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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/ |
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/ |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
TeGGeR® wrote:
> 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.googl egroups.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. mitsuba? of main relay failure fame? i'm not sure that's a bad decision! > Now we have the same "contact" failures Toyota owners have had for a > decade. :( > > > > |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
TeGGeR® wrote:
> 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.googl egroups.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. mitsuba? of main relay failure fame? i'm not sure that's a bad decision! > Now we have the same "contact" failures Toyota owners have had for a > decade. :( > > > > |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
TeGGeR® wrote:
> 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.googl egroups.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. mitsuba? of main relay failure fame? i'm not sure that's a bad decision! > Now we have the same "contact" failures Toyota owners have had for a > decade. :( > > > > |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
TeGGeR® wrote:
> 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.googl egroups.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. mitsuba? of main relay failure fame? i'm not sure that's a bad decision! > Now we have the same "contact" failures Toyota owners have had for a > decade. :( > > > > |
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"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns97F2E08C557ACtegger@207.14.116.130: > 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. :( > > > > Well,$30 for a contact/plunger kit is still better than what you'd pay for a Mitsuba starter,even rebuilt. As I said,replacing the contacts was the easiest part of the job. Knowing it only cost me $30(and some skinned knuckles);priceless! ;-) -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
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"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns97F2E08C557ACtegger@207.14.116.130: > 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. :( > > > > Well,$30 for a contact/plunger kit is still better than what you'd pay for a Mitsuba starter,even rebuilt. As I said,replacing the contacts was the easiest part of the job. Knowing it only cost me $30(and some skinned knuckles);priceless! ;-) -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns97F2E08C557ACtegger@207.14.116.130: > 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. :( > > > > Well,$30 for a contact/plunger kit is still better than what you'd pay for a Mitsuba starter,even rebuilt. As I said,replacing the contacts was the easiest part of the job. Knowing it only cost me $30(and some skinned knuckles);priceless! ;-) -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns97F2E08C557ACtegger@207.14.116.130: > 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. :( > > > > Well,$30 for a contact/plunger kit is still better than what you'd pay for a Mitsuba starter,even rebuilt. As I said,replacing the contacts was the easiest part of the job. Knowing it only cost me $30(and some skinned knuckles);priceless! ;-) -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
YaleBoundCivic wrote: > 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. It's an interesting note that it's happening right after replacing the flywheel. If you can jump/short the three wires on the starter/solenoid and it still clicks, not turning over, than it's not the solenoid contacts. Maybe the starter mounting nuts aren't tight? Alan |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
YaleBoundCivic wrote: > 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. It's an interesting note that it's happening right after replacing the flywheel. If you can jump/short the three wires on the starter/solenoid and it still clicks, not turning over, than it's not the solenoid contacts. Maybe the starter mounting nuts aren't tight? Alan |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
YaleBoundCivic wrote: > 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. It's an interesting note that it's happening right after replacing the flywheel. If you can jump/short the three wires on the starter/solenoid and it still clicks, not turning over, than it's not the solenoid contacts. Maybe the starter mounting nuts aren't tight? Alan |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
YaleBoundCivic wrote: > 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. It's an interesting note that it's happening right after replacing the flywheel. If you can jump/short the three wires on the starter/solenoid and it still clicks, not turning over, than it's not the solenoid contacts. Maybe the starter mounting nuts aren't tight? Alan |
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 > 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've replaced many Honda starter contacts without replacing the plunger and never had a come back. There's very little wear on the plunger side of the contact. Honda used to, and may still sell a replacement starter contact kit. These included the contact and the plastic bushings. In addition, just so others know, the contact can usually be replaced with the starter still in the car (only one of the contacts need to be replaced as the other does not wear much at all). I've done many and not found a need to remove it. These were mostly earlier cars up through the '91 Civic. I suppose that some later models which could have more crowded engine compartments might be problematic. Eric |
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 > 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've replaced many Honda starter contacts without replacing the plunger and never had a come back. There's very little wear on the plunger side of the contact. Honda used to, and may still sell a replacement starter contact kit. These included the contact and the plastic bushings. In addition, just so others know, the contact can usually be replaced with the starter still in the car (only one of the contacts need to be replaced as the other does not wear much at all). I've done many and not found a need to remove it. These were mostly earlier cars up through the '91 Civic. I suppose that some later models which could have more crowded engine compartments might be problematic. Eric |
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 > 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've replaced many Honda starter contacts without replacing the plunger and never had a come back. There's very little wear on the plunger side of the contact. Honda used to, and may still sell a replacement starter contact kit. These included the contact and the plastic bushings. In addition, just so others know, the contact can usually be replaced with the starter still in the car (only one of the contacts need to be replaced as the other does not wear much at all). I've done many and not found a need to remove it. These were mostly earlier cars up through the '91 Civic. I suppose that some later models which could have more crowded engine compartments might be problematic. Eric |
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 > 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've replaced many Honda starter contacts without replacing the plunger and never had a come back. There's very little wear on the plunger side of the contact. Honda used to, and may still sell a replacement starter contact kit. These included the contact and the plastic bushings. In addition, just so others know, the contact can usually be replaced with the starter still in the car (only one of the contacts need to be replaced as the other does not wear much at all). I've done many and not found a need to remove it. These were mostly earlier cars up through the '91 Civic. I suppose that some later models which could have more crowded engine compartments might be problematic. Eric |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> > 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. :( > I'm a bit confused. Honda has had starter contact problems for years. I replaced the starter contact on my '78 Accord. Early Civics from the same vintage, e.g. '76, also used a starter with a replaceable contact. Eric |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> > 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. :( > I'm a bit confused. Honda has had starter contact problems for years. I replaced the starter contact on my '78 Accord. Early Civics from the same vintage, e.g. '76, also used a starter with a replaceable contact. Eric |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> > 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. :( > I'm a bit confused. Honda has had starter contact problems for years. I replaced the starter contact on my '78 Accord. Early Civics from the same vintage, e.g. '76, also used a starter with a replaceable contact. Eric |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
"TeGGeR®" wrote:
> > 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. :( > I'm a bit confused. Honda has had starter contact problems for years. I replaced the starter contact on my '78 Accord. Early Civics from the same vintage, e.g. '76, also used a starter with a replaceable contact. Eric |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message news:Xns97F2D7133F577tegger@207.14.116.130... > "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/ I agree, I forgot to hook up the ground cable that connects the body with the tranny on my 97 Civic EX after the same repair. it would click but would not turn. Vic |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message news:Xns97F2D7133F577tegger@207.14.116.130... > "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/ I agree, I forgot to hook up the ground cable that connects the body with the tranny on my 97 Civic EX after the same repair. it would click but would not turn. Vic |
Re: Clicking, but no starting
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message news:Xns97F2D7133F577tegger@207.14.116.130... > "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/ I agree, I forgot to hook up the ground cable that connects the body with the tranny on my 97 Civic EX after the same repair. it would click but would not turn. Vic |
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