Why wont my engine turnover at all?

Tiny
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No, this sounds like a connection problem. Either your battery terminals/wires needs to be replaced, re-crimped or serviced (cleaned). Inspect all your battery terminals. If you can jiggle them, that is a bad sign.
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 11:49 AM (Merged)
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  • 1996 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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How do I change the starter, as well as locate it?
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 11:50 AM (Merged)
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Its on the lower right of the engine see starter description when degutted

Make sure you disconnect the battery negative cable before you remove it.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_starter_5.jpg

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  • 1996 HONDA CIVIC
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So my car was not running due to a stereo wire grounding. I fixed it and then It worked for a day. My ignition fuse blew so I replaced it with a new one hoping that would fix it, but this far it still is not running. When I turn the key on and push the clutching my cooling fan turns on external lighting is good and does not dim. But my instrument panel oil and engine check light are exceptionally dim. Fuses are good in cabin and under the hood grounding wires in engine compartment are good and my battery is good. Any ideas what could be causing it not to start.
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 11:50 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Also, I forgot to add that the relays click on when I turn it to start.
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Thanks to your observation of dim dash lights, follow the smaller battery positive wire to where it is bolted to the under-hood fuse box and be sure that connection is clean and tight. Also, given the age of the car, follow the smaller battery negative wire to the body and be sure that one is not rusty.
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