Ok like the title states. My oem starter died on me one day out of the blue. I go to the local autozone and have it tested and its indeed toast. I get a replacement and install it. It sounds like the solenoid isnt pushing out the starter gear fully. But you can hear it spinning. After quite a few tries you can get it to catch and start though. I test and make sure its getting power. I also changed out the tranny ground. Because it was a little corroded. I also checked the flywheel to make sure it wasnt missing any teeth. I took that starter back and got another one and this one did the same thing. So Ive read that ppl have recieved two bad ones in a row so I took it back again. Well now Im on the 5th one and its doing the same thing. I cant figure it out. Anyone else out there have this same problem??? And yes Im 100% sure Im getting the right starter. Went to two different stores thinking that it was just a autozone junk part.


Modified by accord91h22 at 4:30 PM 10/19/2006

 

The only thing I could think, after trying 5 different starters, would be that the starter isn't lining up properly, or the spacing is off somehow.

Did the starter come with any shims?
Using your OEM bolts?
Identical starters?

 

All of them have been identical. OEM Bolts and everything. They didnt come with any shims. Didnt really think it would be off to where Id need them. Havent heard of anyone else using shims on a honda either just old chevys and such.

 

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This is true. Just trying to throw something out there for ya. AutoZone has always (that I know of) sold 2nd rate parts. I used to work for O'Reilly's, and I had alot of people dissatisfied with AZ's parts in general.

I'm trying to see what else could be the problem.

Are all your connections solid?

Either that, or the solenoid is just weak in general. I'm not really sure.

 

Hey dont get me wrong I really appreciate the ideas!! I made sure the main power wire was all tight and such. When I checked it it was giving me a 12.6volt reading at the starter so it should be good too. But I wouldnt think 5 starters all have weak solenoids?? Im really confused on this one. And it figures it gives me all this trouble when I put it up for sale too. haha

 

Figured Id post on here as to what the problem was. The gear witrh the teeth for the starter seperated from the main part of the flywheel!!!!!

 

Nice pic after the tranny came out!!!

 

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