# Intermittant (not) starting problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-not-starting-problem/52659>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** cr-v, starters, start, honda\
**Created:** [July 29, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-not-starting-problem/52659 "2010-07-29T20:54:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![JRH1960](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@JRH1960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JRH1960)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-not-starting-problem/52659/1 "2010-07-29T20:54:48Z")

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I have a 98 Honda CRV that sometimes won’t start (though it always starts after being towed to the mechanic’s shop)! When it won’t start, it won’t crank. Basically no noise except a click when I turn the key. The radio, power windows, and other electical devices all work even though the car won’t start. The battery is new and in good shape.

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-not-starting-problem/52659/2 "2010-07-29T21:05:58Z")

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Auto or manual? If auto, the next time it won’t start put in neutral and try.

If manual check the condition of & wiring for the clutch safety switch.

The ignition switch would also be a suspect.

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-not-starting-problem/52659/3 "2010-07-29T21:09:21Z")

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This sounds like a classic failing starter motor assembly to me, speciifically the starter motor circuit contacts in the Bendix assembly.

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2010, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-not-starting-problem/52659/4 "2010-07-29T21:10:36Z")

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Good point - I missed the part about the “click”