No start no crank replaced the main relay?

Tiny
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  • 1997 HONDA CIVIC
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I had recently replaced the main relay under the glove box because it was malfunctioning causing a no start and now it won’t crank or turn over at all it does nothing when key is turned and all lights on dash come on as they are supposed to, is there a main relay for the starter because like I said it was turning over now it’s doing nothing and before when I would disconnect the relay under glove box It would then turn over but not fire up, please help me diagnose
Monday, December 15th, 2025 AT 2:33 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Did you try installing the old relay to see if it crank over again? So to be sure can you confirm the engine not cranking (starter) or is the engine cranking but not running? Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on in the meantime please go over these videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE

Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 AT 10:09 AM
Tiny
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You turn the key and nothing happens the main fuel relay on passenger side is all I replaced because that part was clicking like crazy and now it won’t do anything and I think fuel pump is engaging so idk
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Gotcha, it sounds like the battery is no good, or you have a bad connection at the battery. I could tell for sure with a short video, but here are two guides to go over in the meantime.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 AT 10:19 AM
Tiny
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The battery is brand new, like I said I replaced the main relay in the passenger side glove box area and now it won’t crank or run but lights on dash come on
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 AT 2:26 PM

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