Nope, didn't do that. I will try that and then see what it does.

 

Did a couple more things, with no success.

1. Cleaned the terminal post both the post and the connector. Re-attached.
2. Removed one of the spark plugs to see if by chance it was wet. It was bone dry. Re-attached.

Jump started it again. Single click for the first attempt. Gave it a second, and tried again, got the clicks back. This time I turned the turn signals on to see how they reacted, and the entire dash flashed with the signals. Did that for a short few seconds and then stopped. Tried to turn on the headlights, and they did not fully engage, like they were trying to come on but couldn't. No radio at all.

Would trying to pop the clutch to start it cause any problems or just give up and tow it to the dealership? Again, that comments for assistance are very much appreciated.

 

You could try that but if it doesn't start, your car will be in a place you may not want it to be. Get it too the shop.

 

I still think it's your battery. From your description, I'm suspicious of the quality of your jumper cables. If they don't carry enough current or have good connectors, it will still not allow your car to start.

Can you temporarily replace your Honda battery with the one from your Buick? You don't have to strap it down, just position it in a way to attach the cleaned Honda battery cables. And, as xviper recommended, make sure you have your radio code before disconnecting the existing battery.

 

I do have the radio code, thank goodness.

I can try the battery swap but that could be more difficult to test it with. I am hoping that the dash lights going in and out is because of the low or dead battery. The jumper cables I can't say seem the best, it looks like only one side of the teeth are the connection, so that could be it. The posts on my buick battery don't match up to the same as the honda, so I doubt I can do it without replacing the battery. I was thinking about buying a new battery but not sure that would be wise without knowing if there was any electrical problems.

 

Another thing to try is to connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of your bad battery instead of to the body. The problem with connecting to teh body of your car these days is that the engine is done so well, that everything is painted so that it wont rust. Connecting your negative clip to a painted metal part will not always get a good enough connection (grounding) to transfer enough power from one car to the other. Try connecting.

Positive good, positive bad, negative good, negative bad. All to battery terminals. Also leave you buick running (at idle or at low throttle to build more current) for 30 min before trying to start your car. Sometimes if your cables aren't very good you can get it to turn over by letting the charge build over a longer period of time (I have jumped a heavy duty ford truck with my small 4 cyl porsche by letting it charge for 45 min). Just make sure you don't play with any of the electronics in your S, lets the battery gain as much charge as possible.

 

Personally, I go directly to the terminals myself, but I'm reluctant to advise others to do this for legal reasons. The pros don't recommend the final connection to be at the battery because of the risk of a hydrogen gas explosion. When wet cells function, they release hydrogen and oxygen gas. If the battery casing is compromised, these gases can hover around the battery, especially in a confined space (like inside a garage). Whenever you make the final connection, there is usually a spark or two. You can imagine the consequences.
I do it using only the terminals, but I make sure that the area is well ventilated and any gases present has been blown away.

Strange but true: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...dpost&p=8661091

 

New battery installed tonight, and upon turning on the keys the dash lights look 100% better, imagine that. Pushed the start button, and my night was not any better. I get a clunk kinda sound. Could the starter be locked up, or is that just not a good sign. I kinda know what answer I will get, but figured I would ask it anyways.

 

I can think of only 2 things at the moment.
1. You starter is borked.
2. You actually did suck water into the engine.

To test (2), remove all your spark plugs and see if it'll crank over. If it cranks over, the starter is likely OK and your worries are about to become a nigthmare. Do you see water come flying out of the spark plug holes? Look down with a flashlight. If you see no water, put the plugs back in a push start the car.

 

Rob,
What is up with your S?