b18c del sol making clicks on start
05-30-2006, 07:10 AM
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b18c del sol making clicks on start
got a question i have a 94 del sol si with a b18c swap that has been in there for about 3 months now... its been doing this the entire time ive had it but id like to fix this little problem... sometimes when i go to start it it will just click and then ill turn the key again and it will click again and then ill turn it again and it will fire right up... what could this be? think i have a weak starter or mayb some wiring or ignitiion i have no idea
05-30-2006, 08:16 AM
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Re: b18c del sol making clicks on start (DelSolMarine)
If you put the key in, turn it on, hear the fuel pump prime, pump stops & check engine light goes off, then you turn it to ignition and it clicks... it's probably the starter solenoid. They typically click when they're failing.
You can either rebuild the solenoid (involves pulling the starter, opening it up, then replacing solenoid components) or buy a new/used/rebuilt starter. The solenoid is integrated into Honda starters, it can't be replaced without pulling & opening up the starter.
You can either rebuild the solenoid (involves pulling the starter, opening it up, then replacing solenoid components) or buy a new/used/rebuilt starter. The solenoid is integrated into Honda starters, it can't be replaced without pulling & opening up the starter.
05-30-2006, 09:15 AM
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Normally, the clicking means weak battery (not enough power for the starter to turn the motor over), but since you can try it a few times and then it works, it's your starter
05-30-2006, 12:36 PM
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ok great... thanks i went to advance to get my battery check its one of the yellow optimas and its like new... so im assuming it the starter... ima just buy a new one got any aftermarket ones or ones with like cromes cases or anything?
05-30-2006, 01:41 PM
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you can just revamp the starter (rebuild). remove starter, open it up, there's the solenoid in the middle and two contacts. after a while the contacts usually wear down and have poor contact - replace these contacts and then lightly sand down the bottom ring of the solenoid you'll have a new workin starter for about $35 bucks rather than $200+ for a remanufactured/new starter.
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Re: (axtran)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by axtran »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can just revamp the starter (rebuild). remove starter, open it up, there's the solenoid in the middle and two contacts. after a while the contacts usually wear down and have poor contact - replace these contacts and then lightly sand down the bottom ring of the solenoid you'll have a new workin starter for about $35 bucks rather than $200+ for a remanufactured/new starter.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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