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Old 10-06-2012, 08:07 AM
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Default 96 Honda Accord LX Electrical Issues

My accord recently died. 145k miles, the engine and transmission run fine. There is an after market stereo that is wired into the the factory harness with a store bought wiring harness. I've already disconnected it and tried to start my car. While I was driving the gauges went haywire and the stereo stopped working but the turn signals still work as well as the brakes and head lights. The automatic transmission also started to shift weird and the engine started running like it wasn't getting enough gas. There is also an aftermarket car alarm that I bought the car with which I've already disconnected. The car was running fine but shifting weird and when I shut it off and try and start it now it doesn't do anything. The temperature gauge moves up a little but other than that it doesn't turn over, not even a click. Someone please help.
 
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Old 10-06-2012, 08:10 AM
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Check the small blk/wht wire to the starter solenoid for 12V when keyswitch is turned to Start position. If 12v not present, the ignition switch assy is faulty, not an uncommon fault in 90's accords.

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Old 10-06-2012, 08:36 AM
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I'm going to need a lead check light thing to do that aren't I? Could It just be the alternator?
 
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Old 10-06-2012, 10:25 AM
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It could be the alt, battery, bad connection or a host of other things.

Can you pull the battery and take it to a parts store and have them test it? Be sure to clean the cable ends and be sure they are tight when you re-install.
 
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