1999 Honda Accord Car wont start

E_2_0_0_3

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1999 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
105,000 MILES

I tried starting my car this morning but it did not start. I placed my keys in the ignition and the engine would not start, I dont know if its the starter or what but I remember Honda replacing it awhile back because it was supposedly a recall, I tried charging the battery but that did not work, the day before I had an alignment done but I dont know if that did anything.

Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 11:23 AM

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So the vehicle does not crank?

Instead of trying to charge the battery, try boosting it to see if it starts. If it doesn't check all power and ground connections. You may also want to check fuses to ensure they are all functioning.

If not, you will want to check to see if the starter S terminal is receiving a signal when you try and crank the vehicle.

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Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 3:32 PM

E_2_0_0_3

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How would I do that?

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Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 3:40 PM

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The smallest wire on the start solenoid is the S wire.

When the vehicle is being cranked via a friend, you can check to see if you are getting voltage at that terminal.

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Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 3:42 PM

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Thanks, ill probably do more research bcz I have no idea how and where its located, as u can c I dont really mess wit cars

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Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 3:49 PM

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Well do what I mentioned first. Checking fuses is easy if you have a test light or multimeter, so is checking battery cables and boosting the battery!

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Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 3:51 PM