i need car help?

Question

i need help with my car. the problem is that when i try to start it it just makes this weird ticking noise. and when i put the key in the ignition and turn it put dont rev it up or start it the car shakes a little.the lights work and so does the radio and all the lights on the headboard (the lights near speedometer and stuff). i have a 1995 honda civic dx/lx. i also want to know what the shift lock release does. thank you

Answer 1

weak battery

Answer 2

The ticking noise is probably a relay clicking, as you don't have enough voltage to start the car. You probably have a dead battery, or almost dead. Do the lights work when you turn the key to try to start it? If so, the battery may be good, if they go out, it's probably your battery at the least. Check your battery cables on the battery, make sure they're not corroded or powdered up or loose. Tap on them gently, with the lights on, to see if it causes the lights to dim or get brighter. May just be unclean terminals. Or you need a whole new battery. Good luck!
- The Gremlin Guy -

Answer 3

The ticking noise is the starter solenoid kicking in and out. Your battery does not have a full charge. Either the alternator is bad or your battery is shot.

The shift lock, I don't know. Does that keep you from putting it into reverse or from using a lower gear, like 2nd or 1st gears?

Answer 4

The clicking noise is the starter trying to engage the starter the battery is week, You may need a tune up and all the filters changed that will help , but the battery is the main problem first, hope this helps,

Answer 5

Sounds like the noise could be your starter and perhaps you need to change the spark plugs and wires also the shift lock is what keeps you from accidentaly putting the car into reverse or park when driving

Answer 6

If the ticking noise is loud than your engine just broke. It happened to me before. I heard some loud noise in the engine and when i went to the mechanic he said that my engine just died.