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1997 Honda Del Sol Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Engine.
Mileage: 145,000 miles.

Asked on January 12, 2012

Engine wont turn over and its not the battery

Engine will not even try to turn over its silent. when i try to crank it all my interior lights and radio are working so i dont think its the battery.

Avatar Asked by fnhateit

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Replied on January 12, 2012

Do you have a multimeter to do some testing?There isnt a security light on solid or flashing is there?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 12, 2012

no i do not have a multimeter for testing. all lights come on like normal.

Tiny Response from fnhateit
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Replied on January 12, 2012

You will need a test light or multimeter let me know when you have one so we can trace power.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 12, 2012

If there is no noise at all and the dash indicator lights do not dim when turned to crank, either the ignition switch or starter is bad, neutral start switch (for manual transmission) or Park Neutral Position switch are faulty.

Check the starter solenoid wire to see if it is disconnected.
Ensure shift position is in either P or N if auto transmisison.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on January 12, 2012

ok i know this sounds girlie ....where is the solenoid wire located? i bought my car new and it hasnt given me problems and yes a female that dont know jack about car stuff.

Tiny Response from fnhateit
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Replied on January 13, 2012

The solenoid wire is at the starter motor, the one that is small and plugged in. Unplug it and use a fused wire to apply battery voltage to it.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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