Okay, i have a problem pretty stupid one at this. i checked the starter signal fuse, along with all the other fuses, grounds are okay, and the starter is getting power. also there is like i guess almost like a speaker wire connector and i crimped that a little in so it has a tighter fight on the little metal square, if anyone follows me on that.

yesterday i replaced my starter b/c i thought my old one was going bad after i checked all of the above. it works when it wants to, works when i bang on the back of it, so i replaced it with another used starter i had, and i still have the same problem. anyone know whats going on?

 

You could have had the starter tested by an auto parts store to see whether or not it actually was bad.

How did you conclude it was the starter that was going bad? What happens when you turn the key and the car doesn't start? unusual sounds? smells?

 

I Just made like a click sound kinda like not a relay clicking or anything like an attempt for it to get power... i did test it when it was in the car and it only worked when i tapped on it with my ratchet, so i figured that was the problem but then put the new one in and i have to do the same thing..

 

try cleaning your grounds up with some sand paper, this happened to me too, but mine quit all together

 

yeah i cleaned the grounds up too already i guess i forgot to mention that.

 

Your used starter you put in may be bad as well, just a thought. If your battery is good and still requires being hit id say it needs a new starter. Clicking can be a common symptom of a dead battery also.

 

ck the voltage on the battery while the car is off, that will let you know if it's the battery or starter.

 

i tested it off the battery and it like kept going in and out and then i hit it... and then it spun... both starters...

 

The starter may need just a simple rebuild kit. Mine was acting similar, so I bought a rebuild kit from Toyota. Honda doesn't sell it separately, so I've heard, and someone on here had the part number of the Toyota rebuild kit (both use Nippondenso starters). The how-to for replacing the parts is around here somewhere, as well.

 

i will check that out too... i did pull the back cover off and sprayed carburator cleaner in there and let it dry even though that stuff is instant dry..