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My starter wont turn the engine over?

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KHLOW2008
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Hi KEN SASAOKA,

Yes, sometimes fuel pumps works intermittnetly just before they completely fails and it can be over a long period.

There is a main relay which can fail intermittently as well. Check the circuit board for cracks on solders and resoldering them should solve the problem.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_PGMFIRelay90Civic_1.jpg

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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 12:05 PM (Merged)
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The battery is fully charged but when I turn the key it acts like there isnt enough of a charge to turn the engine over.
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Load test the battery, starter and double check connections-
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Could you explain a little bit more. Ive checked the connections and the battery is charged, but now it wont even make a clicking noise when I turn the key
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Most parts store can load test your battery for free, the voltage looks pretty after its charged but when a load is applied and drops below 9.6 its no good-Have the battery tested
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 12:05 PM (Merged)
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Ok so I took the battery to auto zone. It wouldnt test because the charge was to low. They charged the battery for an hour and after the charge it tested ok. Once I got home and put the battery back in my car it turned the ignition and all I got was about 5-6 slow cranks and then it would not turn over at all. Should I have charged the battery longer?
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The battery should have been changed instead of having to go through this problem/inconvenience.
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 12:05 PM (Merged)
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Here is some info on this process. Not only do we need to test the battery but the alternator as well. The worst thing is when we replace the battery and the new one is drained as well because the alternator was the issue all along.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Let us know if there are other questions. Thanks
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