Intermittent problem with starter solenoid?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Den, Apr 3, 2007.

  1. Den

    Den Guest

    1997 Civic EX. Turn the key and nothing. Keep trying, and it will
    miraculously start normally. Never a hint of a problem until
    yesterday. Battery OK. Everything else electrical works. No anti-
    theft system. Besides checking for voltage at the solenoid when the
    key is turned what are the most likely suspects? Clutch interlock
    switch? Other relays I don't know about?
     
    Den, Apr 3, 2007
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  2. Den

    Den Guest


    Thanks for the link. Den
     
    Den, Apr 3, 2007
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  3. Den

    motsco_ Guest

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    Read this thread, follow the links. Decide which problem is yours.

    http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=20252&highlight=solenoid

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Apr 3, 2007
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  4. Den

    Jim Yanik Guest

    I have a 94 Integra GSR that had the same problem;the copper solenoid
    contacts erode and only make intermittent contact,then fail completely.
    It was a Denso starter that does not have a replaceable solenoid.
    I believe your model has a different starter that can have the solenoid
    replaced without replacing the entire starter at great expense.
    I was able to find a place that sold me a kit of replacement contacts and
    plunger and "rebuilt" the solenoid myself.I haven't had any trouble since.
     
    Jim Yanik, Apr 3, 2007
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