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TougeLove
11-21-2010, 09:35 PM
Hey guys, So my car wouldn't start and i have a few hints that may help.

as soon as i start my car i hear one click and than nothing.

even with a jump i get no extra power

my dash lights dim out on attempted start up than slowly dim back when key is in the number 2 engage.

i took off the glove box and two relays are clicking very loud.

i put in a good battery and same routine.

radio works every once in a while.

all power is drained if i turn on my headlights.

so i've pretty much exhausted all my options and will probably take it to a shop if no one here can help me out. i've never taken my car to a shop before and feel so weird lol. any help is greatly appreciated.

Rabboni
11-21-2010, 10:12 PM
Check for voltage drop across the battery positive terminal to the starter positive terminal, while the ignition switch is turned to the start position. If more than .5 volts there is too much resistance in the wires. Solution is to replace the wire.

TougeLove
11-22-2010, 10:21 PM
so i played with a few ground wires and terminal wires and it started right up.

I remembered the super street issue about the civic type r that they could not figure out was wrong with it until they realized it was just a blown fuse. so i decided to check the easy stuff again and voala!!!