i was driving my 93 civic and all of a sudden it started making a terrible noise, it sounded like something was slipping, maybe timing belt or something. now it only starts sometimes. here is a video of the noise that it is making when i try to start it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8uDc...ature=youtu.be

What are your ideas?

Thanks

 

classic bad starter solenoid.

 

So could that cause it not to move when it's in drive? Or does that only have to do with getting it to start and stay running?

 

Yea bad starter. Try beating on it with a hammer its should work for a few, but if its outta time the solenoid is gonna keep getting stuck so you might just have to buy a new one.

 

And dont ever put your hands on the distributor while trying to start it unless you wanna get paralyzed for a few seconds lol if you would of grounded you other hand on metal you would had a funny scare

 

I agree with Goin', sounds like tha solenoid gone bad with that clicking sound. But if it wont go when in drive you prolly have deeper issues. Does it stay running while in drive but wont go anywhere?

 

Ahh yeah. Good looking out I was trying to feel where the click was coming from. So is the starter solenoid very hard to replace yourself? i install car stereo and work on cars all day long. i just don't know much about engines. removing parts and hoses ect. to get to the starter solenoid is no problem. just curious how long of a job it should be and where it's located?

also once that is replaced should the car drive normally? even when the car would run it was hesitant to move when in gear.

 

i will let you know (JMP481) the symptoms once i get it running again with a new starter solenoid.

thanks

 

thats the thing, 99% of the time the solenoid is bad. can you rebuild the solenoid, yes but 99% dont know how to rebuild the solenoid so everyone just replaces the whole starter.

i wish i knew some place to buy the brushes for the solenoid to rebuild it

 

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Parts-Ac...item3cc4f5d6f3

this is alot cheaper than a whole new $150 starter. jump the starter just to make sure the starter itself is good, if good replace the solenoid.

will the solenoid provided in the link above work, idk i cant walk anymore so i cant get outside to try it first

 

You could do it. Its right below the distributor(the thing you had your hands on). And its only 2 bolts,3 including the power cable. Just replace the whole thing, replacing solenoids are cheap but sorta

 

awesome, that's the picture i was after! thank you!

 

Def not a starter issue would not be making terrible noises and if it was car prob would not kick over.

 

I would also recommend a new solenoid rebuilding one is pointless when you can purchase another one for almost the same price

 

Some good info, most is not so good and a lot of assuming.

So first thing to do is see if it is a current problem, assuming batt. is at full or close to full charge, leave the door open so the dome light stays on, watch the dome light as you try and start the car, if the dome light goes out, [or dims a lot] at the same time you hear the solenoid "click" it is a current issue, redo your main grounds, it is a common problem.

If the dome light does not go out, [or dim significantly] then it is a good bet it is the high current contact, as civickiller mentions and linked.

If you can install car audio you can fix your starter, here is a DIY with pics... https://honda-tech.com/forums/acura-integra-6/fix-your-starter-%245-%2410-no-special-tools-3043958/. 94

 

good post fcm, never saw inside a honda starter before. so easy fix if you have a starter & Alt. parts shop. if not buy a solenoid like i posted

unless you can find the parts online