My 1991 Accord Ex won't start I am new to the forum

[Autumn Cain]

I have a 1991 ex, yesterday I got in the car and it wouldn't start :'( Just a bunch of clicking...however I got it jumped and it started right up,when I turned off the ignition it wouldn't start back up......we flipped the switch by the fuse door and it started....got in This morning it started right up once turned off it didn't start again......tested alternator and battery both are in working order......flipping the switch isn't working....I don't know what to try next...can anyone help a gir:banghead:l out ?????

[jason442]

2 wires go to the starter. 1 large one, this is bolted to it. it's a constant hot and a large cable. the other wire is a smaller one. it has a female spade terminal on it. it just "plugs" in. put a test light on the smaller wire while someone is turning your car to crank. this should be hot only when it "cranks". if this is hot, and your car isnt starting, smack the starter with a hammer. if this makes it start, then you need a new starter.

[Autumn Cain]

I'll have to try that when I have someone to help me :'( it has no problem starting usually...I was thinking electrical,a bad ground or something,reallllllly don't want it to be the starter :'( because yesterday All he did was flip the switch next to fuse door and it started right up Thank you

[curtie94]

does it have a aftermarket car alarm? if so then that switch is supposed to make it so the car won't start.

[Autumn Cain]

Yes it does^^ when flipped yesterday it started....could it be staying engaged?? Causing me This issue because there is alot of clicking going on and Its trying to start itself...I use the remote start often, I thought maybe it was staying engaged causing the serges :/

[Tj76]

Hows it going? Not sure if this is helpful or not.. but have you tried changing the main fuel relay under the dash? It's a big fuse that I have had to replace on my 92 Accord. I also had the same problem with a 90 Acura Legend. These fuses are a well known problem with 90's Hondas. If they go out, it will start, then not start. I learned the hard way. Good Luck!

[92cb4door]

You could try haveing the ignition module tested , if it test good then you could try the diy on the main relay if it still acts up I would check the starter soloiod . And if nothing eles could be your alarm . My 93 recently did the same it turned out it was the ignition module and the main relay need a little touch up , mine would start and drive fine until I shut it off for a short stop then it wouldn't restart. It did this several times the nothing, good luck hope you get it going .

[CB7Nub]

If she is clicking, sounds like a starter related issue.
I would get your starter checked asap.

It may be possible if wired incorrectly that your remote starter is causing an issue.
Good luck.