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    Jan 14, 2009, 08:57 AM
    1995 Honda Accord will not start
    I drive a 1995 honda accord ex v-tec 2.2 and this morning I went out to start my car in the freezing cold and it will not start. All of the lights turn on but when I turn the key over it does not make any noises it won't start nor does it try to start or turn over.
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    Jan 14, 2009, 09:09 AM

    Could be one of many issues. I would start by checking the starter solinoid and starter connections(Sometimes a bad ground will cause this issue). If a quick check of the connections reveals no problems then use a multimeter to check the solinoid. If it is sending voltage to the starter then you have eliminated it for the most part. From here you pretty much know it is the starter. Sometimes they will seize up during the cold weather. A couple hard taps with a hammer will sometimed free them up, but it is usually best to go ahead a replace it.
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    Jan 14, 2009, 09:18 AM

    It might be so cold where you live that it did the battery in. You may need to place the battery on a charger or have it replaced. It may be able to turn the lights on but it doesn't have enough cold cranking amps to drive the starter motor. With starting or other electrical problems, always begin by checking the battery, which includes cleaning the battery terminals and connectors.
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    Jan 14, 2009, 09:25 AM

    Yes--the battery may have frozen. It's best not to jump modern-day cars--it's too easy to damage the ECM, alternator, or other sensors. If you have not had previous starter problems, the odds are that the battery is bad. How old is it?

    At a minimum, I would remove the battery, check the fluid level, and place it on a charger.
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    Jan 14, 2009, 09:30 AM

    I'm not sure how old the battery is I bought this car used almost 2 years ago. It is coroded and nasty.
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    Jan 14, 2009, 09:31 AM

    I'd replace the battery and clean the connectors.

    I'd recommend, if you don't already, using full-synthetic 5W-30 engine oil; e.g. Mobil 1. It's easier on your battery, starter motor, and engines start much easier in winter.
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    Jan 14, 2009, 09:32 AM

    And if that's not it, it is more than likely the starter is that correct to assume?
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    Jan 14, 2009, 09:38 AM

    I think you'll find it is the battery. The next step is to check all underhood and underdash fuses with a test light or multimeter:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post252145

    After that, check the starter system:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post235560

    Through this logical progression, you establish a "baseline" of known-good components. This reduces the number of variables in the equation.
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    Jan 14, 2009, 09:54 AM

    Awesome thank you very much sir, you were a lot of help.
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    Jan 14, 2009, 09:58 AM

    You're welcome. Keep us posted.
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    Jan 14, 2009, 11:36 AM

    It was not the battery. Now what should I try?
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    Jan 14, 2009, 12:29 PM

    . Fuses.

    . Steps involved in the link below:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post235560
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    Jan 14, 2009, 03:31 PM

    Its not the fuses
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    Jan 14, 2009, 05:37 PM

    Have you checked you starter solinoid of the starter yet?

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