|| wrote:
> I have a 92 Honda Civiv DX manual transmission.
>
> I went to start the car and noticed the starter would not turn over.
>
> 1. I check with a test light the wire that sends power to the starter.
> It was not send anything when you turn the key.
> 2. I attached a wired to that place on the starter that accepts the
> power and did a direct connect to the batteries positive pole and the
> starter turns over.
>
> What next? What could be wrong? I assume that the next things that
> might be wrong is something on the clutch pedal or within the ignition?
> Any suggestions on what to check and how to check it?
>
> Lex

I don't have a schematic to a 92 civic but only a 94 -- suspect it is
similar. It has a an interlock switch on the clutch pedal that closes
an interlock relay. The relay contacts are in basically series with the
ignition switch 'start' position. The other side of the relay's contact
goes to the starter relay.

I'd check the pedal first. You should see 12V across the interlock
switch with the clutch released. When pressed, this voltage should go
to ground.
If you don't, make sure one side of the switch is grounded.
Else, make sure the interlock relay is ok and 12V is getting to one
side of it.

Remco


Remco