Joepiper151

I've t a 95 civic ex with a d16z6. there is a clicking under the dash whilei try to start it. anyone know what it could be?
thanks

Kris.Is.Foamin

Your battery is dead.


EL OH EL

BentValve

Or your starter is bad.

vxcoastie

Are you able to start the car? Only things that are down there that can create those clicking sounds is a relay.... Hard to tell from you really short description....

b18cwon

main relay...honda is known for that problem...its a broken solder point on the relay ,,you can replace it or fix it yourself.

jt223539

The main relay doesn't click, they are known for having this problem, but you would not hear a clicking noise when you try and start the car.

Like stated before, are you able to start the car or not? If you are not able to start the car it could be your starter, that is if your battery isnt dead from you cranking on it. Also it could just be the simple fact that your battery is dead and doesnt have enough power to crank the starter.

Also have a buddy crank the car while you have the hood popped to make shure it is coming from under the dash and not the engine bay.

Joepiper151

thanks for the imput. i'm guessing its the battery because the starter is trying but nothings happening, i'm goin to try another battery tomorrow

nftuatn

is your exhaust connected completely???

they ground thru the exhaust system....if you have an exhaust leak it wont let the car start...

emissions related stuff...check that

Joepiper151

damn, i've never heard of that, i've got a ridiculous exhaust leak. i'll check that too

nftuatn

make sure you do...lemme know if that fixes it