1994 Honda Accord, 148000 miles. Recently changed plugs, wires, battery, distributor, and fuel filter. Car will clik, reset clock, and NOT turn over. A few moments latter, may or may not fire as if nothing were wrong, and run normally. Today was the first time she would turn over at all. I'm scared that it's the fuel pump, or possibly the starter, though the starter has sounded normal when she does turn over. What the duece is going on? I'm sick of this car though we've been together for 6 tumultuous years. Maybe I like the ones that treat me bad . . . I dunno. Help!!!
2006-08-30 02:01:50 · 10 answers · asked by mranswerguy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
mayb its a piece of junk
2006-08-30 02:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by ImOuThEreUdigg!! 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The first thing to try is clean the battery cables. They may be corroded. Next (If the car won't start) have some one tap the starter with a hammer while you hold the key in the start position. If the starter brushes are bad, they should make contact. If this works, replace the starter. Lightly tap the starter relay as the key is being held in the start position. If it starts replace the relay.
There are other methods of checking the problem. If these don't work, contact me and I will help. Good luck. Master Tech 40 yrs.
2006-08-30 02:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by Cal 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like one of three possible problems
1. You have a break in a fusable link in the wiring between the battery and the car. This would account for the clock resetting.
2.The starter relay is going bad (but doesn't account for the clock thing)
3. You have a bad place in your starter motor that shorts when you happen to stop on that spot. I had this one time with a Nissan I had and it was a bugger to troubleshoot.
2006-08-30 02:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since the clock resets that means the voltage from the battery is dropping considerably when you turn the key. This symptom is almost certainly caused by a defect in the battery or the battery cable/conectors. You should also have the alternator checked to make sure it is charging properly.
WK
2006-08-30 02:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by olin1963 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My sister in law had this problem and it ended up just being a loose battery post. It seemed ok but she had the car checked out and that was all it was, another new battery and all was well.
2006-08-30 02:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by scratch golfer 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It might be the starter...but then again Im no expert! I had that happen on my Eclipse and thats what it was. Im not sure it was the same exact problem, but maybe its the electrical system. Have you had a diagnostic check done on it? That might help, but if youre really sick of it,like you said, get another one! Good luck :)
2006-08-30 02:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by tigerchick411 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First of all, are you turning the key in the ignition? Check that it isn't still in the door.
Secondly, is it your car? Get out and check the number plate just to be safe.
If it definitely is your car, call the AA or the RAC.
2006-08-30 02:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
you may need a new battery
2006-08-30 02:08:10 · answer #8 · answered by jordan_30241 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sorry i aint got a clue
2006-08-30 02:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by Arron never walk's alone 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
how bout the alternator?
2006-08-30 02:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋