No Crank No Electrical Power?

2013 HONDA CIVIC
110,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHEHAK SHAH
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Sometimes, maybe 2 out of 10 my car does not crank at all, basically when i insert the key all the lights in dash lights up and when i crank it's just a single click and car does not crank, and all electrical power gets shut down what is this going on with the car?? Need help.
Jan 20, 2023 at 4:02 AM
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CARADIODOC
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What you described is quite common today on all car brands. Starting at the battery, follow the smaller positive wire to the under-hood fuse box. Clean and / or tighten that nut at the fuse box.

I found there are well over a hundred variations depending on whether this car was sold in Mexico, the U.S., Canada, or somewhere else, and all kinds of options. I tried to pick one that should be representative to show you where to look. In this drawing, I added the red arrow pointing to what looks like will be one of two studs. Tighten those nuts, then let me know if that solves the problem or if we need to look further.
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Jan 20, 2023 at 12:11 PM
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SHEHAK SHAH
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Well, i went to the mechanic and it was a loose battery terminal.
Jan 21, 2023 at 7:13 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Dandy. That's at the other end of the cable where the same loose connection commonly occurs. Next time you can handle that yourself. I'll be here if you need me.
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:18 AM
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SHEHAK SHAH
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Thanks a lot sir, highly appreciated.
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:38 AM