Hello hoping you guys can help. My mom has a 2002 honda accord se 4 cyl 2.3l with 143k miles. we replaced the starter battery and alternator. Car has been running fine today she went to the store and parked came back tried to start the car dash lights are on car has power no crank no start no clicking. Appreciate any help thanks

 

Not to sound like a jerk, but how mechanically inclined are you?

If you are reasonably mechanical, I'd try making sure the battery is charged enough to start the car. Sometimes there is enough power to light the dash lights, but not turn the car over. Then make sure all of your electrical connections are clean and tight. (ie: battery connections, connection from battery to starter motor and such)

If all of that is good, I'd be inclined to think that the starter might be dead (yes, even though it is new).

Try those and see if that helps.

 

I am mechanically inclined I am out of state trying to help my dad troubleshoot he is reasonably mechanically inclined. I had him check that the battery cables were tight and corrosion free. He tried to jump start the vehicle and nothing. He turned on the lights and they were strong. The vehicle has a prestige car alarm, I had him put it in valet mode to make sure the alarm was bypassed.

I will have him check the battery wire going to the starter.

Thanks for the suggestions !

 

A mobile mechanic stopped by it turns out the starter disable wire on the alarm that connects to the ignition wire was not making a good connection. He replaced the connections and it started. Thanks for the help.

 

Awesome! Thanks for the follow up.