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1990 Honda Civic has power but won't start?

There were a few times recently when the car wouldn't start (no noise - nothing - just dash lights coming on), but if I just held the key in the on position, it finally did. Yesterday it took a few tries and then it started. Today it won't start and I've tried it about 10 times. The lights, radio, everything works - so I don't think it's the battery. Any ideas? It's an old car - so I am always concerned that I won't be able to get parts.

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  • 8 years ago
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    Its the battery, (most likely) lights don't need much power, takes massive amperage to turn over an engine.

  • 8 years ago

    Check your starter or give it a few bangs with a hammer and see if that does the trick.

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