Driven, parked now will not start again?

Tiny
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  • 1991 HONDA ACCORD
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Ok 91honda accord driven, parked now will not start again. Turn the key dash lights up but nothing - no sound. Starter was checked and it's good. Mechanic said it was electrical. Not sure if related but clutch was acting up recently, hard going into third. Read somewhere maybe it's a relay, starter maybe? If so where is that located?
Monday, June 15th, 2015 AT 11:03 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This could be due to a few reasons you are getting the no start.
First of all, just so we cover the basics, have you tried to jump start the vehicle?
The battery can have enough power to turn on the lights but not enough to start the engine.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

If you are able to jump start it and the vehicle runs normally, then all you will need is to replace the battery.

If you are still unable to start is and it does not crank over but just makes clicking noise, then the issue could be a bad starter. It can also be a weak connection to the starter or corroded cables.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Another possibility is a faulty ignition switch. The ignition switch is the electrical component that the lock cylinder attaches to. Over time it can become worn and not make a connection when trying to start eh vehicle. This will trigger a no start and there would be no sound procured by the starter or the engine.

I have attached the replacement and testing instructions for the starter as well as the ignition switch below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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