2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?

Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

electricked has described what could be a starter that is
turning but not engaging. Starter must slide a gear into
place to turn engine. When starter is not running, then it is
not connected to engine. Sounds like that engagement solenoid
is not working but starter is rotating anyway. Repair
requires a whole new starter.

electricked wrote:
> Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then
> it's most likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or
> repair, whichever is cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140
> after you return your broken starter. For a 2001 accord it might
> be a bit more (around $200).
>
> As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but
> it's almost in the same range.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

electricked has described what could be a starter that is
turning but not engaging. Starter must slide a gear into
place to turn engine. When starter is not running, then it is
not connected to engine. Sounds like that engagement solenoid
is not working but starter is rotating anyway. Repair
requires a whole new starter.

electricked wrote:
> Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then
> it's most likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or
> repair, whichever is cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140
> after you return your broken starter. For a 2001 accord it might
> be a bit more (around $200).
>
> As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but
> it's almost in the same range.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

electricked has described what could be a starter that is
turning but not engaging. Starter must slide a gear into
place to turn engine. When starter is not running, then it is
not connected to engine. Sounds like that engagement solenoid
is not working but starter is rotating anyway. Repair
requires a whole new starter.

electricked wrote:
> Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then
> it's most likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or
> repair, whichever is cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140
> after you return your broken starter. For a 2001 accord it might
> be a bit more (around $200).
>
> As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but
> it's almost in the same range.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

electricked has described what could be a starter that is
turning but not engaging. Starter must slide a gear into
place to turn engine. When starter is not running, then it is
not connected to engine. Sounds like that engagement solenoid
is not working but starter is rotating anyway. Repair
requires a whole new starter.

electricked wrote:
> Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then
> it's most likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or
> repair, whichever is cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140
> after you return your broken starter. For a 2001 accord it might
> be a bit more (around $200).
>
> As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but
> it's almost in the same range.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then it's most
likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or repair, whichever is
cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140 after you return your broken
starter. For a 2001 accord it might be a bit more (around $200).

As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but it's
almost in the same range.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

--Viktor

"General Bowen" <ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
>
> Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then it's most
likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or repair, whichever is
cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140 after you return your broken
starter. For a 2001 accord it might be a bit more (around $200).

As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but it's
almost in the same range.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

--Viktor

"General Bowen" <ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
>
> Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then it's most
likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or repair, whichever is
cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140 after you return your broken
starter. For a 2001 accord it might be a bit more (around $200).

As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but it's
almost in the same range.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

--Viktor

"General Bowen" <ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
>
> Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then it's most
likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or repair, whichever is
cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140 after you return your broken
starter. For a 2001 accord it might be a bit more (around $200).

As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but it's
almost in the same range.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

--Viktor

"General Bowen" <ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
>
> Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

I forgot to mention. Those prices are just for the starter itself. Count in
about an hour of work ($60) and you got about $250 for the whole fix.

Check you warranty for your accord before buying any parts. You might not
have to pay anything if the parts that need to be fixed are under warranty.

--Viktor

"electricked" <welcomehowcome@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:fZqdnR6gmfzOurHdRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then it's
most
> likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or repair, whichever
is
> cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140 after you return your broken
> starter. For a 2001 accord it might be a bit more (around $200).
>
> As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but it's
> almost in the same range.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes.
>
> --Viktor
>
> "General Bowen" <ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> > suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> > hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> > this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> > pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> > checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> > problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
> >
> > Thanks for any help anyone can give.
>
>

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

I forgot to mention. Those prices are just for the starter itself. Count in
about an hour of work ($60) and you got about $250 for the whole fix.

Check you warranty for your accord before buying any parts. You might not
have to pay anything if the parts that need to be fixed are under warranty.

--Viktor

"electricked" <welcomehowcome@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:fZqdnR6gmfzOurHdRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then it's
most
> likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or repair, whichever
is
> cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140 after you return your broken
> starter. For a 2001 accord it might be a bit more (around $200).
>
> As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but it's
> almost in the same range.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes.
>
> --Viktor
>
> "General Bowen" <ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> > suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> > hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> > this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> > pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> > checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> > problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
> >
> > Thanks for any help anyone can give.
>
>

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

I forgot to mention. Those prices are just for the starter itself. Count in
about an hour of work ($60) and you got about $250 for the whole fix.

Check you warranty for your accord before buying any parts. You might not
have to pay anything if the parts that need to be fixed are under warranty.

--Viktor

"electricked" <welcomehowcome@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:fZqdnR6gmfzOurHdRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then it's
most
> likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or repair, whichever
is
> cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140 after you return your broken
> starter. For a 2001 accord it might be a bit more (around $200).
>
> As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but it's
> almost in the same range.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes.
>
> --Viktor
>
> "General Bowen" <ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> > suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> > hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> > this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> > pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> > checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> > problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
> >
> > Thanks for any help anyone can give.
>
>

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

I forgot to mention. Those prices are just for the starter itself. Count in
about an hour of work ($60) and you got about $250 for the whole fix.

Check you warranty for your accord before buying any parts. You might not
have to pay anything if the parts that need to be fixed are under warranty.

--Viktor

"electricked" <welcomehowcome@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:fZqdnR6gmfzOurHdRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> Make sure the battery is good. If the engine is not turning, then it's
most
> likely the starter itself. Might need a replacement or repair, whichever
is
> cheaper. For a 98 accord the starter is $140 after you return your broken
> starter. For a 2001 accord it might be a bit more (around $200).
>
> As far as fixing the starter, I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but it's
> almost in the same range.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes.
>
> --Viktor
>
> "General Bowen" <ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> > suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> > hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> > this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> > pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> > checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> > problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
> >
> > Thanks for any help anyone can give.
>
>

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

On 2/12/04 7:05 PM, in article
8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.com, "General Bowen"
<ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
>
> Thanks for any help anyone can give.

When you say you hear the starter whirring, is the engine cranking, or is it
just the starter spinning freely?

If the starter is spinning freely and not engaging the engine, then you have
a starter problem.

If the engine is actually cranking, but does not start, the first thing to
check is whether the electric fuel pump is running. Try turning the key to
the run position (warning lights on), but don't try to start it. Listen to
hear if there is a faint buzz for a few seconds. If you don't hear it, then
the fuel pump is probably not running. If this is the case, then double
check the fuel pump fuse (substitute another one of the same rating).

If the fuel pump checks out, then look for spark.

Re: 2001 Honda Accord starting problem
 

On 2/12/04 7:05 PM, in article
8cc51214.0402121705.6bd4c31a@posting.google.com, "General Bowen"
<ajwagen@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 2001 Honda Accord that has been running perfectly, but now
> suddenly does not start. When turning the key in the ignition I can
> hear the starter whirring but nothing else. The owner's manual states
> this is most likely an electrical problem of some sort. Dutifully, I
> pulled out all the fuses inside the cabin and under the hood and
> checked them. None were blown. What are the most likely sources of my
> problem and how expensive is it likely to be to fix?
>
> Thanks for any help anyone can give.

When you say you hear the starter whirring, is the engine cranking, or is it
just the starter spinning freely?

If the starter is spinning freely and not engaging the engine, then you have
a starter problem.

If the engine is actually cranking, but does not start, the first thing to
check is whether the electric fuel pump is running. Try turning the key to
the run position (warning lights on), but don't try to start it. Listen to
hear if there is a faint buzz for a few seconds. If you don't hear it, then
the fuel pump is probably not running. If this is the case, then double
check the fuel pump fuse (substitute another one of the same rating).

If the fuel pump checks out, then look for spark.