When I tried to start the car this Morning it was dead

Tiny
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Yesterday on the way home from work I noticed the radio going off and on randomly. When I tried to start the car this morning it was dead. Last week I took it to the garage to have the headlight replaced. It's behind the battery and so that had to be removed. Could they have disturbed some wiring or is it a fuse possibly? The engine didn't even click. Then when my hubby tried later it click a few times but no start.
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 AT 8:25 AM

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Tiny
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Ok first does this have an alarm system on it factory or otherwise? Have try to disconnect the battery and reconnect it to see if resets itself? Let me know what you can and also let me know how mechanical you are what you are comfortable doing ok.

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 11:59 AM
Tiny
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It doesn't have an alarm system and not very comfortable with a headlight replacement and removing the battery that's why I took it to the Genesis shop. It does have a panic button. I'm female and a race fan too! My husband makes race tires here in Akron. Goodyear associate. He hasn't a clue really.
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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 11:59 AM
Tiny
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Ok close to the battery there are two fuses that power the car and starter. I would like you to check them if you can. Now these fuses will not look like a regular fuse they are pal fuses one is 100 amp and the other is a 50 amp. These fused are under the hood on the on the left side just forward of the strut tower. Also check the connection at the battery as there is a white wire that goes to the start solenoid that is what powers the starter too. Here is a pic of the pal fuses they come in a couple of different styles but this should give you an idea of what to look for. So as a race fan have you ever been to a race school and driven a race car? You should I got 75 laps of fun doing that once it was great. Anyway here is the pic and I found a pic with the different types too.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249564_si2517sml_1.jpg

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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 11:59 AM
Tiny
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My husband is sleeping right now .. 3rd shift :( and he will check these out.. he wants to do the Richard Petty thing this year at Indy.. Went to Michigan twice through Goodyear with Hot garage passes and it was terrific.. Met Kevin Harvick and got pics with the King himself.. the group I was with hung out at the Jr pit to talk to him..


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/363871_46712864410_0_SM_1.jpg

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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 11:59 AM
Tiny
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What do the bad fuses look like are they discolored or are they melted. The big guy is awake and checking it out. Well we looked and the fuse box is right behind the battery. Doesn't look like anything is wrong there. The connectors are all tight. Calling the honda Garage for help and a jump.
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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 11:59 AM
Tiny
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Ok the fuses have a window on them and if they are bad the metel part in the window will have break in it. Also the gray wire at the starter it is hooked to the small terminal check to see if that has power in the start possition. I am thinking that if the car is equiped with any security that has a starter kill that it may have activated. First I would like you to remove the number 7 fuse and then replace it and see if that fixes it. I also need you to check fuse number 19 to see if it blown it is a 15 amp fuse and this is the imobilizer fuse. Is the imobilizer light on? It is on the instrument cluster. Your car should have a anti theft system that will imobilize the car if the voltage changes ie battery disconnect or if the wrong key is used then it locks down the car so it can't start. Let me know what you find. Thanks
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