

Do the headlights and hazard lights work? Yes, they're working
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:27 AM
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Do you have a multimeter?

The starter does not crank the engine with the key in ON(III), right? Does the fuel pump prime? If so, check whether the rubber stopper that presses on the starter switch at the top of the clutch pedal fell out.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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Do you have a multimeter? No I don't

The starter does not crank the engine with the key in ON(III), right? Do you mean when I turn the key fully clockwise, I should hear the engine at least try to start? If so, then no...the engine does not start

Does the fuel pump prime? If so, check whether the rubber stopper that presses on the starter switch at the top of the clutch pedal fell out. Not following you on this one, but my vehicle is automatic
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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Get a multimeter. You can buy one on sale for as little as $4 at Harbor Freight Tools.

Do you mean when I turn the key fully clockwise, I should hear the engine at least try to start? If so, then no...the engine does not start
Does the starter turn the engine (=crank)?
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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Will do.

Think it's a voltage issue though?
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RonJ@HT
Does the starter turn the engine (=crank)?
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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No it doesn't.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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How did this problem start?

Is the G3 transmission ground wire attached to the chassis and transmission?

Does battery voltage reach the starter motor and starter solenoid connectors?
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 03:35 AM
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is it the starter relay if your not getting a click?
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 03:45 AM
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Do the lights come on the dash?
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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How did this problem start? Honestly, the problem just started right out of the blue. And I drove the car whole day previiously.

Is the G3 transmission ground wire attached to the chassis and transmission?

Does battery voltage reach the starter motor and starter solenoid connectors? Checked...and all is good. Engine still not coming on.
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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is it the starter relay if your not getting a click? Cannot say. Had mechanic pass by this evening to check it out; said he'll pull it out and carry it to shop.
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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Do the lights come on the dash? Yes they do.
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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since your getting voltage, no click, definitely sounds like starter solenoid.....

if you were at-least getting the click the starter brushes might be bad or seized.. but no click means solenoid...
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 11:36 PM
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my ignition went bad in my EG try bending the wires going to the ignition may just be a bad connection, it happens
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 04:12 AM
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Sorry for the late reply. To update...I ended up carrying my car to the mechanic (who discovered more issues).

Thanks for your help though
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