car will not start dont know whats wrong

went to school in my civic and came back out to go back home and car would not start. when i turn the key it doesnt make any noise at all the lights still come one and i had someone try to jump it just in case but still did not start. cant figure it out but any help would be great

bad starter? loose starter wire/ground?

hmmm. when you turn the key to ACC. do all the dash lights light up.... Because if the they do just try pop starting the car with a hill.

clutch switch?

see if you are getting power to your starter w/ a multimeter.

are you getiing spark, and/or fuel, could be your dist. or your main relay

I have gone thru that recently also, my car not starting, there can be a number of things to consider, some of the guys already mentioned some, how about your main relay, your fuel pump or filter.
In my case it was the main relay, I was ready to replace the fuel pump, so better to check everything, and save money too.

Good Luck
Bxcivic2000

seems like the obvious places to start are the starter, starter connectin, or clutch switch since the starter isnt even running..

i got my starter tested and it still works and the lights still come on on Acc i also checked the main relay and its still good. where is the clutch switch?

i wanna make sure , is the main relay the little black box under the driver side dash on the left? or did i check the wring thing

how would i test the started with the multimeter do i just connect it to the wires that go to the starter?

i got the car to start by popping the clutch but what is causing it not to start without having to pop the clutch. when i turn the key it makes no noise at all no clicking , nothing at all. so i have no clue what it is

Try tapping the starter a few times with a hammer, if it starts up, then you need to start lookin in to a new starter. That might get you by for about a month, so if this is the case start sweepin the junkyards. Starters are normally fairly easy to install. I've had to do em for toyota's, hondas, and even a 1970 dodge colt, and as long as you ahve some light or are good feelin around in the dark it's a snap. 2 bolts and a couple wires.

i got the starter tested and it works and the battery is good too soo...

Same thing happend to me, i thought it was the battery i charged it up and then still nothing. My dad told me to go out and tap the starter with a hammer, i was like what the hell, i went out there tapped it a few times and it fired right up. Try it

i got the starter tested and it works and the battery is good too soo...


sounds like ur soldenoid on the starter is weak, usually on a bench test it will come up fine, but on the car under load it may strain and not turn over at all, also, u could have cooked a fusable link in ur starter wiring, check the wires from the starter and make sure there are no brakes in the lines

there is only one wire coming from the starter is that right ? and could i get a multimeter to see if the starter is getting power? and if that doesnt work when i tap the starter what part of the starter do i hit and how hard/ thanks

it wouldnt be the main relay, mine is bad and the car wont start when its really hot inside. But with it being bad it still cranks but just wont start. That reminds me i need to get a main relay.

clutch switch? what is that and where is it located, I am having a similar problem

dude, check the thinner wire that goes from ur harness to ur starter not the fat one that goes to ur battery. It sounds like that just popped off or isn't making a good connection.

just hit the middle of the starter, and hit it with a firm few taps but dont slam it. Your not gonna have very much room to hit it so youll know.

hey bambam u were right the thin wire was popping off, i made a good connection and now it starts right up , and thanks to everyone who at least tried to help out in some way