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Masta · 10-02-2003, 06:30 AM

my car once again wont start...i knew something was wrong when i stalled and the car wouldn't start up, but now when i try to start up my car, it just turns over a couple times then the rrr-rrr-rrr noise starts fading away. I'm not sure what it is....earlier today when i got out of school, the car turned over like 4 times before it started up, and i knew that this will be the last time i'll be driving the car till i fix it. When i got home, i turned off the car and tried starting it up again, but no luck. It just turns over then the rrr-rrr-rrr noise fades away. Tried it again tonight....still no luck. It's too dark to start looking at the engine, so i decided to come on the forums and ask for your help....again
*update* when i tried jump starting the car, the car would just keep making the rrr-rrr-rrr noise n' it wants to start up, but it just doesn't completely start

tab · 10-03-2003, 01:22 AM

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the car would just keep making the rrr-rrr-rrr noise

Is the car cranking over fast, or slow? Are you asking us what will make your car turn over faster?

Masta · 10-04-2003, 06:35 AM

it's cranking fast when i tried jump starting the car. i'm asking what could cause my car to not start up even when i tried jump starting it.

92civicb18b1 · 10-04-2003, 09:42 AM

If it's turning over fast when you jump start it, but doesn't start it could be your spark plugs, wires, fuel. I'd first go and replace the wires and spark plugs. If it still doesn't start check to see fuel is reaching the injectors.

92civicb18b1 · 10-04-2003, 09:45 AM

O wait i forgot, if your battery is just going dead like that, then one of your problem is probably the alternator, so check that also.

RIT Civic · 10-04-2003, 10:38 AM

sounds like the fuel pump could be going...check that out also...i could be wrong but who knows...just a suggestion

lil gotti · 10-08-2003, 03:05 AM

do u have enough gas ?????

umm... what kinda car is it ??

Masta · 10-08-2003, 05:53 AM

it's a 90 CRX. Now, when i jump it (put negative on my frame and positive on the battery), it starts up really quick. My battery then holds charge at 13 volts. When i take off the cables, it still holds charge, but when i turn the car off, the battery just drains itself to 5 volts. i'm not sure if that means that there is something in the car draining it or if the battery has a dead cell. (overnight, the battery does not drain itself under 5 volts.)

hondahauge · 10-08-2003, 11:16 AM

It sounds to me that is is your battery and i would also get new 10mm plug wires, and plugs if you havn't already.

Masta · 10-09-2003, 08:44 PM

just changed the battery.....and the same thing happens again. what kind of battery should i have anyways?

Slammed90Lude · 10-09-2003, 09:12 PM

something in your car is draining the batttery if you bought a brand new one and it went dead over night- or are you saying that you bought a new battery and now it won't start again? I dunno if this has any relovence at all, but my 90 prelude used to pull that shit once in a while, it would just crank and crank with now sign of starting- it turned out to be the main relay which is near the fuse panel in my car- just an idea

B16 · 10-09-2003, 09:24 PM

check out your cap and rotor, when my car did that i had a broken rotor inside the cap.

Masta · 10-09-2003, 10:10 PM

well, when i put a new battery in, the car starts up fine, but after starting the car like 4-5 times in a day, it just doesn't start any more. The battery goes down to 5 volts over night. i'm not sure why it would do that.

CRX_B16B · 10-09-2003, 10:36 PM

I had a problem like that with my 89 DX so I un plugged the positve cable and I heard a ting noise from the front of my car. Every time I touched the cable to the battery it would ting so I just got to thinking what would do that and, broke it down to be me A/C compressor fan shorting so I just took the fuse for it out and it solved my battery problem cuz it would start for like 4 to 5 times in the day fine then over night be at about 5 volts it fuckin sucked.

CRX_B16B · 10-09-2003, 10:41 PM

it is some kind of short for sure though so you should unplug your battery and try to find it with a multimeter, test all your circuits for continuity if they dont have it they are shorting.

Masta · 10-10-2003, 06:15 AM

i have a multimeter, can you tell me how i would go about testing the car with it? i used the multimeter to test the battery before i start up and when i turn the car off, that's how i know my battery gets drained to 5 volts.

rsaeini · 10-10-2003, 11:26 AM

this could be caused by a number of things. it could be a bad stationer in your alternator. check to make sure you have a good ground on the starter as well. check the connection to the starter, make sure it is clean and tight.
what you need to do is a load test on the battery, starter and alternator. i would consult a manual for that. i don't have my book on me cuz i'm at work but i can probably post the procedure for you later.

10-04-2003, 09:42 AM	#4
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 8,874 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 122	If it's turning over fast when you jump start it, but doesn't start it could be your spark plugs, wires, fuel. I'd first go and replace the wires and spark plugs. If it still doesn't start check to see fuel is reaching the injectors. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1992 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

10-04-2003, 09:45 AM	#5
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 8,874 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 122	O wait i forgot, if your battery is just going dead like that, then one of your problem is probably the alternator, so check that also. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1992 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

10-04-2003, 10:38 AM	#6
RIT Civic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 105 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 14	sounds like the fuel pump could be going...check that out also...i could be wrong but who knows...just a suggestion __________________ LS/Vtec 92 VX N/A

10-08-2003, 11:16 AM	#9
hondahauge Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 16	It sounds to me that is is your battery and i would also get new 10mm plug wires, and plugs if you havn't already. __________________ Justin RIP 88 HB

10-09-2003, 09:24 PM	#12
B16 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: yay area, CA Age: 31 Posts: 6,759 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 126	check out your cap and rotor, when my car did that i had a broken rotor inside the cap. __________________ 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 2004 BMW 325i 2000 Mercedes Benz ML 430 1994 Honda Civic Del Sol VTEC (race kaa)


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10-02-2003, 06:30 AM	#1
Masta Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 14	my car once again wont start...i knew something was wrong when i stalled and the car wouldn't start up, but now when i try to start up my car, it just turns over a couple times then the rrr-rrr-rrr noise starts fading away. I'm not sure what it is....earlier today when i got out of school, the car turned over like 4 times before it started up, and i knew that this will be the last time i'll be driving the car till i fix it. When i got home, i turned off the car and tried starting it up again, but no luck. It just turns over then the rrr-rrr-rrr noise fades away. Tried it again tonight....still no luck. It's too dark to start looking at the engine, so i decided to come on the forums and ask for your help....again update when i tried jump starting the car, the car would just keep making the rrr-rrr-rrr noise n' it wants to start up, but it just doesn't completely start

10-04-2003, 06:35 AM	#3
Masta Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 14	it's cranking fast when i tried jump starting the car. i'm asking what could cause my car to not start up even when i tried jump starting it.

10-08-2003, 03:05 AM	#7
lil gotti Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 13	do u have enough gas ????? umm... what kinda car is it ??

10-08-2003, 05:53 AM	#8
Masta Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 14	it's a 90 CRX. Now, when i jump it (put negative on my frame and positive on the battery), it starts up really quick. My battery then holds charge at 13 volts. When i take off the cables, it still holds charge, but when i turn the car off, the battery just drains itself to 5 volts. i'm not sure if that means that there is something in the car draining it or if the battery has a dead cell. (overnight, the battery does not drain itself under 5 volts.)

10-09-2003, 08:44 PM	#10
Masta Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 14	just changed the battery.....and the same thing happens again. what kind of battery should i have anyways?

10-09-2003, 09:12 PM	#11
Slammed90Lude Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: milford, PA Age: 24 Posts: 3,748 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 51	something in your car is draining the batttery if you bought a brand new one and it went dead over night- or are you saying that you bought a new battery and now it won't start again? I dunno if this has any relovence at all, but my 90 prelude used to pull that shit once in a while, it would just crank and crank with now sign of starting- it turned out to be the main relay which is near the fuse panel in my car- just an idea

10-09-2003, 10:10 PM	#13
Masta Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 14	well, when i put a new battery in, the car starts up fine, but after starting the car like 4-5 times in a day, it just doesn't start any more. The battery goes down to 5 volts over night. i'm not sure why it would do that.

10-09-2003, 10:36 PM	#14
CRX_B16B Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 386 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 16	I had a problem like that with my 89 DX so I un plugged the positve cable and I heard a ting noise from the front of my car. Every time I touched the cable to the battery it would ting so I just got to thinking what would do that and, broke it down to be me A/C compressor fan shorting so I just took the fuse for it out and it solved my battery problem cuz it would start for like 4 to 5 times in the day fine then over night be at about 5 volts it fuckin sucked. __________________ 1990 civic STD Mini-Me swap and T3 HMT setup....

10-09-2003, 10:41 PM	#15
CRX_B16B Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 386 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 16	it is some kind of short for sure though so you should unplug your battery and try to find it with a multimeter, test all your circuits for continuity if they dont have it they are shorting. __________________ 1990 civic STD Mini-Me swap and T3 HMT setup....

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10-10-2003, 06:15 AM	#16
Masta Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 14	i have a multimeter, can you tell me how i would go about testing the car with it? i used the multimeter to test the battery before i start up and when i turn the car off, that's how i know my battery gets drained to 5 volts.

10-10-2003, 11:26 AM	#17
rsaeini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,417 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 28	this could be caused by a number of things. it could be a bad stationer in your alternator. check to make sure you have a good ground on the starter as well. check the connection to the starter, make sure it is clean and tight. what you need to do is a load test on the battery, starter and alternator. i would consult a manual for that. i don't have my book on me cuz i'm at work but i can probably post the procedure for you later. __________________ "let those who judge me burn in hell until their Hondas are repossessed" - ME 1.6-1.8

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