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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Default H E L P....engine sparks
hey got a 91 accord,and as i crank it over the housing of the starter sparks,and the car will not start but turns over....


never seen the outside of a starter spark b4,any ideas ???
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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It shouldn't do that. I'm thinking there's a crack on the Starter Housing? I'd check the wire going to the starter for any open area or loose connection.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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all conections are tight,and no bare spots on the cables..
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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You have a ground connection loose somewhere. Search for a wire that just dangling.
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