Will not crank over

Tiny
ARCANHEL01
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  • 2004 ACURA RSX
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  • FWD
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  • 185,000 MILES
Brand new battery. When I turn on car panel lights light up, no click sound. In the beginning it would turn on after second or third attempt but now it will not start. I can push start the car and runs fine but once I turn it off will not turn on again.
Sunday, October 31st, 2010 AT 1:27 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a bad starter but to confirm the issue use a test light to see if the small trigger wire is getting power when the key is turned if so the starter is bad. Here are two guides to help you see whats going on and how to change out the starter with diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Sunday, October 31st, 2010 AT 2:57 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for this guide worked perfect. I am back on the road. :)
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 1:17 PM
Tiny
MIKELJEREMY2
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Car wouldn't start. Replaced the battery, then the starter. Still will not crank.
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 AT 1:45 PM (Merged)
Tiny
FIXITMR
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Check fuses?
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
FIXITMR
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Try it in neutral?
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
MIKELJEREMY2
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I tried to start in park and neutral, would not start. Checked all the fuses, none were open.
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 AT 1:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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When/where did this happen?
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