2006 Honda Civic EX Difficulty Starting
11-08-2016
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2006 Honda Civic EX Difficulty Starting
My 2006 Honda Civic EX has a new battery and a new MICU (sp). The weather started getting a bit colder 40's 50's and now I'm having difficulty starting the car for the first start of the day and if it has been sitting for a number of hours. I'm not sure if the temperature has anything to do with the issue or if it is a coincidence. A couple of weeks ago I turned the key about 5 times (no clicking noise or engine turnover) before it would start up. Now I turn the key about 10 to 15 times again, no clicking noise or engine turnover before it turns on. Once the car is on, I can drive it around town, park it and it immediately starts as if there is no problem. If it sits for a number of hours, for instance, when I'm at work for 8 hours, I have to turn the key multiple times for it to start. A worker at an auto parts store suggested that I replace the ignition switch but that did not fix the problem. Any suggestions?
11-08-2016
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Re: 2006 Honda Civic EX Difficulty Starting
When the starter does nothing....If the dash lights all shut off like the battery suddenly went dead, that could be poor cable connections.
Otherwise, I'd do a little testing to make sure the starter is receiving correct electric signals when the key is twisted........because I really want to be sure it needs a starter before just throwing money at a car.
Otherwise, I'd do a little testing to make sure the starter is receiving correct electric signals when the key is twisted........because I really want to be sure it needs a starter before just throwing money at a car.
11-09-2016
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When I turn the key, the dash lights are on and bright. When the starter on one of my previous vehicles went bad, I heard a clicking sound. I don't hear the clicking sound on my Honda Civic. Any idea why?
11-09-2016
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Re: 2006 Honda Civic EX Difficulty Starting
A starter can fail in any of several different ways.
This one doesn't have to exhibit the exact same symptom as the last one.
A few tests (test while it does not work) should be able to confirm if the problem lies in the car, or in the starter.
This one doesn't have to exhibit the exact same symptom as the last one.
A few tests (test while it does not work) should be able to confirm if the problem lies in the car, or in the starter.
