Car Trouble: What is the problem?

Club'nBabySeals · 04-01-2008, 10:24 AM

I have a 2002 Honda Civic EX (automatic) that I use primarily as a commuter car--since buying it new it's never given me any trouble. Low mileage, and well cared for. Oil is changed regularly, routine maintenance done, etc.

About a week ago my husband took it out to pick up dinner, and when he tried to start it nothing would turn over...moreover, the shifter became locked in the "Park" position. We thought initially that it might be the battery, so I drove up to the parking lot and tried to jump it--didn't work. We putzed around with it for an hour or so, and finally when we turned the key the engine started and we were able to get it home.

For a few days after that it worked just fine...

Now, yesterday morning I tried to leave for work and again, it won't start. No click, no turn over, and the shifter is again stuck in the "park" position.

What in the world is the problem? Starter? Alternator? Battery? Something else?

If anyone experienced with this sort of thing has any ideas, I would be very appreciative for some advice. Thank you!

huntr1 · 04-01-2008, 10:32 AM

Bad Neutral Safety Switch?

*MrX* ^(Premo) · 04-01-2008, 10:36 AM

My guess would be ignition switch or neutral safety switch having an issue.....

ImAChvyGirl · 04-01-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by huntr1

Bad Neutral Safety Switch?

*itsbob* ^(Premo) · 04-01-2008, 10:59 AM

When we changed the clocks to you convert your left handed wombulator to a right handed wombulator??

kom526 · 04-01-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by itsbob

When we changed the clocks to you convert your left handed wombulator to a right handed wombulator??

Now why do you have to always be a smartazz?

Everyone knows the first thing to check is the blinker fluid.

bohman · 04-01-2008, 11:34 AM

My uneducated guess would be a bad starter, or bad contacts on the starter, but I don't know why that would leave you stuck in park. Best to get it into a mechanic.

Bigt3725 · 04-01-2008, 11:36 AM

I had the same problem a few weeks ago. Come to find out it was my connections on the battery. They were in bad shape. So I had to replace them on my 02 eclipse and now all is good.

GWguy · 04-01-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigt3725

I had the same problem a few weeks ago. Come to find out it was my connections on the battery. They were in bad shape. So I had to replace them on my 02 eclipse and now all is good.

Makes sense.... to get a car out of park you have to depress the brake. If the brake switch isn't seeing enough voltage, then the car thinks the brake is not depressed and locks it in park.

Check the battery connections, and the battery itself.

backagain39 · 04-06-2008, 01:20 AM

I had a car that wouldn't start after it rained.......I guess it had a moisture problem or it hated the rain.......

04-01-2008, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Club'nBabySeals Where are my pants? Member Since: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington Park Posts: 741	Car Trouble: What is the problem? I have a 2002 Honda Civic EX (automatic) that I use primarily as a commuter car--since buying it new it's never given me any trouble. Low mileage, and well cared for. Oil is changed regularly, routine maintenance done, etc. About a week ago my husband took it out to pick up dinner, and when he tried to start it nothing would turn over...moreover, the shifter became locked in the "Park" position. We thought initially that it might be the battery, so I drove up to the parking lot and tried to jump it--didn't work. We putzed around with it for an hour or so, and finally when we turned the key the engine started and we were able to get it home. For a few days after that it worked just fine... Now, yesterday morning I tried to leave for work and again, it won't start. No click, no turn over, and the shifter is again stuck in the "park" position. What in the world is the problem? Starter? Alternator? Battery? Something else? If anyone experienced with this sort of thing has any ideas, I would be very appreciative for some advice. Thank you! __________________ -CBS I have the heart of an innocent child. In a jar.
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04-01-2008, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
MrX ^(Premo) Vrooooooooom Member Since: Dec 2007 Location: Calvert Posts: 1,772	My guess would be ignition switch or neutral safety switch having an issue.....
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04-01-2008, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
bohman Registered User Member Since: Aug 2005 Location: lexington park Posts: 1,600	My uneducated guess would be a bad starter, or bad contacts on the starter, but I don't know why that would leave you stuck in park. Best to get it into a mechanic. __________________ From the land of pleasant living
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04-01-2008, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bigt3725 Big T's Entertainment LLC Member Since: Jan 2008 Location: Mechanicsville Posts: 34	same problem I had the same problem a few weeks ago. Come to find out it was my connections on the battery. They were in bad shape. So I had to replace them on my 02 eclipse and now all is good. __________________ We DJ Weddings, Parties, Events, and More. Our website www.bigtsentertainmentllc.com
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04-06-2008, 01:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
backagain39 Registered User Member Since: Oct 2006 Posts: 943	I had a car that wouldn't start after it rained.......I guess it had a moisture problem or it hated the rain.......
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