Had no ignition, no crank just a dead silence?

Tiny
JOHN BELKO
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  • 1995 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,010 MILES
My battery failed and installed new battery. As I attached the positive terminal on the battery my 4-way lights began flashing. Tried to turn them off but couldn't. Lights went out in a couple of minutes. Thought nothing of it and got behind the steering wheel to reset my radio. Got the stations set and went to start my car. Dash icons lit up but had no ignition, no crank just a dead silence. Move my gear shift to many positions and kept trying to start but nothing. Checked the battery connections, removed cables and reinstalled. Tried to start and now it started. Backed car out of my garage and parked it. A couple of hours latter I tried again to start the car and again had nothing. Seems as though there is no power/connection to start the starter. There is no crank. What do I need to look at? Neutral Safety Switch, Ignition Switch or the Security System?
Monday, July 12th, 2010 AT 10:44 AM

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Tiny
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Double check those power and ground cable/connections. They do corrode over time and since you disturbed them, they may have cracked a bit.

If that checks out, make sure you have constant battery voltage at the starter (the stud/nut). With a helper cranking the key, the over smaller wire on the starter should have power while it is being cranked.

If that checks out, you need a starter.
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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 12:26 PM
Tiny
JOHN BELKO
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For your information:

Followed your instructions and determined that the starter was at fault because it had power at ignition. Called the Auto Store where I got my battery and checked for starter pricing. While he was looking it up, I explained what had happened. He asked if I had tried hitting the starter, sometimes they can hang up. Tried it and the starter kicked right over. Road tested it for about 20 miles, turned the vehicle off and restarted it several time without a problem.
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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 12:26 PM

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