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Old 07-15-2009   #1 (permalink)
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weird symptoms

just purchased a used 2005 honda civic dx; got off work and tried to start
the car and it wouldn't even crank; got a jump on it and it turned on; got home and shut off engine; tried to start it again and it wouldnt crank again; noticed that the 2 guages ( gas and mph) were ticking and slighty jumping and the miles odometer was blinking even with the engine turned off and the key out; please help; what could it be; thank you
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Re: weird symptoms

Dead Battery.
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possibly bad alternator too.
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when you get it running disconnect the battery if it shuts off its the alternater.
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thanks for the advice; replaced the alternator and recharged the battery; all is good;
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