Rich Rob

When the ignition is on only the parking brake light is on and the seat belt. And I think all the lights should be on. I try and start the car and get nothing. It makes a noise though as if it is revving but very low. Randomly i hear a humming through the car. I think it is electrical. Can anyone help me?!?!?!

imported_spl_civic

not too sure about whether this has been an ongoing problem, or whether you just walked out to your car and this is what happened
but, i would do the basics first, try to boost it, check function of fuel pump (listen for it when you turn the key to on position), check spark at spark plug end...then proceed from there i guess

Rich Rob

it isn't an ongoing problem... I do hear the fuel pump... I should check the spark plugs. It isn't turning over at all though. I hear some clicking near the steering column and when i turn on the ignition.

imported_weiRtech

boost it with some cables, sounds like your battery when to energizer heaven. if you have a multi meter, check the voltage on the battery before and after you start it. it should read 12-13v before and 13.5-14.5v after. if it is dropping below 12v then your alternator is toast.

imported_starboy869

You might want to check and clean your ground wires.

Plus you might need a boost.

chris_si98

get your battery tested. crappy tire and parts source do it for free.

Rich Rob

even though i am getting power to everything? my headlights and everything else works. It could still be my battery?

chris_si98

well.. it might not be your battery. There is a chance it might be.. it just might have enough charge to light your lights, etc but not enough to start the car.

I didn't read your initial post, sorry.

zeeman

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i've seen it a couple of times where everything else in the car works and the car runs when "bump" started, but the battery doesn't have enough juice left in it to start the car. And replacing the battery solved the problem.
The starter draws a lot of current from the battery upon start up.
Try jump/bump starting the car and driving to your local Part Source or Canadian Tire and they can do a test on the charging system for free, and it will tell you if its the battery, starter or alternator.

Rich Rob

Thanks guys....figured it out.... wasn't grounded properly... was slack so i just had to tighten it.NOTE for next time!