Re: 1998 Honda Accord EX Wont' Start - Altenator?
Billy wrote:
> My 110k miles 98' Accord EX would not start yesterday morning after sitting
> in my driveway over the evening. The car clicked several times and would not
> turn over. I called AAA to jump start me and the car started immediately. I
> let it run for 1/2 hour and then shut the car off. The next day I go to
> start it again and no clicks, no nothing. I called AAA again and then had a
> tow service send it to the Honda dealer. They're closed today so no answers
> yet.
>
> Does this sound like an alternator problem? starter? Other? The battery is
> my second (not original) so I think it still has much juice.
how old? sometimes batteries go bad. leave any lights on? power drain
from anything?
>
> Any idea what a Honda dealer might charge me for an alternator, including
> labor?
theyll need to dignose it first. start it, hook up a voltmeter, check
the charging system. my 98 civic still has the original battery.
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