No crank no start?

Tiny
PEGLEG-70##
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  • 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE
  • 3.6L
  • 328,000 MILES
2 weeks ago, my truck came to a halt at a set of lights, my dash lights erratically flashed and I tried to start the truck. It would not turnover at all, the battery acted like it was dead, would not turn over no lights of any kind. Called a tow truck and he came to me to tow it home and tried a jump start it fired up so I drove it home. The next morning went out to start it and the whole unit was dead. Checked the battery it registered nothing, so I put my battery charger on it for 14 hours, then I tried to fire it up. It turned over once then went dead again. Put the volt meter on it an showed 10.4 v. So I contacted the service place I bought the battery from they came out the next to check it out as I had a 30 month free replacement warranty. They took it for 2 days then came back with a brand new fully charged battery installed it and we tried it out, the engine turned over easily but would not fire, we tried this about 8 times and still nothing, I checked all the related fuses none were blown it would turn over but would not fire up. I don't have a code reader so I need help to try whatever I need to fix next or look for what I need to repair. Today is the 20th of Oct. And I tried it again at 10:00 AM, it will turn over but not fire. Can you help please? My name is Grant, I need to try something before I take it in to the Honda dealer.
Friday, October 20th, 2023 AT 9:50 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

A crank no start condition is usually the result of either a fuel-related issue or ignition. So, here is what I want you to try.

First, see if the engine will start if you use starting fluid. If it starts and then stalls, we have confirmed it is fuel related. If there is no change, I need you to check for spark at the spark plugs.

Here is a link that explains how that is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Try this and let me know the results. Also, if possible, could you record the engine cranking and upload it for me to hear? That may be very helpful.

Take care,

Joe
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Friday, October 20th, 2023 AT 9:47 PM

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