starter motor replaced, still won't start
#1
starter motor replaced, still won't start
I was getting a good solenoid click with no rotation of starter motor, so i promptly replaced starter with a rebuilt Denso. What a job. Thanks s2k forum for helpful tips. The old starter I removed works fine on the bench! All that work for nothing. My last sports car was an xke, and when the starter clicked with no turning, I simply replaced the starter (25 yrs ago). Oh well, technology has replaced me. I am googling for wiring diagram of starter circuit--best i can find is from an rx7 and an accord. can anyone help? one relay under dash is clicking, but the 3 under dash relays are not labeled in owner's manual. Clutch switch and starter button seem to be working. Ignition switch lights up dash normally. Is there a 2nd starter relay somewhere? There is no power to to heavy red cable on starter soleniod. I will recheck my positive battery terminal. By the way, the starter had been intermittent for months, but would eventually start when problem ocurred. The car has a Viper alarm which appears to work normally. I have had this 2004 for 2 years, but drive it rarely--the roads in Queens are terrible. Shop manual by Honda looks like 150. on ebay; I can't seem to find a Haynes manual. Can anyone help? Would greatly appreciate wiring diagram of starter circuit...thanks alot, glen
#3
If you haven't tried cleaning your battery terminals, you need to rule that out. Use a battery terminal cleaning tool or a wire brush/sandpaper to remove the oxide layer. A bad battery connection can cause your symptoms. So can a bad battery.
#4
thx! done; battery and terminals are like new...
#7
Swap the starter relay in the under dash relay box with a similar one from the same fusebox ( demister or fuel pump are the same). I've seen these get dirty contacts. You can prise them open and use a thin strip of emery paper between the contacts. Hold contacts closed over a strip of emery paper ( med grade) and pull the paper through facing both sides to clean the contacts.
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#8
You can download a 2000-2003 Service Manual here. (Even though you have a MY 2004 it should be sufficiently similar.) The section for the Starting System starts on page 59. It has step-by-step troubleshooting info.
P.S. I would not advise using abrasives (e.g., emery cloth or sand paper) on gold-plated contacts. Use an electrical grade contact cleaner.
P.S. I would not advise using abrasives (e.g., emery cloth or sand paper) on gold-plated contacts. Use an electrical grade contact cleaner.
#10
this is my job today: i will test the voltage, then jumper cable from battery terminal positve to the 14mm big solenoid bolt and i bet the starter will turn. my alternator is still off, so i can get to it. i see the thick red cable disappear under a black plastic pan behind left front wheel under the car. i will have to trace that snake. this is torture, but better than paying the crooks around here. i have power at the auxiliary fusebox under hood with the 100 and 60 amp fuses in it...