Acura starting problem

snipped-for-privacy@webtv.net wrote in news:27867-4548F21F-1139@storefull-

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Clean the thick cable from the + terminal of the battery to the starter (both ends!). Sand both the cable's ends and the battery post. Also sand the negative cable and its post.

Finally, make sure the engine's ground cable is still attached and is cleanly connected. This runs from a valve cover nut to the rad support, on the driver's side of the rad. It has a tendency to come apart from vibration.

When you crank, does the dome light dim to nothing?

"TeGGeR®" wrote in news:Xns986EB974CA0EBtegger@207.14.116.130:

Don't forget the starter solenoid contacts. He hears the click of the solenoid,but no real electrical contact is made,thus no cranking.

Sounds like it might be a failing starter solenoid or possibly poor contact somewhere. Start by removing and cleaning all of the connections at the battery and at the started solenoid.

Another possibility is a weak starter motor.

John

Cleaned the wires and the ground from the motor appears to be good.

Dome light dims very little,all dash gauges are bright.

Solenoid clicks,but no turnover,it was doing it only in the morning,now its happening more often.

Any tricks involved in removing and replacing the starter on one of these?

Jim Yanik wrote in news:Xns986EBF26B80ECjyanikkuanet@

129.250.170.85:

The contacts are not a problem with the '90's Mitsuba starter. Later Hondas with Denso starters are prone to the contact problem. But then you never really know at this age, do you? OP should add that to his list if other stuff checks out OK.

snipped-for-privacy@webtv.net wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@storefull-3217.bay.webtv.net:

What's the battery's state-of-charge?

To check:

1) Turn headlights on for five minutes 2) Turn headlights off and wait five minutes 3) Check voltage across battery terminals.

Report results along with ambient air temperature at tinme of testing.

*If* you get correct voltage and all connections are bright, then starter is probably bad. Is it original?

Great point! If the charging system isn't keeping the new battery fully charged (or if the battery is draining a bit overnight) these symptoms make sense.

Mike

Checked the battery and it is good replaced it about 2months ago,had a friend who is a tech put a load tester on it monday.Lights are bright etc. Replaced the alternator about 4 years ago.

My mom bought it new in 89,original almost everything including the starter,car has about 177xxx miles on it and has never really given me much trouble outside of the ign. switch replacement and the module that seems they all go through that was replaced about two years ago.I use it to haul/chase parts everyday.Best car I ever owned.If it was anything else I would probably junk it.

I am leaning towards replacing the starter because it appears that everything else is okay,and the years and miles on it.But am open to any suggestions.Any tips/tricks on getting the bolt on the back of the starter loose?

Thanks for the input.