92 civic just clicks when trying to start

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Jun 15, 2011 | 05:50 PM

jsmetanko

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92 civic just clicks when trying to start

I have replaced the starter but amd still only getting clicking when trying to start

Jun 15, 2011 | 07:40 PM

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Does jumping it with jumper cables help?

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Jun 16, 2011 | 04:05 AM

jsmetanko

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Does jumping it with jumper cables help?

no jumping it dosent work. replaced the battery and the starter...still wont crank over

Jun 16, 2011 | 07:53 AM

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(Not trying to sound like an asshole) Does it have gas?

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Jun 16, 2011 | 11:29 AM

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So it does crank? Have you checked spark?

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Jun 16, 2011 | 05:37 PM

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Sounds like my problem back long ago. the earlier 90s Civic had problems with the main relay. The copper wire in it breaks and expands when the weather gets warmer so the contacts do not touch. As the car cools down the copper wire contracts and makes contact making the car easier to start.