Jdm John

Ok i just put my engine in my car but its not turning over. I hear like the starter is getting electricity but no turn over. There is this wire that I dont know where it goes. If anyone could help me out and tell me where it goes that would be helpful. TIA

HondaPartsHero

looks like the starter cable

Jdm John

actually i found out it went to the fuse box. When I turn the ignition it makes a whinning sound and the lights dim so I'm pretty sure I need to replace my starter? Yes or no

Kaotik_Jeffy

do you have a good charge on the batt? if so i would say yes take it out and have it tested

Jdm John

yeah the battery was fully charged. I'm almost positive its the starter cause of the noise its making. Plus its not even turning over.

Kaotik_Jeffy

i would say 98% its bad the other 2% cuz im not there to see or hear it makin the noise gotta have that margin for error lol

mooze

do you have the other end connected to the started. could b just solenoid whining. not motor

Jdm John

what do you mean by other end connected to the starter?

mooze

there is a wire that connects to the fuse box and runs down to the starter

Anon51

x2 the wire you're holding looks like it goes into the fuse box.

should be 2 of them. one from the alternator and another from the starter which connects to the batt positive

Jdm John

yeah I hooked the shown above to the fuse box. I connected it right next to another wire located in the fuse box. My car should start now I would think. I just swapped in the engine.

mooze

ok check the started and make sure u have 2 wires connected to it. one small one and one larger one

Jdm John

Hooked up + battery cable to starter on big bolt. Inserted the other black cable.

mooze

try giving the starter a few taps with something hard (screwdriver) and then try to fire it up

Jdm John

alright ill try that. Also if my battery cable isn't fully clamped on could that cause it? Again it whines.

mooze

that could cause a weak connection. even though battery is fully charged if it has a weak connection it could not be putting out enough for it to turn over

itsnotfast

Very possible. Also, make sure you thoroughly check all ground straps. That could also cause a no start.

Anon51

wouldn't hurt to put a battery jumper on there or a battery charger. high amp for starting.

Jdm John

Yeah I tried that and still nothing. What are the symptoms of a bad starter? I checked all of the grounds, all of the wires are properly put on so I might just replace the starter and go from there.

mooze

you usually wouldnt hear anything from the starter. nor solenoid click or anything. try taking the starter off and holding it or have someone else turn it to c if it well freespin. if it wont then its dead or not connected properly

96_cvc_b16

i'd say to double check that you have both of these wires on the starter.