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lukeinmexico
Feb 22, 2010, 06:55 PM
Please help.
I have a 1992 honda civic dx that won't start.
It has a 1.5 Liter, manual tranny, no A.C. super basic, over 200,000 miles.
Today when I got into the car it wouldn't start the first time I turned the key (the engine did not turn over). I turned the key again, the engine turned over, and it started. It did this one or two more times, now nothing. I hear a click in the distributor (which was changed about a year ago), and at the starter when the key is turned. I tried to jump it with a friend to no avail. I pulled the battery and the starter, both tested fine. The engine still doesn't turn when the key is turned. Any direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

TxGreaseMonkey
Feb 22, 2010, 07:14 PM
The link below may help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-3.html#post235560

I would remove and fully charge/replace the battery. Don't jump your Honda--you run a fairly high risk of a voltage spike damaging the ECM, alternator, or sensors.

automd
Feb 23, 2010, 02:33 AM
Carburetor cleaner can help. Shoot some into the intake and try to start your car. If it works, then you have a fuel problem.