Turn the key, doesn't even crank
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So my car is currently sitting in my college's parking lot, waiting for me to come back and put it right. Only issue is, I'm not sure exactly what it is I need to do.
What I know:
Basically I'm looking for ideas as to what the problem might be.
Thanks in advance!
What I know:
- The engine won't crank when the key is turned
- Jumping the battery doesn't work
- The lights and radio do work
- The blower motor relay makes a 'click' when key is turned
- Replacing the starter and solenoid did nothing
- That's about it
Basically I'm looking for ideas as to what the problem might be.
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Turn the key, doesn't even crank
Use a voltmeter or test light while someone attempts to crank the engine:
Got power at both wires on the starter, (one big wire and one small wire)?
Got power at both wires on the starter, (one big wire and one small wire)?
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OK guys, I don't know how to quote on mobile, so here we go:
The green key icon does come on when the key is in.
It is a manual transmission
I don't believe the battery is shot, as it started up w/ no issues earlier that day. I'll check it out regardless.
The green key icon does come on when the key is in.
It is a manual transmission
I don't believe the battery is shot, as it started up w/ no issues earlier that day. I'll check it out regardless.
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Re: Turn the key, doesn't even crank
Use a voltmeter or test light while someone attempts to crank the engine:
Got power at both wires on the starter, (one big wire and one small wire)?
Got power at both wires on the starter, (one big wire and one small wire)?
Does the starter make any noise at all? Clunk or click?
Pad broke off clutch pedal tab, now the safety switch can't engage when you push the pedal down? Any small chunks of rubber or plastic on the drivers floor?
Pull the wad of floor mats out from under the clutch pedal?
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We do have power at the starter.
You have power on which wire?
Did you test both wires for power?
Did you test both wires for power WHILE someone is holding the key in the crank position? (testing while the circuits are loaded)
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*12volts on large wire
*Nothing on the small wire when key isn't in crank position.
*0.6 millivolts on small wire when key is cranked.
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So you aren't getting 12v to the solenoid wire. Somewhere between the ignition switch and the starter that 12v is getting lost.
Investigate the clutch safety switch idea?
There are relays involved in the circuit too.
A wire diagram would lead the way in actual diagnosis.
If you just need to get it started so you can move it, use a wire to jumper +12v to the small terminal on the starter that will get it to crank up. Make sure it is in neutral and the handbrake is set.
Then you can get it elsewhere to be checked out proper?
Investigate the clutch safety switch idea?
There are relays involved in the circuit too.
A wire diagram would lead the way in actual diagnosis.
If you just need to get it started so you can move it, use a wire to jumper +12v to the small terminal on the starter that will get it to crank up. Make sure it is in neutral and the handbrake is set.
Then you can get it elsewhere to be checked out proper?
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My Civic is a manual too. The reason I asked is because last fall on the first cold morning I had a no crank situation like you describe.
Seems my clutch pedal safety switch sticks sometimes. Took me a bit to figure out that was the problem. I even had the battery tested at an auto parts store.
You can disconnect the switch and jumper across the two pins with a paperclip to see if thats the problem. Its not a solution, just a easy way to see if the switch is the problem.
Seems my clutch pedal safety switch sticks sometimes. Took me a bit to figure out that was the problem. I even had the battery tested at an auto parts store.
You can disconnect the switch and jumper across the two pins with a paperclip to see if thats the problem. Its not a solution, just a easy way to see if the switch is the problem.
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