Car has problems starting up?

Asked by b2kbreeze May 02, 2020 at 04:19 AM about the 2007 Honda Civic

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi,

I recently had a problem with my car where it wouldn't start. Eventually the
battery just completly died. I brought a new one everything was fine for two
weeks, then the problem came back.

When I open the car door the light comes on I can turn the car power on and
everything on the dashboard comes on but when I push to start the car just
clicking. Whilst my car in running I'm reading about 14.2 volts, when ignition
is off it drops to 12ish volts (normal). I can then return to my car 19hours
later all lights come on again but the volts read 10.5 which isn't enough to
start, when I try to start the car the volts drop completly to 0.95. I can jump
start the car with leads/power block and the car works fine volt readings
normal. It couldn't be the battery as I brought and brand new one two weeks
back and it worked fine.

Just a little more info, there is a slight gap between the bonnet and bumper,
I'm thinking maybe damp HT Leads or an alternator problem. Any one have
any other ideas or had a similar problem. I'm not very car inclined so any
help is appreciated..

1 Answer

Have you checked your alternator belt? A faulty one might cause rapid battery depletion even in new batteries. Might also be what Ed said. It's best to get an expert to check and troubleshoot your cars. If you ever come into any more problems with getting your car started, you can check out this guide byDigMyRide for the common causes behind this problem. The most common causes are identified here and you'll learn how to pinpoint them and prevent them. Hope this helps!

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