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Stevan Teague Posted on Sep 20, 2012
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My 2001 Honda Accords starter wont turn over lights on but intermittent starts

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If the engine will not crank but the lights work, the problem can be something between the key switch and the starter, including the neutral safety switch (a/t) or the starter solenoid on the starter.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: d4 light flashing and car wont start 92 honda accord

You more than likely have a problem with the TCU (transmission control unit). It may also be other things. You need to seek professional help before spending money on a TCU that may or may not be the problem. It takes an expert to diagnose this problem.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 19, 2009

SOURCE: Dash & Tail Lights wont turn on.

Check the fuses...One of my buddies car had the same problem tail and dash light wasnt working so i checked the fuses 1 of it was gone

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 10, 2009

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if its a standard check the clutch pedal switch if its an auto check the neutral safety switch and check the fuse in the fusebox that says CRANK

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 20, 2010

SOURCE: My 2000 Honda Odyssey EX has intermittent start problems

Probably when the dealer is testing it is fine because the problem is intermittent. There may be a dead spot in the starter so when it hits that spot it acts up but other times its not on that spot its fine. Replace your starter and you will probably get rid of the problem.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 11, 2010

SOURCE: my 91 honda accord wont start?is it the starter or

do you have some starter noise?
if you do have, check to see if your headlight light is strong
if it is, than take a heavy screwdriver or any other heavy metal tool and ask someone to nock on the starter inside the engine quickly and rapidly untill it starts

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Clean out your glove box.

Use a flashlight and look for a 5 digits sticker one the left side of the glove box (CLOSER to the radio) or under the truck.

Enter the code with KEY ON (not starting engine) position.

Write this number down on the owner's manual for future reference.
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