92 Accord EX-R - reconnect battery, starter starts to spin

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Dysont, Dec 21, 2003.

  1. Dysont

    Dysont Guest

    K, My car died on me so I ended up getting it towed back to my house. After finding out that the battery was dead I proceeded to try and recharge it. The charge took and now I'm trying to reconnect it but as soon as I connect both terminals it looks like the starter starts to spin and whine. Will I require a new starter? Or is there something I might be able to do to stop it from going as soon as I connect the battery?
     
    Dysont, Dec 21, 2003
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  2. Dysont

    N.E.Ohio Bob Guest

    Sounds like the solenoid is sticking. Try the hammer trick from under
    the car. Hit the starter a couple of good wacks on the metal case with a
    good sized hammer.
    May need to remove and test the starter if problem persists. bob
     
    N.E.Ohio Bob, Dec 21, 2003
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  3. Dysont

    Dysont Guest

    Thanx for the input Bob. I managed to disengage the solenoid and reconnect the battery however ....

    Now when I turn the key it just makes a kind of humming noise and don't turnover or anything. Guess that means I need to replace the solenoid or starter, no?
     
    Dysont, Dec 21, 2003
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  4. reconnect the battery however ....
    turnover or anything. Guess that means I need to replace the solenoid or
    starter, no?

    You should first try buying and installing a new solenoid. If that does
    not solve the problem--buy a new starter. If you have the lack of
    funds--you should be able to buy a starter from the owner or manager of a
    car junk yard.
    Even if they don't have one in stock, they should be able to get you one
    from another junk yard dealer on their computer network.
     
    Bill B. Johnson, Dec 22, 2003
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  5. "Dysont"
    If you meant the humming of the starter motor, try observing the mechanics of
    why it's humming. Is the gear not engaging the flywheeel? Is the solenoid
    lever loose/jammed? You might want to fire it up outside and watch the
    "flywheel catch gear" extends to it's potential.
     
    Indian Summer, Dec 22, 2003
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