Engine won't turn over after positive battery clamp came off

GasUsed2b35centspg · 2008-04-27T23:39:33+00:00

I just went down to start my 1995 Honda Civic Ex and first noticed that I didn't hear the beeps from the alarm. When I was able to start the engine, I opened the hood and realized the positive battery clamp completely came off the positive terminal. I put it back on (it's still loose and the screw/nut combo can't be tightened any more than it currently is) and while I heard the ignition, the engine wouldn't turn over. I see the battery and gas tank lights, along with the abs, etc. on the dash panel. The gas gauge is almost, but not quite on empty, which usually means I have a few gallons left (the low gas warning light hadn't come on). Is it possible that the battery is drained because the negative clamp was still connected? After the positive clamp was reattached (but still not tight), I was able to turn the alarm on and off. When I try to start the car, the sound of the engine is much stronger than it sounds when one knows the battery is completely drained. I'm going to bring down my portable battery and see if I can start the car that way. I just bought this Kirkland battery 2 months ago, and had my car repair place install it.

Apr 27, 2008 21 Replies

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Woody 18 years ago

You need the prom that matches your car otherwise the computer is useless. Since you don't have that it is going to be difficult to get it matched so let the mechanic do it and hope he knows how to get it working correctly.

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Scott Dorsey 18 years ago

No. People ignore car alarms. False alarms are so common that car alarms no longer cause anyone to even look out the window any longer. Alarms are not effective at preventing theft, even a little.

--scott

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