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It won't start, it's dead

Honda Civic 1999  90000 miles
I parked and afterwards nothing won't start. It just stays dead as if didn't have battery, I tried to use jumper cables but it's like no electricity gets to it.
Claire from United States 11 years ago  
CL
15 reports 
sylvester from United States 11 years ago
The first thing is to start it or jump start it with another battery. The second thing after starting it is to check that the battery is working well, and that you haven't left anything turned on.
Val02 from United States 11 years ago
If it doesn't start at all, not even a light bulb, check the fuse right next to the battery because it must be burnt.
Marcy from United States 2 years ago
I have lights but it won't start the lights come on when I try to start it but nothing happens when I turn the key no noise nothing
Marcy from United States 2 years ago
2015 Honda Civic Lx sedan
Marcy from United States 2 years ago
My car has inside lights but it doesn't want to start no noise at all except the noise when I turn the key
Marcy from United States 2 years ago
My battery is fine the lights come on inside the car
Nezareth from United States 2 years ago
Please help. I have a JDM 99 honda civic ex coupe and after buying a new battery it died after two weeks. I checked the underhood relays & fuses and they were all good. Car will intermittently start giving me ACC 1 & 2 but as soon as I turn to crank all power shuts off and it wont come back until like days later. I replaced a relay that was under the dash and the ignition switch and still nothing. Before I replaced the relay it was beeping with key recognition but now I get nothing.
Syyed from United States a year ago
My car won’t start, no electronic things work, and when I connect my battery to another cars it immediately starts honking and the lights turn on,
I was changing the radio with a new one, any idea what my issue could be?
shani from Pakistan a year ago
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Won't start after some time on

Honda Civic 1998  200000 miles
My vehicle works properly for up to 20 minutes and it then stalls. I wait for around 10 minutes and it starts as if nothing had happened. I've been told that the problem can be the coil, some relay which is before the coil or the fuse box. Everything is now new but the problem remains, can anyone give me a hand?
melinda13 from United States 11 years ago  
ME
3 reports 
Jasper from United States 11 years ago
You should check both the camshaft and the crankshaft sensors. One of them must be the cause of your problem.
melinda13 from United States 11 years ago
Thank you, Jasper. I've solved it, the problem was the knock sensor and the computer's relay, in case it happens to you at any moment.
Trtr from United States a year ago
Car won’t start after changing batter
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Engine turns, but won't start

Honda Civic 2000 Civic dx 200000 miles
I have gone through the electrical, new starter, new distributor, new battery, as well as plugs and wires. Even while trying to jump it, nothing happens. Only thing I can think of that could be it, would be the neutral safety switch. But I thought of that too late. My car is now snowed in. Is there possibly anything else I could have missed? Any questions to help clarify diagnose the problem, I am happy to answer. I've been scratching my head on this for a while.
Defmunkee from United States 2 years ago  
DE
5 reports 
Assam from Pakistan 2 years ago
Might be the timing not just the belt but the whole timing
Defmunkee from United States 2 years ago
Would you care to elaborate?
I am not sure of what you mean, timing as in my spark, belt going back to the water pump, or another I am unfamiliar with. I am not meaning to be crass or anything of the sort, but "timing" is a bit unspecific to move forward on.
Texas from United States a year ago
Assam if you would explain a Little bit more I'm also having the same issue with my 2000honda civic coupe it wants to start... But if possible explain or drop a web link for steps or the info thanks
Demjoher from other a year ago
Mi Honda Civic Emotion automático, va desplazándose bien hasta 4 o 5 de repente la caja hace un golpe y se neutraliza. Por más que acelere no avanza ,debo detenerme ,apagar el motor ,quitar la batería y nuevamente arranca...
MissMGK from United States a year ago
I’m sure you’ve probably figured it out by now but I’m just seeing this. Have you checked your main relay behind the glove box?
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Car wont start

Honda Civic 2005 ex 1.7 165000 miles
It won't start after I changed the ignition switch
cmak from United States 10 years ago  
CM
15 reports 
Jasperl from Canada 3 years ago
Changed the ignition cylinder and it won’t start battery is charged changed the spark plugs still won’t start
Lil rob from United States 5 months ago
Did you ever figure out what it was
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Car will randomly not start and go into accessory mode

Honda Civic 2014 EXL 4 Door 185700 miles
My car will sometimes refuse to start on the first try up to the 5th try. I have gone through all my fuses and checked my battery. I was told it was my alternator because it tested bad, so I replaced it. This did not fix it. I even thought it could be my starter but I can hear it clicking like it wants to start but the car will not crank. Any help is greatly appreciated as I would like to fix it on my own.
Mr Rogers from United States 2 years ago  
MR
2 reports 
fista from other 2 years ago
ciao ho lo stesso problema e a me hanno detto che sono le chiavi che vanno ricodificate
Mr Rogers from United States 2 years ago
I’ll give it a shot, I appreciate the assistance.
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Engine wont start

Honda Civic 1993 Ferio 303000 miles
Wont start when ever it feels like it. Will start fine once but whenever i go out somewhere and turn it off it wont start for another 30-50 minutes. Took it to the mechanics and it should be working, apparently something about the fuel to air ratio isn't right but not sure why. Can get it started if close off the fuel valve while starting it.
Aimz from New Zealand 10 years ago  
AI
15 reports 
honda man from United States 9 years ago
I have a 200 honda civic doing the same thing. I will not start after it warms up. It runs fine until you turn it off then it will not start unless you wait 30 minutes. I have changed the fuel filter,coil,icm valve,fuel regulator and regulator switch. All this did not help. Sometimes it will start if you hold the gas peddle half way to the floor after the relay clicks in.
Bigdog8983 from United States 2 years ago
Car starts up but cut right back off
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DVD radio won't start

Honda Civic 2007 Sedan 250000 miles
I in installed My DVD rádio in my car like nine years ago. Everything volat perfectly until My Engine Was Broken and was out of Order For All Most One Year. Now rádio starts, but it only plays initial starting screen and then restarts itself. Do you have any idea what it could be?
Honza from other 4 years ago  
HO
Rank 8
1 report 
Honza from other 4 years ago
Please be so kind and help
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Cranks up but doesn't start

Honda Civic 2010 Honda civic coupe 110000 miles
Car cranks but won't start , also my horn also stop working
Nelstar from United States 5 years ago  
NE
15 reports 
Strenke from United States 2 years ago
Car turns over but does not fire no fuel pressure
Defmunkee from United States 2 years ago
I am having a similar issue with my 2000 civic dx. If anyone gives me a heads up, I will send you the same.
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My car is not starting means it is not taking the self and itnot start

Honda Civic 1999 sedan 201381 miles
My car is not taking the self and i am trying to start my car from the key but it is not starting
zain12345 from Pakistan a month ago  
ZA
1 reply 
Pelon from United States a month ago
Is cranking and don't star ore is not cranking at all
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Won't start

Honda Civic 2019 Honda civic 888085 miles
Car just died on me someone gave me a jump I got home it won't start but when u turn the key lights everything comes on u hear the clicking noise
Bananana from United States 2 years ago  
BA
7 reports 
Михаил from other a year ago
НУЖНО ПРОВЕРИТЬ АКБ ГЕНЕРАТОР СТАРТЕР. Если не это , то что было?
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Won't start just clicks faintly

Honda Civic 2001 Sedan 139811 miles
Won't start just faintly clicks even with a jump
Wont start from United States 4 years ago  
WO
5 reports 
Bananana from United States 2 years ago
Idk what's wrong with my Honda civic 2019 lights everything comes on I hear the blinking noise when u turn the key
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The car wont startand in the instrument panel the inmovilizar blink.

Honda Civic 2012 sedan,1.8 liter 96000 miles
My car dont start and the inmobilizer light blink.
Alex from United States 6 years ago  
AL
10 reports 
Ttovar1 from United States 4 years ago
Same what was the issue
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Car won't start

Honda Civic 2006 Lx 1.8 200000 miles
No lights on dash car starts but dies right after replaced battery still not turning on headlights and radio work
Brit from United States 4 months ago  
BR

Not start at all

Honda Civic 2008 Coupe 120000 miles
The battery is fully charged, and all the lights are on and good.
Ugga08 from Canada 6 months ago  
UG
1 report 

My Car Doesn't Start Whenever I Refill The Tank

Honda Civic 2022 Hyundai 250 miles
From the start, the issue was the same. My car won't start right after I've filled the tank. In the start, I asked many maintenance service providers, but they would fix the car temporarily, and it would start doing the same thing again. I was working at Wikipedia Page Creations, and its been several years since that. If you guys have any suggestions, then let me know!
cameronluka from United States 8 months ago  
CA
1 report 

Installed backup camera - now car won't start

Honda Civic 2009 LX-S 145000 miles
I recently added a new stereo and backup camera to my Civic. I got everything to work correctly, but today noticed that the wire attached to the reverse bulb had popped off. So earlier today, i started to redo wiring in the trunk for the backup camera. The key was in the ignition and I had the key set to ACC. This is where it begin. Then out of nowhere, the "door open" beep starts. I try to start the car, and its not working. Current state: Battery has a charge, full tank of gas. Engine will turn over, but immediately dies - like its not getting any gas. Also, the dashboard is not displaying… Read complete
Bad Librarian from United States 8 months ago  
BA
1 report 

Ignition switch problem and not a starting

Honda Civic 2008  1800 miles
Yeh gari start nahi hi rehee or check light show nahi ho rehee
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Honda from Pakistan a year ago  
HO

DBW Fuse? #19 blows, car won't start

Honda Civic 2010  115000 miles
What is the DBW fuse and what does it do? Battery was dead. I jumped out off, and checked fuses. It blows everytime I put one in
jrifter from United States a year ago  
JR
4 reports 

Car cranks but not start

Honda Civic 2011 Civic 4 cylinder 1.8 little  205000 miles
I have honda civic 2011 4 door saden 1.8 little cylinder car... few days ago in the night accidently I contacted the jumping cabels backwards...and frm that day car only cranks nd not start I aslo checked the all fues from master fues to dashboard no fues is blowned , but when I checked the ignition coils they all 4 are some cracks is might be the reason...? Bcz It's radiator
Also leaked nd engine got heated but that time it's starting after conacting cables backwards it stops working ,, and if i try to start it with Jumpstarter it's not even cranks or getting the crunt but when trying with other car than it's getting the crunt nd cranks
Anyone have any idea what the reason...?
Navi from Canada a year ago  
NA
4 reports 

Won't start

Honda Civic 1997 Sedan 270000 miles
Not often but randomly wouldn't start
Gabo gueoba@live.com from United States 2 years ago  
GA
1 report 

Wont start no click

Honda Civic 1996 4door sedan 1.6 liter 150000 miles
Changed taillight fuse heard thud sound now wont start
Dawson from United States 8 years ago  
DA
2 reports 

Car won't start without heating up new spark plugs

Honda Civic 2008 Sedan 93000 miles
My 2008 Honda Civic start here n there. I've replace thermostat, new spark plugs, belts, it still won't start until I heat up the spark plugs, then it start. Can you tell me why that is?
Rachel29 from United States 9 years ago  
RA
2 reports 

My car won't start after an about 2 hours

Honda Civic 2007 4 door sedan 80000 miles
I I have alcometer in my car for 2 years for a month now the battery won't hold the charge if Boost it starts fine also my wrench light is on when I start the car can anyone help I've gone to plenty garages they tell me my battery and alternator are find
Swiftly from Canada 10 years ago  
SW
9 reports 

Stalls in high revolution ranges SolvedSolved

Honda Civic 2000  250000 miles
My car stalls out of the blue, almost every day. The curious thing about it is that since I've bought it, the check engine light has been turned on, and when it fails this light turns off, just as if the computer was reset for some minutes. When the vehicle stalls, I open the switch and check whether all the lights are on, the only case in which the car starts again. Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won't start. The scanner has been connected but no code is released (only the ABS code and the Catalytic converter one). Hope someone can help me, thanks.
erna from United States 11 years ago  
ER
6 reports 
Solved
Best answer (according to erna)
sylvester from United States 11 years ago
If the check engine light is on it means that there is some sensor which is damaged, but apparently not causing any failure in your vehicle. On the other hand, if it is off it means that the computer is not opening and thus not sending either spark nor fuel. This failure is not provided by the scanner. Now, as the computer recibes a signal from a fuse and has got a relay, you should first check this two things. After doing so, you should take out the computer and try with a different one.
erna from United States 11 years ago
Thanks, sylvester, it is just as you describe it. It seems as though the problem was the computer. It has been scanned, the computer feeding checked and apparently everything is now ok. I really don't know which was the exact solution, but it has not failed again. Thank you so much.
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Engine start problems

Honda Civic 2007  200000 miles
I thought it was the battery, but I got it checked checked and the technician said that both the battery and the alternator were fine. Later I went to do some shoppings, I got off the car and when I returned It just wouldn't start. It just makes a little sound because of the starter.
Mitch from United States 11 years ago  
MI
14 reports 
Lola81 from United States 11 years ago
Buddy, check the starter motor, It's possible that the brushes are worn out, this is a typical symtomp of starter wear.
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Radio and electrics

Honda Civic 2011 1800 SOHC i-VTEC 58000 miles
I can get the radio and CD and Aux to work sometimes but mostly not working. The CD player actually plays the disc but no sound. When I start the car it shows 'RADIO 1' with a telephone symbol. As soon as i press any button on the device it immediately changes the display to '1 AF ON' with the telephone symbol but nothing works when pressed and no sound. The Central locking sometimes stops working but opens with the key. I also looked at the dashboard layout with the ignition on for about 15 to 20 minutes and the car would not turn over. But after another 5 to 10 minutes suddenly worked fine.… Read complete
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Peewee from Great Britain 4 years ago  
PE
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Bruce from United States 4 years ago
It sounds like there could be a few different issues with your Honda Civic. The radio and CD player not working, the central locking system malfunctioning, and the battery issues could all be related or separate problems.
It is possible that the battery with dead cells is causing the electrical problems in the vehicle, including the radio and CD player, and the central locking system. If the battery is weak, it may not be providing enough power to all of the electrical components, which can result in them not functioning properly.
However, it is also possible that there is a separate issue with the electrical system, such as a wiring problem, a blown fuse, or a problem with the alternator. In this case, a new battery would not solve the problem.
I would recommend having a professional mechanic inspect the vehicle to diagnose the issue and recommend the necessary repairs. They can perform a full electrical system check to determine the root cause of the problem and ensure that all of the components are functioning properly.
Peewee from Great Britain 4 years ago
Thanks Bruce. I will get it checked out before it gets worse.
Maymoe from United States 3 years ago
This is happening to me. I had starter, battery, alternator replaced and ignition control module. It still is wonky. It goes from am to FM to aux, to not working to turning on and it being very loud and it just beeps and beeps. It's crazy. I believe it's another faulty ignition control module. But the dealership won't even consider it being that. I explained to them that when they first put it in it worked great and after a day it's bad again and now my key fob with new battery does not lock/unlock my car. They key works great but that's my issue. I only have 134k miles.
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New battery, lights and radio come on.

Honda Civic 2000 4 cylinder LX 123000 miles
I just put a new battery in my LX and it still won't start. I listened for sounds, no clicks. All of the dash warning lights, headlights, radio, and even AC come on when I turn the key, but no vroom vroom. Strange thing is the hazards lights start blinking and won't go off, not even when I turn the car off. After wiggling the turn signal stick a little and pressing the hazard button in a few times it cuts off. But when I open the door of the car the hazards come on again, and are accompanied by ding ding sound like when door is ajar--even after door is shut. I was thinking electrical problem
Raha from United States 10 years ago  
RA
13 reports 
Raha from United States 10 years ago
It turns out that the previous owners had a type of after market alarm system that was also equipped with a type of fail start button installed in the car. So the car will only start after either the button is pushed or the alarm is disabled.
Bailo from Australia 10 years ago
How did you over come your problem
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Sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesn't

Honda Civic 2000  150000 miles
The problem I have is that when I want to start the engine, I have to start the switch and wait around 20 seconds to start it and then it starts. But when one is in a hurry and wants to start it quickly it won't start, and then I have to wait around 5 minutes, then put the switch on, wait 30 seconds and start it. Then it starts but the engine rattles a lot, I accelerate and then it goes away. I don't know what the problem is...
merv from United States 11 years ago  
ME
9 reports 
MILLY from United States 11 years ago
Have you checked the pressure of the gas pump?
Dada from South Africa a year ago
I have a honda civic 1996 when I drive it cuts out after that it don't want to start, what can be the problem
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Starting issues

Honda Civic 2008  130000 miles
When I first turn key it's I get nothing, not even a click than when I turn key again right away I get about 2 seconds of cranking but still no start than a little more the next time or 2 than it will start normal. Until suddenly it wouldn't start at all that is after about a month of what I just described. However I put jumper cables on it and after a while it started yet the battery was good and I even put a new battery in it and it did the same thing
Joe mama from United States 10 years ago  
JO
32 reports 
tina from United States 9 years ago
This is my problem i had fully charged battery. I was told it was the starter. Had that done and back to square 1. Everything lights up but not a sound when i turn the key. After 2 or 3 times it starts like normal...suggestions? anyone!
Defmunkee from United States 2 years ago
I am having a similar issue, maybe even the same one as described above
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Current leaks through underhood fuse number 23

Honda Civic 2006 Coupe  173000 miles
My car is a 2006 Honda Civic 8 coupe from Canada. One day, it wouldn't start. I bought a new battery, but a couple of days later, the same thing happened again. I grabbed a multimeter I started looking for the problem. The generator produces 14V at idle and at 2000 RPM. I started checking for a current leak. I connected a multimeter between the battery and the ground terminal. I started disconnecting all the fuses. The leak was located on fuse number 23 under the hood. I pulled it out and checked what had stopped working: the radio and the alarm. I disconnected the radio, but the leak didn't g… Read complete
Simma from United States 4 months ago  
SI
2 replies 
Naman Bhatia from India 4 months ago
The Problem could be the poor ground connection 1)From battery to chassis 2)From chassis to Engine. Please look into it.
Simma from United States 4 months ago
I'll try it a little later and write back. But does this create a constant current leakage of 0.42A?
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