The tow truck driver told me it had to be my starter after the failed jump start/1st gear push, with a manual, as he towed me home. I ordered a new starter and after installing it noticed I still had no crank/no start. I watched this video and was in complete disbelief that my 96 civic had this issue. I checked the oil, low oil could mean engine failure, and my fuses but everything was fine. This was the last thing I could attempt. I can't thank you enough. These types of videos are keeping me out of financial ruin!
@AldenBuild Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that!! Clutch safety switch wasn’t anywhere near my first thought either😂 some passed down knowledge helps👍🏻
@cytogee7266Ай бұрын
Just had this problem yesterday picking up my kid from school!!!! I popped the clutch to make it home and before i tried anything else! I gave this a shot and dude it worked! Lol!!! I was doubting it before i turned the key and it proved me wrong! Hahahaha awesome
@xwhitephishx2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a fucking ton bro. I was about to take mine in to a mechanic and decided to check KZbin one more time. Paperclip worked. Car runs now. I'm super grateful for you sharing this vid and knowledge because i really can't afford a repair bill. Keep doing the lord's work, brotha!
@AldenBuild2 жыл бұрын
i really appreciate that! I love helping when i can👍🏻
@theboijoel60023 ай бұрын
I want to personally thank you! I was stressed for days, replaced my starter and was planning to replace my main relay, found this video and the car started right up!!!!
@AldenBuild3 ай бұрын
of course! it’s such a pesky little part no one talks about. Glad i could help!
@wolfywolfwolf9871Ай бұрын
Just tried this today my civic hatch.. and it worked.. guess clutch switches fails.. thanks a lot
@acer48ace2 жыл бұрын
Just did this right on my buddies 96 It's 12:45 am in ga right now. Y'all came in clutch. Thank you!
@Dr.pikachuu2 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem but mines a automatic
@reza_dc22 жыл бұрын
@@Dr.pikachuu what was the issue?
@mikevoegele3 жыл бұрын
I filled my 99 civic ex’s tank at the gas station this week and then suddenly had a no crank/no start. Got it towed home, saw this video, and it fired up after bypassing the clutch safety switch with the paper clip. Saved me checking the starter…thanks!!
@j.a.scheffer75842 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip! My reliable 98 civic 5 speed suddenly had no start no crank. I knew it wasn't the starter. I had a little length of 18 guage wire in the trunk,, stripped the ends, jabbed it in the yellow clip and she started right up. Thank you! Great vid! Never would have guessed this on my own.
@patrickcape3622 жыл бұрын
I did the same. Flipping solid trick.
@davidd727 Жыл бұрын
This video just saved my life lol. I bought a 99 hatchback and its been rigged. The wiring was cut and there was a straight wire from the ignition to the starter. The wire was run across the engine bay and through the fuel filter before going to the starter. It was a hazard waiting to happen. Any how I pulled a new ignition harness from the junk yard today and when I went to start the car it wouldn't do anything. I checked for voltage, with my 9 year old daughters help, and was getting power all the way to the starter. I couldn't figure out why it wasn't starting. I watched your video and low and behold they had bypassed the clutch completely. I did your little trick with a paper clip and it starts. Thank you!!!!
@AldenBuild Жыл бұрын
wooww that’s a crazy story! Can’t believe a paperclip can solve all that! hahaha awesome stuff!
@DanielMejia-vk6by3 жыл бұрын
Yooooo it def worked the clutch bypass method thought i was gonna have to take it to the mechanic thanks bro!
@blankredge012 жыл бұрын
You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. =D This vid solved my problem straightaway; I was stuck in the parking lot of my local sub shop, when I started investigating online. Found your vid, got up under the dash with a paperclip I happened to have handy, and the car started RIGHT up. Cheers, m'man!
@AldenBuild2 жыл бұрын
ayyy love to hear it man! Crazy how a paper clip can save hundreds$$😂👍🏻
@captain_sum_ting_wong48832 жыл бұрын
Bro you are a life saver …. My Civic had the exact same problem and I did the same exact thing … I watched a bunch of other KZbin videos and came upon your video (thankgod) and tried the paper clip and now my civic that been sitting for a week is now up and running … thank you sir 🙏🏼
@AldenBuild2 жыл бұрын
ayyy the trusty paperclip!
@oxlong2536 ай бұрын
this paper clip trick saved me today in 2024 thank you bro
@AldenBuild6 ай бұрын
love it! yessir!
@Slowekcoupe Жыл бұрын
I replaced the starter and nothing and was just annoyed and went on KZbin and seen this so I gave it a try and boom instantly worked 🙏🏽 glooks
@giovannimora9134 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a car and this completely fixed it. Huge thanks bro!!!
@jesseolson74452 ай бұрын
This actually flippin worked!!! Thank you so much! Thought I was gonna have to bring her in.
@JReezyhondalife408 Жыл бұрын
I did not even think about the clutch just figured. It was the starter so replaced it just like you and nothing happened. Unplug that switch and use the piece of speaker wire to jump it and started right-up. Thank you so much.
@AldenBuild Жыл бұрын
yeah it’s crazy to me that little issue causes it not to start! Glad it helped!
@JReezyhondalife408 Жыл бұрын
@AldenBuild I'm 40 yrs old still love my 90s Hondas haha had alot of starters go out in my time in different makes and models but never this clutch issue. Always same symptoms always the starter hence me buying a starter (for no reason now except preventative maintenance I guess?).😁 but yes u came thru clutch much thanks brotha
@ajentsong6151 Жыл бұрын
AWESOME vid....i figured the clutch switch on my car years ago, but recently car wouldnt crank and knew everything's good, i have forgot about the clutch switch and ur vid reminded me bout it! Thanks!
@dbrazzftw8033 жыл бұрын
Y’all are life savers I replaced the starter and couldn’t get it to start and was getting annoyed went outside and in 5 mins i crunk it over ! ❤️❤️❤️
@dbrazzftw8033 жыл бұрын
The bypass method definitely worked
@antonycatinac Жыл бұрын
I know is been long time this video but. It just happened to me same thing to my car. This video really help me thank you.😊😊😊😊
@mothman657 Жыл бұрын
Bro I was out with my girl and I had to pop start mine, lol then found your video. Thanks king.
@europeantinbeater2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I thought the lower switch was the safety switch. Thank you this jumping fixed my 99 civic!
@adventurevin76002 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Your tip got my 1993 Civic DX (5 speed manual) going. Thanks!
@jm80872 жыл бұрын
The energy in this vid is goated
@patrickcape3622 жыл бұрын
I subscribed just for the paperclip trick. Saved my skin with that one. Did me a solid. God Bless.
@AldenBuild2 жыл бұрын
I got you! Thank you so much! glad to help!
@ericburnett81223 жыл бұрын
Worked for me on my 99 EX. Much appreciated!
@stevenlara86198 ай бұрын
Good video. Good personality. these vids can be boring, feel like I’m with my boys with this video :)
@Boy-zh1gt2 жыл бұрын
This just happened 2 me last nite and I did it this afternoon and wow it works awesome man thank u..
@juanrobles37562 жыл бұрын
You just made my day came to get a tire changed on my Harley and when i went back to my car It did exactly that .. I used the ring that holds my alarm on and started ride up 😂… just saved me a tow and headache … thank you for posting this 👍🏽
@AldenBuild2 жыл бұрын
Yessirr i gotchu👍🏻
@adriancortez65723 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!!! you saved my 96 hatch shitbox 😭😭!!
@jmalarcon06122 жыл бұрын
Nice. Same issue with my ek. I was about to buy a starter before I seen your video.
@adventurevin76002 жыл бұрын
Smart move. I bought and installed the starter $140 (1993 Honda Civic) and it still didn't work. Then this video and a paper clip and I'm back on the road
@AldenBuild2 жыл бұрын
it still blows my mind
@mikejautosandstuff33494 жыл бұрын
You are becoming a pro on those older Honda s. DIY videos are very helpful for ppl. Sorry to hear the old civic is dead 💀 lol.
@AldenBuild4 жыл бұрын
yeeaaa just need a motor but moneys tight of course, this car will hold my brother over till then👍🏻 and thank you😂
@deceased49284 ай бұрын
You saved my trip 🙏🏽
@luisafloresgarcia38992 жыл бұрын
I had Just bought a starter for no reason thank you cars good now
@charlestindle78663 жыл бұрын
Got a 2000 honda accord and mine done the same thang and the paper clip work thanks guys the clutch safety switch is $50 in Missouri
@BeasleyFarmsAR3 жыл бұрын
Saved the day! I'd hate to have to keep driving my new truck. No really...I love my civic!
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
right there with ya 👍🏻
@douglasmatheson4033 жыл бұрын
test the starter= undo small lead in(on starter)...connect a jumper wire to small lead, then hit big lead on starter or direct to + on battery itself with other end of jumper wire (I used a wire from my cheap voltmeter). If starter cranks over then it is (edit-Probably) one of the two "middlemen" start relay, or clutch switch. (edit- but also check starter fuse!(this should be second to look at after starter)) then there is possibility that it is also fault on ignition switch itself also!
@ayroyal07914 ай бұрын
Loved the bro daps when it started. This might be my issue as well, though I'm maybe too fat and having trouble fitting my hand up there to grab the sensor plug.
@AldenBuild4 ай бұрын
yessirr! i don’t blame you man, it’s tricky and tight for anyone! if everything else checks out, that’s gotta be the issue, good luck!
@douaher98345 ай бұрын
Save my time and money took 3 days trying to figure my issue and came to this video save my time n money
@digger_nick2 жыл бұрын
This totally worked for me too! Thanks for the vid bro! Good lookin out
@wd357415 күн бұрын
Thanks a bunch! This was exactly the problem I had.
@JasonTylerRicci Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Currently experiencing a no crank no start on my '99. I load tested battery. Battery good. Although the starter in it is quite old, I don't suspect failure. I'm gonna try the clutch safety switch bypass before tossing a new starter in. Thanks mate!
@AldenBuild Жыл бұрын
hope it works! paperclips are cheaper 😂
@JasonTylerRicci Жыл бұрын
@@AldenBuild Well..... Sadly it didn't work. I thought it would. I bench tested the started and it DID operate. However I suspect possibly a faulty solonoid. Since I know my battery is good and the clutch switch is good so I suspect a failing starter. It did, however try to start for like 1 second (starter engaging). So off to the parts store
@okaybreeze4 жыл бұрын
subscribed because of your mustang stayed because of your personality 😁 Keep making videos man 👍
@AldenBuild4 жыл бұрын
thank you man! I appreciate that a lot!!👍🏻
@bryanfegan3 жыл бұрын
dude!! thank you. this was our problem. fixed!
@williamcastellanos3977 Жыл бұрын
Hey dude what a helpfull video I just did it and works before to start to removing bolts Thanks will follow ur channel
@Krazeyeyed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother. Worked on my 98 Civic EX
@TheSanchmi12342 жыл бұрын
Lifesaver bro
@eduardogaldamez80092 жыл бұрын
Thank u man I actually fixed my car caus e of this
@dahomiealex27 күн бұрын
what about automatic ones and everythin is good and still dont wanna crank
@asapbranken304316 күн бұрын
Did you figure this out?
@gabrielpardo485314 күн бұрын
@@asapbranken3043this happend to me recently with a automatic still don’t know what it is
@t.jhonablew47264 жыл бұрын
Thank You!! Your video was a big help for me today. This worked for me as well👍👍👍👍👍
@AldenBuild4 жыл бұрын
Love to hear it!
@mongerz47322 жыл бұрын
Dude! Thanks a bunch! I did everything ya did...never would have thought about the clutch...
@BlackStar23-General3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you!! Had the same issue as @crustyorangegstring with my 02 EX, blue rubber pieces everywhere! saved me a panic attack man, thanks again :D
@josemanuelmartinez2883 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I did what you did and it works
@AldenBuild Жыл бұрын
Awesome! love to hear it!
@donramon67702 жыл бұрын
4:40 that’s how I feel when my little Honda starts lol
@maravillosonene993 жыл бұрын
Bro! It worked on my 99 covid sedan 5-speed thanks!
@REAPER55667798 Жыл бұрын
My honda civic 96-2000 wont get past ignition startup. The radiator fan is running along with some parts of the car. This is my first ever car. I am looking for more input on this. I know to watch the video but i want to make sure because i am unsure rn.
@ogpaulw33zy472 жыл бұрын
worked for me thanks bud
@greysmoke6561 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Easy fix
@thedancinglei81593 жыл бұрын
Just did this on my 99 civic and it worked lol that’s crazy
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
feels like magic huh? hahaha
@nvtoftw Жыл бұрын
what about for an automatic? same year
@AldenBuild Жыл бұрын
i’m sorry, i have no experience with the automatics of these cars. I’d say try the first things i did then maybe some forums will have an answer. I wish you luck!
@nvtoftw Жыл бұрын
@@AldenBuild thank you, will do!
@botabs.82472 жыл бұрын
Anymore ideas. My 97 will only pop start. I found a broke grommit but the one for the clutch and break pedal are both intact.
@flipperthedipper3743 жыл бұрын
This plus waking the shit out of my starter with a hammer 🔨 worked!!
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
hahaha love to hear it!
@elitepersonality95155 ай бұрын
very helpful
@cadenwooddell63532 жыл бұрын
how do you get the switch out
@angelbeltran55453 жыл бұрын
Yooo this works thanks man !
@arturovega79455 ай бұрын
i bought a 96 lx recently and it turned on fine no problems one day i tried starting it it didnt want to at all not even lights when i the turned the key the next day i tried turning it on again and i heard something trying to start or some noise on the passenger side near the glove area and not the car doesn’t want to start tried jumping it and still no lights or anything the emergencys turned on but nothing else
@AldenBuild5 ай бұрын
interesting, i do know that the ‘main relay’ is where you described that noise. maybe try looking into that and see if that’s the possible problem, good luck!
@carlosarellano43 жыл бұрын
And you guys don't have to remove starter to check if it works. Just run a single hot wire from starter to battery and see if it cranks
@5GmotorSPORTS2 жыл бұрын
You had me all the way to AUTOZONE then I stopped watching 😂
@WavyVaporizers3 жыл бұрын
Not sure what's going on but I'm having the same exact issue. Only difference is my clutch never needed to be engaged in order to turn on the car.
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
Your problem may be one of the other issues. Test your battery, starter then possibly some dumb wiring after that. Good luck!
@WavyVaporizers3 жыл бұрын
@@AldenBuild I feel like it might be my thermostat housing ground or one of the wires that runs from the thermostat housing and connects somewhere else directly off the same wires connected to the thermostat housing
@WavyVaporizers3 жыл бұрын
It was the thermostat housing ground it needed to be replaced. My car starts up now no problems at all so far so for anyone experiencing issues check your thermostat housing ground. If that doesnt work check your starter solenoid ground that also could be your problem. Check those 2 grounds before checking everything else
@codybear19992 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@marklao95922 жыл бұрын
Nice vid
@nicosince91334 ай бұрын
I’m about to try this. Wish me luck
@AldenBuild4 ай бұрын
you got it🔥
@zimytab3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro dam bro you helped me a lot
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
love to hear it👍🏻
@brandonwade462711 ай бұрын
I have the same problem but I have a auto. What could that be??
@eduardatavares66022 жыл бұрын
hello I'm from Brazil help me bro I didn't find this plug
@jok32083 жыл бұрын
At the end what happend ? How did you solve it ?? Did you just replace that ?? The clutch safety switch or no
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t replace it. By sticking the paper clip in both ends, it bypasses it so you don’t have to replace it, plus not having to push clutch in to start
@jok32083 жыл бұрын
@@AldenBuild oh thanks for the reply . I will be trying this with my ek it's a d16y7 BUT I seem to have this happening to me . Thanks once again stay safe !
@stendoz-38833 жыл бұрын
@@jok3208 hey bro did you fix the problem I have the same issue with same car and engine
@eddiehalo4521Ай бұрын
Do you know what it could be if it’s auto? I checked all my fuses
@AldenBuildАй бұрын
i honestly don’t know, i’d for sure check things like the battery’s cranking amps, the starter and its wires are good. maybe even main relay or something
@asapbranken304316 күн бұрын
Did u find out what happened with it
@drvppin.t121311 ай бұрын
This vid was clutch, so now that I’m paper clipped for a temporary solution what’s the permanent solution?
@AldenBuild11 ай бұрын
it’s called a Clutch Pedal Ignition Switch, or clutch safety switch www.carparts.com/details/Honda/Civic/Standard/Clutch_Pedal_Ignition_Switch/1997/SINS56.html?TID=gglpla&origin=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8eqBhD3ARIsAIe-buOgo8ZNrjVJ4u674PSByDJrDMD2i0Glzjkg5X6ag0oOOEppYMooM7QaAtudEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@clintstathis5 ай бұрын
Hiw did you ever get that off? Theres no room to even get a finger in there.
@JuanHernandez-ni6bj2 жыл бұрын
My 96 Honda Accord is having this problem it's standard got juice jumped it nothing gonna do this please lord let it be it. I'm out of options
@omarG191003 жыл бұрын
good to know bro.
@cruztrejo37133 жыл бұрын
Okay I’m having the same problem but I can’t take the clip out lol any ideas?
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
Not sure because you’ll have to unclip it’s to replace it anyway
@kanarimentos7056Ай бұрын
good job
@murulo21873 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, awesome info
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chrisofmiami53882 жыл бұрын
I was having the same issue Problem solved. Thank you for this video 👍
@cityzankane1327 Жыл бұрын
Will this work with a automatic honda 2000 model
@AldenBuild Жыл бұрын
No unfortunately, it’s a manual only thing.
@mindsoul6ix2853 жыл бұрын
Instead of saying my cars not working im saying its 'unconcious' from now on
@dawnrock23912 жыл бұрын
YES SIR
@conqueeftador2453 жыл бұрын
How do you fix this without the bypass??
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
The bypass is what fixed it in this case
@conqueeftador2453 жыл бұрын
How do you fix the problem so you won’t have to use the bypass? Buy a new safety clutch switch?
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
yeah!
@conqueeftador2453 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you so much for the reply. Saved my life honesty.
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻yess
@erickbaez42902 жыл бұрын
My car starts but the starter will not disengage anyone have any idea what that might be?
@estewar033 жыл бұрын
I've got a set of SRP forged pistons for y7 I'm not going to use. 75.5mm I'd sell em cheap if you're interested.
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
dm me on instagram please @alden_build
@estewar033 жыл бұрын
@@AldenBuild I don't do FB or IG. Got an email?
@estewar033 жыл бұрын
@@AldenBuild emailed. You should probably delete this yt response so your email address isn't just out there
@luisalbertoguzman4989 Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Shadoefax7602 жыл бұрын
*"The Knock off/Great Value Brand Machine Gun Kelly"*
@bcgang2sav13 Жыл бұрын
you active in 2023
@AldenBuild Жыл бұрын
yessirr
@Emperor_19712 жыл бұрын
What if it’s a automatic?
@AldenBuild2 жыл бұрын
tbh, i’m not sure. i’ve only messed with manuals, sorry!
@fedegramajo35478 ай бұрын
same problem here but with AT transmission 😢
@marilynmelendez8256Ай бұрын
What if it's the distributor
@jaysonperez3988 Жыл бұрын
I can’t get that clip out for the life of me any tips?
@AldenBuild Жыл бұрын
yeah it can a tough one haha
@jaysonperez3988 Жыл бұрын
@@AldenBuild yea no idea how I’m supposed to push two taps that are right next to each other and pull at the same time
@Jasaiyan10 ай бұрын
@@jaysonperez3988hey did you manage to take out the switch? I’m in this situation right now and can’t manage to take off the switch for the life of me too 😭 any advice?
@lachlaneglit28853 жыл бұрын
WTF YO THIS SHIT REALLY WORKED LMAOOOO
@AldenBuild3 жыл бұрын
heck yeah!!
@carlosespinoza39202 жыл бұрын
Why does this problem happen bro?
@AldenBuild2 жыл бұрын
bad clutch safety switch, the reason you need to push the clutch in to start. we used the paperclip to bypass it👌🏻