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rudy879
Nov 9, 2008, 01:53 AM
I have a 2005 honda accord it only has about 35,500 mile I maintained the car change oil every thing but today it just dirent start I jumpstart the car I thought it work drove for about 1/2 mile and it just wanted to turn of so I kept driving thinking that it just need to charge it keep trying to turn of the hole dashboard flicker and all the warning signs turn on such as the check engine so I stop at a gas station and it just turn of try turning it back on and it sound it like it wanted to but nothing againg try jumpstart the car it work but this time when I was about to pull out it just turn off waited for a couple of minutes and againg it turn on for a few seconds and just turn of please help need car for work they told me it was probably the alternator but have no idea please help I will really apreciate it. Thanks in advance

ozvena
Nov 9, 2008, 07:48 AM
Honda/Acura Main FAQ Page (http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/faq.html#startrun)

Car Won't Start (http://www.aa1car.com/library/car_wont_start.htm)

Also check the main relay.

TxGreaseMonkey
Nov 9, 2008, 08:22 AM
Most cars come with a 3-year battery. Since your Accord is over 3 years old, I would install a new 100 month battery. You really should not jump start your car--the potential to damage the ECM and alternator is too great. My bet is a new battery will solve your problem.