It's `94 honda accord and I checked all the fuses and they seem to be fine. I was thinking it could be my starter but i am not sure. I am hoping that I didnt fry my computer. Does any one have any advice to what the problem could be before i take it in to get looked at? If it's the starter i can do that myself i just dont want to have to pay somebody to fix apart i can do myself. Thank you!
2006-10-17 07:49:36 · 13 answers · asked by Josh S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Starter relay?
2006-10-17 09:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by dutch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the voltage regulator, you could also use a current tester to see if something may have gotten fried, like the starter or voltage regulator or the computer. besides the fuses in your dashboard or on the inside somewhere there should also be some fuses under the hood as well. if you dont find the problem by then i would probably just pay for a diagnostic test beings you sound mechanically inclined and could fix the problem yourself after you get the diagnosis. mechanics are expensive by the hour. and i ll bet you can find some cupons for a diagnostic test in those free books at all the convienant stores. good luck!
2006-10-17 15:11:12 · answer #2 · answered by jcmikemoni 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmmm, lots of potential answers...
Will anything work like the lights and radio and horn and stuff?
What if you quickly connect the battery directly to the starter? Would it work then? I'm thinking that some fusible links may have melted. They are like fuses, but are in the wiring harness. Check all the wires coming off the positive battery terminal and check for any that look melted. You might also want to use a test light and check voltage along the cables that come off the battery terminals too to see if it stops anywhere.
2006-10-17 15:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by mrbadmood 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you did fry your computer or maybe just a few chips....have it towed to a Honda dealership and they can test all your circuits.
Most auto parts places can test your starter for you free of charge take it your local Napa if you have one close by and they will test it for you, also Auto Zone does free testing.
Good Luck
2006-10-17 15:37:06 · answer #4 · answered by ginwill1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BEST bet would be to check your starter silonoid ...don't know if i spelled that word right.... i blew one before jumping a car in the dark and crossed the wires
2006-10-17 20:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by dragontat123 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you either blew a fuse or a circuit breaker or it is possible depending on how long you left it connected, when it was backwards, you could have melted a wire which would need to be found and replaced. it is also possible that the battery that you got is either not charged or is bad battery even though it may be new
2006-10-17 15:38:39 · answer #6 · answered by jet 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this happend to a friend of mine about a year ago you might want to check the alternator that's prolbely whats fried most computer systems has a fuss to protect the system and its easy to change one and if its the starter you can take to old one off and have it tested at any auto shop ant its easy to replace too
2006-10-17 15:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is a fusible link that normally runs from the battery to the starter. You probably melted it. Buy a new link and replace it, otherwise tow it to a shop who knows what they are doing.
good luck
2006-10-17 14:59:33 · answer #8 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you crossed wires,it probably feed back into the starter.yes you can fix it yourself,just unhook the battery and make sure you tag the wire on the starter so you wont get them mixed up.
2006-10-17 15:08:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I Did the same thing b4. i hooked it up and it sparked like crazy and made indentions where the cable was hooked up. it fried my alternator. i replaced the altenator and i was fine. Yeah you would think i woulda stopped after the excessive sparking but nawwww lol. ya live and ya learn. replace the altenator and check the juice on the battery and you should be fine
2006-10-17 16:38:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋