Ok I own a 97 Honda Prelude. I woke up this morning and tried to start my car and nothing. The battery seems to be fine. I turn the key and nothing happens. The dash light lights up and all other things light headlights work. When i turn the key there is a slight noise that comes from the steering column. I have some car knowledge but cant see to find whats wrong. Can it be my ignition switch? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You
2007-10-25 08:59:34 · 9 answers · asked by mrangel101 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
take the battery and have it checked ,that's probably the problem with it,usually a starter wont go out that fast,they will give some kind of a warning,you could also have a bad switch ,but you need to find out for sure if the battery is good enough to start the car,if not replace it,any parts store will check it for free,then you,ll know for sure ,good luck with it.
2007-10-25 09:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda Prelude Lights
2016-10-15 02:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check to see if when you turn your key to the start position to see if the lights on your dash or headlamps dim. If they do dim then the problem is with your battery not putting out enough juice to turn over the starter. This could also possibly indicate a malfunctioning starter(stuck). If the lights do dim and you know that it isn't the battery then you can either try tapping a hammer on the starter to get it past it's "dead" spot or try isolating it down to maybe a possible fuse. Start with the simple things, then move from there.
2007-10-25 09:12:25 · answer #3 · answered by vanstelp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can battery seem fine ? The lights being on only means you have some voltage in the battery. How old is the battery ? I would suggest you remove the battery terminals, NEGATIVE first, and get a battery brush at parts store and clean the terminals and posts till they shine. Replace, POSITIVE first, and tighten. If this doesn't do it use a charger or jump start it and take it to auto supply and get battery tested.
2007-10-25 09:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sound like 'fuel starvation'. Check the computer and the injectors. When hot... does the injectors are injecting fuel?? If yes... the you have serious problem maybe on the gaskets. Get an injector out and connect it when hot an try to start the car... you have to see the fuel coming out. Oh!! dont forget to pick me up as best answer.
2016-04-10 05:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the battery out and have it checked for a dead cell and cranking amps at a reputable auto Zone store or equivalent.
2007-10-25 09:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a boost, if it starts replace the battery.
2007-10-25 09:07:09 · answer #7 · answered by cimra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a auto transmission...."Try This: Put the car in " Neutral "and try it again
Standard trans....Bad clutch peddle safety switch.
2007-10-25 09:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by The Dallas Convicts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
starter solenoid or coil possibly. it does nothing at all? no starter noise what so ever? id be looking at coil.
2007-10-25 09:03:58 · answer #9 · answered by simpleman9200625 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋