Don't want too have to pull starter but i think I'm going to have to
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Don't want too have to pull starter but i think I'm going to have to
The previous owner of my accord was trying to get radio working,he did not remember the code. There is no plate in glove box with information on it. I understand that the anti theft system is linked to the radio or should i say they the radio? Anyhow,after several attempts we were unsuccessful,leaving the radio showing "err". Is there any chance that our trying to get radio working could've kicked anti theft into locking the engine up so it won't start? The very next morning when i went to leave for school the car would not start. There had been no indication that this would happen.
Battery is fine,you turn in ignition and lights so not even flicker when attempting to start car. There is not a sound other than the buzzes and beeps you hear when putting initially putting key in and turning it.
Before we go trying to remove starter i just wanted to know if this was a possibility,the anti theft thing.
Also,when removing starter,how many bolts are that because I'm not sure if I'm seeing the right ones to remove. Coil had no nut,the wire slips off at the clip on end right?
car is a 2000 accord
Battery is fine,you turn in ignition and lights so not even flicker when attempting to start car. There is not a sound other than the buzzes and beeps you hear when putting initially putting key in and turning it.
Before we go trying to remove starter i just wanted to know if this was a possibility,the anti theft thing.
Also,when removing starter,how many bolts are that because I'm not sure if I'm seeing the right ones to remove. Coil had no nut,the wire slips off at the clip on end right?
car is a 2000 accord
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Re: Don't want too have to pull starter but i think I'm going to have to
Anti-theft does not prevent the starter from cranking.
Call up Honda of America, have your VIN, radio serial number, and personal information.
First update owner information.
Then ask for the radio code. They may try and tell you to go to a dealer, but just state the cars battery was dead and the PO didn't have the code.
But if you are only getting ERR then it may be a problem with the head unit itself.
With a voltmeter you can check for battery voltage at the smaller starter terminal when turning the key to III(START).
If no voltage at the terminal on the starter, then it is most likely a problem with the ignition switch, or if an aftermarket security system was installed it may be interrupting the starter signal.
Ghetto fabulous and easy to test trick. Set parking brake/chock wheels, make sure transmission is out of gear.
Get a long enough wire, jumper the start terminal on the starter solenoid directly to the battery (+) terminal.
If the starter works, it's not the starter.
Call up Honda of America, have your VIN, radio serial number, and personal information.
First update owner information.
Then ask for the radio code. They may try and tell you to go to a dealer, but just state the cars battery was dead and the PO didn't have the code.
But if you are only getting ERR then it may be a problem with the head unit itself.
With a voltmeter you can check for battery voltage at the smaller starter terminal when turning the key to III(START).
If no voltage at the terminal on the starter, then it is most likely a problem with the ignition switch, or if an aftermarket security system was installed it may be interrupting the starter signal.
Ghetto fabulous and easy to test trick. Set parking brake/chock wheels, make sure transmission is out of gear.
Get a long enough wire, jumper the start terminal on the starter solenoid directly to the battery (+) terminal.
If the starter works, it's not the starter.
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