Clicking, but no starting
 

I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
Thanks
Josh

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

"YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

> I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
> was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
> clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
> starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
> Thanks
> Josh
>
>

Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a replaceable
solenoid....without having to replace the entire starter,but if that's not
the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then check out this site;
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
You can buy replacement solenoid contacts and plunger and "rebuild" the
solenoid yourself at considerable savings.It only cost me $30 USD PPD to do
my starter.The hardest part was getting the lower starter bolt out,in order
to remove the starter assembly for rework.It was frozen into the aluminum
block...the bolt has long threads.Replacing the contacts and plunger was
easy.

The problem is that the contacts inside the solenoid get eroded by the
starter current and eventually do not make contact anymore. You hear the
clicking of the solenoid coil moving the plunger,but the contacts are not
completing the circuit for the motor to get power.

I'm not associated with the abovementioned company,just a satisfied
customer.


--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

"YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

> I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
> was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
> clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
> starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
> Thanks
> Josh
>
>

Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a replaceable
solenoid....without having to replace the entire starter,but if that's not
the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then check out this site;
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
You can buy replacement solenoid contacts and plunger and "rebuild" the
solenoid yourself at considerable savings.It only cost me $30 USD PPD to do
my starter.The hardest part was getting the lower starter bolt out,in order
to remove the starter assembly for rework.It was frozen into the aluminum
block...the bolt has long threads.Replacing the contacts and plunger was
easy.

The problem is that the contacts inside the solenoid get eroded by the
starter current and eventually do not make contact anymore. You hear the
clicking of the solenoid coil moving the plunger,but the contacts are not
completing the circuit for the motor to get power.

I'm not associated with the abovementioned company,just a satisfied
customer.


--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

"YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

> I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
> was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
> clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
> starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
> Thanks
> Josh
>
>

Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a replaceable
solenoid....without having to replace the entire starter,but if that's not
the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then check out this site;
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
You can buy replacement solenoid contacts and plunger and "rebuild" the
solenoid yourself at considerable savings.It only cost me $30 USD PPD to do
my starter.The hardest part was getting the lower starter bolt out,in order
to remove the starter assembly for rework.It was frozen into the aluminum
block...the bolt has long threads.Replacing the contacts and plunger was
easy.

The problem is that the contacts inside the solenoid get eroded by the
starter current and eventually do not make contact anymore. You hear the
clicking of the solenoid coil moving the plunger,but the contacts are not
completing the circuit for the motor to get power.

I'm not associated with the abovementioned company,just a satisfied
customer.


--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

"YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

> I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
> was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
> clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
> starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
> Thanks
> Josh
>
>

Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a replaceable
solenoid....without having to replace the entire starter,but if that's not
the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then check out this site;
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
You can buy replacement solenoid contacts and plunger and "rebuild" the
solenoid yourself at considerable savings.It only cost me $30 USD PPD to do
my starter.The hardest part was getting the lower starter bolt out,in order
to remove the starter assembly for rework.It was frozen into the aluminum
block...the bolt has long threads.Replacing the contacts and plunger was
easy.

The problem is that the contacts inside the solenoid get eroded by the
starter current and eventually do not make contact anymore. You hear the
clicking of the solenoid coil moving the plunger,but the contacts are not
completing the circuit for the motor to get power.

I'm not associated with the abovementioned company,just a satisfied
customer.


--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> "YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>
>
>>I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
>>was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
>>clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
>>starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
>>Thanks
>>Josh
>>
>>
>
>
> Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a replaceable
> solenoid....without having to replace the entire starter,but if that's not
> the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then check out this site;
> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html

that's a great link for tegger's honda faq!

> You can buy replacement solenoid contacts and plunger and "rebuild" the
> solenoid yourself at considerable savings.It only cost me $30 USD PPD to do
> my starter.The hardest part was getting the lower starter bolt out,in order
> to remove the starter assembly for rework.It was frozen into the aluminum
> block...the bolt has long threads.Replacing the contacts and plunger was
> easy.
>
> The problem is that the contacts inside the solenoid get eroded by the
> starter current and eventually do not make contact anymore. You hear the
> clicking of the solenoid coil moving the plunger,but the contacts are not
> completing the circuit for the motor to get power.
>
> I'm not associated with the abovementioned company,just a satisfied
> customer.
>
>

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> "YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>
>
>>I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
>>was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
>>clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
>>starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
>>Thanks
>>Josh
>>
>>
>
>
> Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a replaceable
> solenoid....without having to replace the entire starter,but if that's not
> the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then check out this site;
> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html

that's a great link for tegger's honda faq!

> You can buy replacement solenoid contacts and plunger and "rebuild" the
> solenoid yourself at considerable savings.It only cost me $30 USD PPD to do
> my starter.The hardest part was getting the lower starter bolt out,in order
> to remove the starter assembly for rework.It was frozen into the aluminum
> block...the bolt has long threads.Replacing the contacts and plunger was
> easy.
>
> The problem is that the contacts inside the solenoid get eroded by the
> starter current and eventually do not make contact anymore. You hear the
> clicking of the solenoid coil moving the plunger,but the contacts are not
> completing the circuit for the motor to get power.
>
> I'm not associated with the abovementioned company,just a satisfied
> customer.
>
>

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> "YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>
>
>>I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
>>was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
>>clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
>>starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
>>Thanks
>>Josh
>>
>>
>
>
> Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a replaceable
> solenoid....without having to replace the entire starter,but if that's not
> the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then check out this site;
> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html

that's a great link for tegger's honda faq!

> You can buy replacement solenoid contacts and plunger and "rebuild" the
> solenoid yourself at considerable savings.It only cost me $30 USD PPD to do
> my starter.The hardest part was getting the lower starter bolt out,in order
> to remove the starter assembly for rework.It was frozen into the aluminum
> block...the bolt has long threads.Replacing the contacts and plunger was
> easy.
>
> The problem is that the contacts inside the solenoid get eroded by the
> starter current and eventually do not make contact anymore. You hear the
> clicking of the solenoid coil moving the plunger,but the contacts are not
> completing the circuit for the motor to get power.
>
> I'm not associated with the abovementioned company,just a satisfied
> customer.
>
>

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> "YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>
>
>>I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
>>was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
>>clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
>>starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
>>Thanks
>>Josh
>>
>>
>
>
> Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a replaceable
> solenoid....without having to replace the entire starter,but if that's not
> the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then check out this site;
> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html

that's a great link for tegger's honda faq!

> You can buy replacement solenoid contacts and plunger and "rebuild" the
> solenoid yourself at considerable savings.It only cost me $30 USD PPD to do
> my starter.The hardest part was getting the lower starter bolt out,in order
> to remove the starter assembly for rework.It was frozen into the aluminum
> block...the bolt has long threads.Replacing the contacts and plunger was
> easy.
>
> The problem is that the contacts inside the solenoid get eroded by the
> starter current and eventually do not make contact anymore. You hear the
> clicking of the solenoid coil moving the plunger,but the contacts are not
> completing the circuit for the motor to get power.
>
> I'm not associated with the abovementioned company,just a satisfied
> customer.
>
>

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

"YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

> I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
> was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
> clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
> starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
> Thanks
> Josh
>


Checked the battery's state-of-charge?

Cleaned the cables and connections?

Do that first, then condemn more expensive stuff.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

"YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

> I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
> was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
> clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
> starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
> Thanks
> Josh
>


Checked the battery's state-of-charge?

Cleaned the cables and connections?

Do that first, then condemn more expensive stuff.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

"YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

> I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
> was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
> clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
> starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
> Thanks
> Josh
>


Checked the battery's state-of-charge?

Cleaned the cables and connections?

Do that first, then condemn more expensive stuff.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

"YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

> I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
> was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
> clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
> starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
> Thanks
> Josh
>


Checked the battery's state-of-charge?

Cleaned the cables and connections?

Do that first, then condemn more expensive stuff.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

jim beam <nospam@example.net> wrote in
news:d7udndKbH7PEXDjZnZ2dnUVZ_q-dnZ2d@speakeasy.net:

> Jim Yanik wrote:
>> "YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>>
>>>I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX.
>>>It was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
>>>clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
>>>starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
>>>Thanks
>>>Josh
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a
>> replaceable solenoid....without having to replace the entire
>> starter,but if that's not the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then
>> check out this site;
>> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
>
> that's a great link for tegger's honda faq!


Yeah, it is. And I'll have to add it.

I'm a bit disappointed Honda is not buying starters from Mitsuba any more.
Now we have the same "contact" failures Toyota owners have had for a
decade. :(




--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Clicking, but no starting
 

jim beam <nospam@example.net> wrote in
news:d7udndKbH7PEXDjZnZ2dnUVZ_q-dnZ2d@speakeasy.net:

> Jim Yanik wrote:
>> "YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>>
>>>I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX.
>>>It was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
>>>clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
>>>starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
>>>Thanks
>>>Josh
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a
>> replaceable solenoid....without having to replace the entire
>> starter,but if that's not the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then
>> check out this site;
>> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
>
> that's a great link for tegger's honda faq!


Yeah, it is. And I'll have to add it.

I'm a bit disappointed Honda is not buying starters from Mitsuba any more.
Now we have the same "contact" failures Toyota owners have had for a
decade. :(




--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/