1998 Honda Prelude Car wont start but lights work.

Tiny
BLAHPYRO87
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  • 1998 HONDA PRELUDE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Hello, I recently tried to start my car and it would simply not turn on ( made clicking noise). I tried jumping the car and it finally worked. I then took it to advance who said I needed a new battery. After installing a new battery 4 hours later the car did the same thing ( lights would work but car would not start with clicking sound). I took it back to advance who then said it was the starter. After installed the new starter the same problem was occurring. It almost sounds like the car shorts when I turn the ignition because the lights work but when I turn the key I hear a click and everything turns off for a couple of sec. The car still works when jumped. Anyone know what the problem could be? Answers are much appreciated!
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 AT 9:26 PM

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Tiny
HONDA TECH 1818
  • MECHANIC
  • 536 POSTS
The battery is weak, that's why when you tried to start the engine the starter make clicking noise. Your car's electrical system may have a parasitic current draw. Have a mechanic check for parasitic current draw. It should not have more than 50 milliamps.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2010 AT 9:52 PM

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