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Posted on Jun 21, 2009

1997 Honda Accord EX wont start then will start

Had the old battery replace and now have a new one. Still does not want to crank and it takes several attempts. There is a clicking from the right side of the engine compartment. Then once I took the key all the way out and then it started with no key in the ignition.

  • mike loshbough
    mike loshbough May 11, 2010

    suspect a faulty ignition switch.

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Most of these Accords had two recalls pertaining to the ingnition switch. There is an interlock issue, and an electrical portion of the ignition switch recall. I would start by replacing the electrical portion of the ignition switch as this will most times fix this issue. The clicking noise may indicate an issue with the starter however. Would advise having a starting and charging system test at a professional repair facility to check the starter, but the ignition issue would be where i would start.

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