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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 9 years ago  
CL
2 reports 
sylvester from United States 9 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 9 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.
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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 9 years ago  
ME
1 report 
Jasper from United States 9 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 9 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.
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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 8 years ago  
AI
11 reports 
honda man from United States 6 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.
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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 a year ago  
HO
1 report 
Honza from other a year ago
Please be so kind and help
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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 8 years ago  
CM
11 reports 
Jasperl from Canada 24 days ago
Changed the ignition cylinder and it won’t start battery is charged changed the spark plugs still won’t start
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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 3 years ago  
AL
1 report 
Ttovar1 from United States a year ago
Same what was the issue
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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 2 years ago  
WO
3 reports 

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 3 years ago  
NE
5 reports 

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 5 years ago  
DA

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 6 years ago  
RA
1 report 

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 7 years ago  
SW
8 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 9 years ago  
ER
4 reports 
Solved
Best answer (according to erna)
sylvester from United States 9 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 9 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 9 years ago  
MI
10 reports 
Lola81 from United States 9 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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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 8 years ago  
RA
9 reports 
Raha from United States 8 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 7 years ago
How did you over come your problem
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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 United Kingdom a year ago  
PE
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Bruce from United States a year 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 United Kingdom a year ago
Thanks Bruce. I will get it checked out before it gets worse.
Maymoe from United States 8 months 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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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 9 years ago  
ME
6 reports 
MILLY from United States 9 years ago
Have you checked the pressure of the gas pump?
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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 8 years ago  
JO
27 reports 
tina from United States 6 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!
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Battery going flat regularly new battery stops going up hill surges &

Honda Civic 2007 Sedan 270000 miles
Stops going until car cools down doesn't want to start all fuses good
Trudy from Australia 10 months ago  
TR
1 report 

No start no crank

Honda Civic 2016 4c 198000 miles
After replace main fuse my shift won't go to drive unless manually disable lock. Now it just won't start no crank all power 100%
Matte from United States 4 years ago  
MA
1 report 

Door locks, trunk and steering wheel locking

Honda Civic 2008 Sedan 134356 miles
Hi my 2008 Honda civic drivers door will not open with the key. Neither can the trunk or the key can not go in the ignition. So I can not even start the car. The steering g wheel is also lock. Help...what can I do.
Maxie from Canada 7 years ago  
MA
2 reports 

Door locks, trunk and steering wheel locking

Honda Civic 2008 Sedan 134356 miles
Hi my 2008 Honda civic drivers door will not open with the key. Neither can the trunk or the key can not go in the ignition. So I can not even start the car. The steering g wheel is also lock. Help...what can I do.
Maxie from Canada 7 years ago  
MA

No start has spark

Honda Civic 1996 2 door civic 1.5 120000 miles
Started running bad going up hills and under acceleration now won't start it has spark.
Red rover from United States 7 years ago  
RE
1 report 
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