the engine will not make a sound when I turn the key

2004 HONDA CRV
136,000 MILES • 2.1L • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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HONDACRVKENNEY
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over time my engine was slower and slower to turn over and start. The battery was fine but was using a lot of power to continue attempting to start the engine. Both alternator and battery checked, good. I bought a certified replacement starter on eBay. I replaced it after disconnecting the battery. I bought a new battery. But the engine will not make a sound when I turn the key. Can someone please help me?
Aug 5, 2017 at 3:35 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you got a defective starter but to be sure use a test light to test for power at the small trigger wire at the starter. Here are a couple of guides to help you get the job done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-engine-will-not-crank-over

Near the bottom of the guide.

You may need to jack the car up as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Did you get a Denso starter? That is the only brand we install.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken



Mar 11, 2021 at 10:42 AM
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