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John Ings wrote:
> On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 13:45:31 -0600, Rex B > wrote: > > >>OK guys, need some quick advice. Went out to get lunch and nothing >>happens when I turn the key. No radio, no click, no nothing. Happened a >>few weeks ago, then stated fin the next day, and ever since. >> >>I figure it's the ignition switch, or loose harness to the switch. >> >>Any chance the main relay could also cause this? >>Do they ever fail intermittently? >> >>Anything else? >> >>Quick tip to get it started so I can get home tonight? > > > Simple trick that might work- stick the tip of a pocket knife or small > plain screwdriver between the battery posts and their clamps and pry > and twist a little. Or if you have wrenches handy, slacken the clamps > and rotate them a bit on the posts and try again. > > Before deciding it's the ignition switch or main relay, check all > battery cable connections at battery, starter and neg cable grounding > point. Check under the battery cable connections at the clamps for > corroded copper, sometimes there's only a few strands left among and a > lot of green crud. See also: > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/faq.html#stalling > Well, you guys were on the right track. It was a dead battery, left the lights on when I got to work. This is the only car I own that doesn't have a "Lights on" warning buzzer, and it bites me every now and then. The last time I had a no-start condition, it wasn't the battery, and I never figured out what it was, except it started fine next day. I just assumed (there's that word) that that problem had returned. Thanks for the reality check -- - - Rex Burkheimer WM Automotive Fort Worth TX |
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