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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Haha yah I was personally just joking. I guess it's hard to portray my sense of humor. Also I do know you're an installer, and I wouldn't second guess you in a second I'm just having fun.
Yeah, Sigracer10 schooled me too in this thread, but now I know more about radio installation and a second power wire required for the radio to operate.
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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well might be a dead battery if you left the door open too long while you were working on it. I have had that happen to me a few times because I forgot to turn the dome light off.
Yeah... that's the first thing I'm going to check once I get home from work. I HOPE it's only a dead battery!
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Yeah... that's the first thing I'm going to check once I get home from work. I HOPE it's only a dead battery!
By the way, if the engine cranks normally but doesn't start, then the battery is fine.
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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so I bought a new battery, installed it... still won't start.

This is my first Honda and so far my experience with it has been HORRIBLE! It's been nothing but a money pit! I hope they all aren't like this!
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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I just don't get it... it was fine three day ago and now all the sudden it won't start!
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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You need to mention whether or not the engine cranks when you turn the ignition key to ON (III).
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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I don't know if the engine cranks or not... the starter definitely is "cranking" or doing something, but to me it sounds different than it did before.
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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I recorded a video w/sound of what it's like when I try and start my car. Can I e-mail it, or post it online somewhere and get your guys' take on it?
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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I just posted it to my site. You can check it out here:

http://www.visivmedia.com/images/radio/wontstart.mov
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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I don't know if the engine cranks or not... the starter definitely is "cranking" or doing something, but to me it sounds different than it did before.
Open the hood and have a buddy try to start the engine. When you hear the starter motor running, check whether the drive belt to either the power steering pump, A/C compressor, or alternator is turning. Also note whether the engine is turning quickly or slowly.
 



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