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SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/12/2007 3:07:42 AM    notoriousflc   Posts: 10 Joined: 1/12/2007 Status: offline After installing the SNHOND3 (directi ipod connection for honda's) in my 2003 Accord I found that I tripped the anti theft and blew a spark plug for the radio.  When I replaced the spark plug and entered my radio code, everything was fine until...I found that my car will not start.  Does anyone know what is happening?  The car sort of just clicks, the headlights dim to almost dark when starting.  All spark plugs are ok.  Any advice? < Message edited by notoriousflc -- 1/12/2007 3:08:45 AM > Post #: 1

RE: SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/12/2007 7:39:59 AM    WheelBrokerAng Posts: 7085 Joined: 8/30/2004 From: Canton/Massillon, Ohio 44646 Status: offline E-mail Desert Honda or HondaDude on this one, they both will have had experience on this question: WheelBrokerAng _____________________________ " Prejudice Saves Time ; It Enables Us To Form Opinions Without Facts " (in reply to notoriousflc) Post #: 2

RE: SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/12/2007 1:26:02 PM    notoriousflc   Posts: 10 Joined: 1/12/2007 Status: offline Thanks so much.  I feel like it is some simple electrical thing that I need to modify in my car.  (in reply to WheelBrokerAng) Post #: 3

RE: SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/12/2007 2:14:11 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline sounds like something provided a draw on the battery.... it honestly just sounds like a dead battery or poor battery connection to me....  Have you tried to "jump-start" it?  _____________________________ 1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda) 1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say? 2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!! Quote: Life''''s great but it''''s not all beer and skittles (in reply to WheelBrokerAng) Post #: 4

RE: SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/12/2007 2:22:46 PM    notoriousflc   Posts: 10 Joined: 1/12/2007 Status: offline Yea I tried that.  No difference in outcome.  The battery is ok, my lights all work and the indicator button says its fine.  I am going to try to clean the battery when I get a chance, but do the battery connections corrode that fast?  My car was in perfect running condition before I did this.  (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 5

RE: SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/12/2007 3:01:54 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline batteries can go from working to not working very quickly, especially if the connection is a little bit loose, however unless it's a loose connection on the starter (which is possible) or ground wire then chances are it's something else.... _____________________________ 1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda) 1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say? 2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!! Quote: Life''''s great but it''''s not all beer and skittles (in reply to notoriousflc) Post #: 6

RE: SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/12/2007 3:04:07 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline could be the starter itself.... if it's just clicking then it's probably trying to at least go through the motions.... make 100% sure that all your connections are clean/tight first though... _____________________________ 1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda) 1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say? 2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!! Quote: Life''''s great but it''''s not all beer and skittles (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 7

RE: SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/14/2007 3:03:44 AM    notoriousflc   Posts: 10 Joined: 1/12/2007 Status: offline Checked all the wires and connections.  I took them apart and cleaned.  Now it seems like the problem is even worse.  The car headlights wont turn on but everything in the car still seems to work fine.  Have any of you heard anything about the immobilizer?  Could this be what is causing my car's death? (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 8

RE: SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/14/2007 12:12:59 PM    marbro Posts: 1478 Joined: 1/16/2006 Status: offline i believe the immobilizer just prevents the engine from turning on, are you use you didnt splice or accidently cut wires you shouldnt have? (in reply to notoriousflc) Post #: 9

RE: SNHOND3 install KILLED my car!! - 1/17/2007 6:13:05 PM    notoriousflc   Posts: 10 Joined: 1/12/2007 Status: offline The car is ok now. I called AAA and had them look at my car.  It tuns out it was just be the battery!! I was relieved but felt pretty stupid.  The guy told me it was a combination of the cold weather lately, and the fact that my jumper cables were crap.  Thank you guys for all your input.  I really appreciate it.  (in reply to marbro) Post #: 10

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