2stroke1971

1998 civic, had been running and driving, but now the engine will not turn over. (that is to say the starter is not activating)
it will push start and run fine.

Battery is good.
Clutch pedal pads/switches are good.
I get a click under dash on left and one over on the right when i put key in start position

Specifically:
Where is the starter relay? On my sons 89, its part of that 3 way relay under the dash, Ive dealt with that before.

I did do a web search, but no clear, simple answers.

I will get to testing the starter connections, jump the starter, etc etc when I get a break in the weather, just wanna know where the relay is.

Thanks!

muellersfan

There's a switch for the starter at the top of the clutch pedal. If you press in the switch button, will the engine crank?

carlos_D

relay is located on passenger side you can open door and remove I think its a 10mm bolt to remove from bracket then remove glove box and you should see relay.

carlos_D

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-...on-ek-1925384/

tony_2018

^^, could also mean your start could be failing. requires a rebuild or a replacement. whichever you're capable of doing,

2stroke1971

Thanks guys! I will get back at it soon and let you all know!

avisitor

Check for powers and grounds at the starter
If it is getting what it needs then starter is suspect
Can try tapping the starter to see if it gives it a chance to crank

2stroke1971

I tried to hot wire the starter today. I put a test lead and clipped it onto the small blade connector at the end of the starter and touched the other end to the positive terminal of the battery. No crank! Just some sparks as I touched and took the wire off....Then I put a meter on the small wire that I took off the starter while my son operated the key, it did have 11.5 volts to it with the key in start.
So I guess I should double check the starter's ground but short of that the starter is bad.

Thanks all!

muellersfan

starter ground = G3 transmission ground

2stroke1971

Thought Id wrap this one up. I pulled the starter to check it out and there is a braided wire that comes out of the starter casing and bolts to the solenoid. That had broken off it's connector. It was brittle and corroded at that end. I guess when my son stalled the car, the jerking motion was enough to cause that wire to separate. I twisted away the rest of the rotten wire, soldered on a heavy ring terminal and put it back together. Works well now!

Thanks again folks!