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94 Honda Del Sol Wont Turn On Without Starter Jump

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Old Jul 1, 2021 | 03:38 PM
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Default 94 Honda Del Sol Wont Turn On Without Starter Jump

Car is 1994 Honda Del Sol

Starter went out about a week ago. Replaced Starter at Shop, Worked fine for a whole two days. Notice small struggle to engage the starter for those two days.

When the key is turned, lights, air, dash, radio all work.

Hear small clicks sometimes from engine bay when the key is turned.

When I jump the starter the car cranks and turns on. It doesn't stall and as long as it drives it's perfectly fine. No other apparent issues while driving.


I have inspected the battery cable running to the starter, as well as the cable that runs the relay. I am new to fixing cars so I am a little at a loss for what to check next.

any ideas?
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Old Jul 1, 2021 | 04:48 PM
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Default Re: 94 Honda Del Sol Wont Turn On Without Starter Jump

There's a ground wire on the starter I believe. It may be attached via a slide in clip. Make sure that isn't loose. If it's loose the starter won't engage/crank.
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Old Jul 4, 2021 | 06:34 AM
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Default Re: 94 Honda Del Sol Wont Turn On Without Starter Jump

Battery cables or battery.
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Old Jul 4, 2021 | 07:56 AM
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Default Re: 94 Honda Del Sol Wont Turn On Without Starter Jump

either a defective starter or like he mentioned a ground issue. The ground cables will corrode and turn green and not allow enough current flow, make sure the engine and trans cables are still good and the points where they connect are clean.
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Old Jul 4, 2021 | 11:43 AM
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Default Re: 94 Honda Del Sol Wont Turn On Without Starter Jump

Check all wires at the starter are properly connected.
Check your engine and transmission grounds
Check your 12v battery
Check your alternator
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