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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Hello Guys,
This is my first post here but I have gotten some pretty good info from here before.
I have a 98 Accord EX V-6 recently I've noticed while driving my headlights will dim out as well as the lights on the dash. For the past couple of days the car will randomly not start...i could be driving for 3 hours or 3 minutes doesnt matter. The first few times i got a jump and that did the trick but now that doesnt even work. This evening i went to go out and i now she doesnt even turn over i hear one click.

I recently replace the spark plugs and wires, had the alternator tested (removed from car) and replaces the battery...i will say the battery terminals are somewhat loose and can be removed by hand.

Any help would be appreciated
 
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 12:25 AM
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Removing the battery cables by hand is a problem.

Use a 10mm ratchet on those clamps. A 10mm open end/boxed end wrench can leave the terminals loose. I had this happen on my old 95 accord.
 
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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try looking at the wires on the starter there is one little wire on the back that has a regular push on clip that might have broke off or has corrison on it
 
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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That little wire is the starter signal. You can disconnect it and verify that it gets battery voltage when the key is turned to START. If it's not plugged into the starter, the starter won't actually run.

Be careful around the starter. The big (+) wire ALWAYS has battery power, and it's a big heavy wire so it'll make nice big sparks.
 
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