jbog24
New Member
Hello fellow Honda and Element enthusiasts!
My name's James , from Little Elm, TX. I've got a 2003 Honda Element that's been my reliable daily driver, but it's throwing a frustrating no-start issue. Originally total silence (no crank, no start, no sound). Now it's progressed to a single "click" when turning the key, but still no crank.
Here's what I've already tackled:
Suspected next culprits (based on forum wisdom): bad battery/starter cables, ground straps, starter relay, park/neutral safety switch (auto) or clutch switch (manual), or immobilizer gremlins.
My ask to the collective Element brain trust:
Happy to share photos, or video of the symptom. I'm a novice but learning a lot.
Not ready to send her to the boneyard over electrical issue!
Vehicle specs: 2003 Element [EX/Auto, and about 170,000 miles on her. it came from Oklahoma and now Texas roads. It wobbled a little while making a gentle right curve on the highway and progressively got worse over time.
Thanks for any guidance, war stories, or "I fixed this exact problem" tales!
the question is: She'll she stay, or should she go? I don't have a lot of money to out into her. It appears that may be the case.
Respectfully,
JB
[email protected]
My name's James , from Little Elm, TX. I've got a 2003 Honda Element that's been my reliable daily driver, but it's throwing a frustrating no-start issue. Originally total silence (no crank, no start, no sound). Now it's progressed to a single "click" when turning the key, but still no crank.
Here's what I've already tackled:
- Replaced battery (holds 12.6V, lights/electronics fine)
- New starter
- New ignition switch
- New ignition fuse
- Tried bypassing ignition switch relay
Suspected next culprits (based on forum wisdom): bad battery/starter cables, ground straps, starter relay, park/neutral safety switch (auto) or clutch switch (manual), or immobilizer gremlins.
My ask to the collective Element brain trust:
- Anyone fix this exact "click but no crank" after battery/starter/ignition work?
- Where exactly are the critical ground points to check on a 2003?
- Starter relay location and swap procedure?
- Common harness/fuse box failure points?
- Does the green key light flash during failed starts?
Happy to share photos, or video of the symptom. I'm a novice but learning a lot.
Not ready to send her to the boneyard over electrical issue!
Vehicle specs: 2003 Element [EX/Auto, and about 170,000 miles on her. it came from Oklahoma and now Texas roads. It wobbled a little while making a gentle right curve on the highway and progressively got worse over time.
Thanks for any guidance, war stories, or "I fixed this exact problem" tales!
the question is: She'll she stay, or should she go? I don't have a lot of money to out into her. It appears that may be the case.
Respectfully,
JB
[email protected]