Remco wrote:
>
> || 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

After-market alarms often come with starter inhibit. This is simply a
relay that is put in series with either the clutch switch or the starter
interlock relay. If your car has an alarm, you might want to check the
alarm and related wiring.
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