Hello all,

Didn't think I'd be back so quickly and I'd like to be continuing a different thread but that's how life is sometimes...
I digress....Several weeks ago, my 96 civic ex, began to have trouble starting. I'd hear a click but no crank, then she'd start. Knowing my battery was close to EOL, I stopped by AZ and they checked it...BAD BATTERY, so I replaced it with a new one. Things sounded better...For a while, then the ole click, no crank...click, no crank...Sporadic start. Now, the last few days, click, no crank..click, no crank..NO START. After, I hear the initial distinct click, I hear a slight humming, coming from the general direction of the fuel pump.; then a softer click. Battery wires l& connections look good, dash lights & headlights are bright, and battery reads 12.84 volts on multi meter. All fuses appear good. I tried tapping lightly on starter with end of screw driver, but no help. I tapped, "lightly", because I didn't get close enough to hit harder and really can't see what I'm hitting...How can I get better access? Have ball peen hammer, will use.

I appreciate your feedback!

 

This is typical of the contact points in the starter solenoid being worn out. You may have to click it several times before it will start. It will get worse until it won't start at all. There are third-party rebuild kits, or you can replace the whole starter.

 

Sounds like it's the starter, not sure if you have reduction starter installed but if you do it's more of tap anywhere on the starter body. Had a similar issue before, had someone placed a relay and it helped. Changed the starter eventually for peace of mind. Yes, I had the click, click (then hope it works the 3rd time) moment too hth

 

Thanks!
Went ahead and changed starter, sounds much better now!