No engine starter operation - not working?

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Thanks for the quick reply.
I have seen the honda class action suit it dosen't cover.
Is that can be go if change the transmission oil?
Do you know any side effect of that?

Thanks Again.
Waiting.
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I do not know of any side effects. The tranny fluid change will likely not fix the sound, but when you go to the service counter for the parts (tranny fluid) mention the problem to them. Ask about the side effects and if they have any additives available that will help but not harm.
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I have a 2003 Honda Accord 4 cylinder. If it sits for a while the cart will crank very slow before it catches to start. Sometimes if it sits too long if you turn the key nothing will happen until you turn it 2 or 3 times.

I have had a new alternator put in it. The battery is also one year old. A Honda dealer checked it and said everything is okay. (Starter. Battery, charging system)

They said essentially until it stops starting there is nothing they can find.
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If the starter is turning the engine slowly, either you have a bad starter (drawing too many amps) a bad connection (battery terminals, cables, ground) or the battery is weak.
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I have taken this to mechanics twice and once to the auto electric shop and I am frustrated. I drive my car allot I start it probably 20 times a day and occassionaly the car acts like the battery is dead it wont turn over but if I turn the key off and give it gas it will start. I was told by the auto-electric mechanic it was the battery so I had them get a new one. It worked for about two days then did it again. I took it back and they could not get it to do the problem. Very frustrating.
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Could be a bad starter/solenoid. Check for 12 volts at the small wire on the starter with key in crank position. If it has power then the starter needs to be replaced. If none, then get back to me and we will figure out where it stops.
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The battery was recently replaced with in the last 6 months. I have been hearing this clicking sound in the dash that sounds like a dot matrix printer going off. The sound only happens periodically- of course, never when I take it to the mechanic!
We drove the car 30 miles last night, turned it off and about 15 minutes later went to start it and nothing. Tadio, lights, ect work but nothing turns over. We attempted a jump start- nothing. It just won't turn over. Any ideas?
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Hi there,

This could be a number of things, ignition key, transmission isolator switch, starter relay starter motor, all will have to be checked out.

Mark (mhpautos)
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I noticed recently when trying to start the car it sounds like it's struggling to turn over. Sometimes it takes a few tries but when it happens everything is fine. I thought it could be the spark plugs that needed to be changed so yesterday I changed them but Im still having the same problem. I replaced the battery about 7 months ago so I could only hope that's not the problem ( ALL ELECTRICAL STUFF IN CAR WORKS FINE) The car only gives this problem when it's not in use for awhile like overnight.
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Make sure the battery cables are clean & tight. Have the battery load tested, it could have shorted cell (the place you purchased the battery may do this for free). Make sure no interior lights or other electrical loads are causing the battery to go dead (glove box light, trunk light etc.). If the battery test ok test for a closed circuit draw test, this will help you find the electrical draw.
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Not hearing a clicking sound when trying to start the car and I just replaced the battery. One thing that is interesting is that when I put the key in the ON mode, the P and D light for the transmission both come on and then the D light goes off. Could this be the starter or starter relay?
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No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
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