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The engine will not make a sound when I turn the key

Tiny
HONDACRVKENNEY
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  • 2004 HONDA CRV
  • 2.1L
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 136,000 MILES
Over time my engine was slower and slower to turn over and start. The battery was fine but was using a lot of power to continue attempting to start the engine. Both alternator and battery checked, good. I bought a certified replacement starter on eBay. I replaced it after disconnecting the battery. I bought a new battery. But the engine will not make a sound when I turn the key. Can someone please help me?
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Saturday, August 5th, 2017 AT 10:35 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you got a defective starter but to be sure use a test light to test for power at the small trigger wire at the starter. Here are a couple of guides to help you get the job done:

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-engine-will-not-crank-over

Near the bottom of the guide.

You may need to jack the car up as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Did you get a Denso starter? That is the only brand we install.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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