I just put a new starter in my 2000 Honda Civic ex. But it still won't start, acts like the solenoid is not engaging the starter. I replace my clutch about 1 and 1/2 before my starter quit.

 

A lot of folks will tell you to use the search function, and I recommend that.

Why did you replace the starter?

Do you have a test light?
1. Verify the test light works by touching each end to each battery terminal.
2. Remove the small wire from the starter solenoid.
3. Clip the end of the test light onto that wire.
4. Stick the other end in between the negative battery terminal and its clamp so that the test light is upright and can be seen from the drivers seat from inside the car.
5. With the parking brake on, turn the ignition switch to the crank position and ensure that the clutch is depressed and the car is in neutral.
6. Look to see if the light is on while in step 5.

if the light is on, check the big wire connection at the starter. If the connection is good, suspect a faulty starter.

if light is off, check to see if the stopper has deteriorated and fallen out that is supposed to contact the clutch safety switch. It can be replaced by using a small bolt and nut with the head of the bolt facing the safety switch.

Let me know what you find.

 

 

Did you do any troubleshooting before deciding to replace the starter?

Turn headlights on and make sure they stay on while the key is turned to start. If you hear noise from the starter but it does not turn, try to turn the crankshaft by hand (key OFF. put a socket wrench on the crank bolt and turn counterclockwise) to check that the engine is not seized up.

 

Yay, another one of those thread. One post wonder.

 

Engine isn't seized as I can pop start the car no issue. And ya I did try trouble shooting the old starter before I replaced it and the solenoid was bad in it. I'm gonna trouble shoot this one tomorrow. Haven't had time with work and the fact it's 10° here.

 

Thanks, I'm gonna trouble shoot this tomorrow and find out. The old starter was bad and that's why it was replaced. I'm hoping this new one isn't bad right out of the box.

 

The ground wire connected to the tgermostat housing?

 

I don't have a test light but I do have a multimeter like, what's the voltage for the solenoid switch?

 

Approximately 12 volts.

You can bypass the switch by disconnecting the small wire at the starter then use a test wire from the small wire terminal on the starter to the + on the battery. The engine should crank (so make sure transmission is in neutral and brake applied). This tests the starter, battery, and the big power and ground wires between them.

 

Turns out the ring with teeth on the flywheel was loose. Ended up just replacing the flywheel. Can't believe it was just that. The starter ring on the flywheel somehow came loose.