I have a 1989 Honda Accord Lxi and haveing a few problems with it.

First off: When I go to start my car it clicks and doesn't make any sounds after that, but when I move the battery cables around it starts up. It may take a few times to get it to start. I noticed that there is electrical tape on the cable. Would that have anything to do with it not connecting? Would I need to buy a new battery cable?

Secondly: Whenever it rains the foor boards get soaked. Like not just wet, but like literally soaked. At first it was just my driver side but now its my passenger side too. Just wondering what that might be and how I could fix that.

Hopefully I made everything clear. This is my first time posting a thread of any kind.

 

1) Sounds like a dying battery and/or corroded battery cables. If you want a sure fix it would be wise to grab a new battery, some battery cables (+ and -) and have the cable connection sanded down to bare metal. The clicking sound means that not enough power (weak battery or high resistance in the cables [corrosion]) is getting to the relays. The cheapest fix would be buying a battery terminal cleaner and a wire brush and cleaning up the battery cables. Brushing a baking soda/water paste will help neutralize and clean the acid and terminals. Make sure to rinse it off.

2) Could be a variety of things. The weatherstripping around the doors and door openings can rot and leak. The seals on the outside of the windows can rot and leak. The first step would be looking over all the doors and windshield for signs that the rubber is rotting. If you have a sunroof, check it too. They're known to leak a lot too.

 

1) I just got a new battery about two weeks ago and there is electrical tape on the positive side. Do you know where I could get a cheap cable and also do you have a diagram on how to hook it up?

2) The top part of my windshield is missing the stripping on the outside. Do you have any ideas on what to do about that? I read on another forum I could buy some silicone and put it in there to seal it shut? Or would you recommend replacing the part(Which I can't find)?

 

You can get cables from an auto parts store, they might need some customizing.

As far as hooking it up, just follow the wires. The positive and negative cables probably have 2 leads each.

1 negative goes to the radiator support, the other goes to the engine block.
1 positive cable goes to the starter, the other goes to the fuse block near the firewall.

If you're unsure have a friend who's good with cars or a mechanic install them. You could fry a lot of electrical components easily if you mess up. Remember, connect the positive cables FIRST, then install the negative.