rkansal

Hi,
I have Civic 06 LX. Sometime I notice a noise like of a spark when starting the engine. Have anybody noticed the same in your car?
thanks
Rajeev

kero

Do you mean clicking. Can you be more specific??

rkansal

No its not clicking but a noise similar to a spark in electrical parts.

dk miller

Does it sound like it comes from under the hood or under the dashboard or somewhere else? could it be the sound of a relay operating? We need more specific info.

rkansal

it basically come from the same place where you put the key. I believe nobody else is having this problem, I will check with dealer. it does not come always. if anybody has face this then please share
thanks

imported_aw75

I'm also experiencing this same problem. I've been to two different dealerships and they have both hooked the car up to their computer and find nothing wrong with the car. They have told me that the noise is comming from the starter relays and is "normal". I really doubt that it is normal since it seems to interfer with the starting of the car at times. Not every time but ocassionally it will last 3 to 4 seconds before the engine turns over. If you find out any more info on this could you please share.

MutantCheese

Is it possibly static electricity being discharged when you slip you key in? or is it once you turn the ign switch and the engine begins to turn over?

imported_aw75

It happens when you turn the key. My wife tells me the car would not start at all this morning. She had to turn the key back then try again befor it would start

05blkrs

sounds like a short in the ignition switch...

MutantCheese

I'd bring it in to the dealership and tell them not to call until it was fixed, and tell them that "Could not duplicate" is not an option. Your car is too new for 'no starts'.