96 Accord will not turn over

Greetings, I have an 96 Accord 4 dr LX a/t with 156k miles. Initially would click at starter solenoid when trying to start but now finally refuses to turn over at the starter. Replaced starter, master relay, starter signal fuse (in fuse box) and battery load tests ok. I am pretty much at a loss any ideas. Thanks Greyhound Tampa, FL

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Grey-hound
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You need to make sure that you have a good 12 volt feed to the starter, and you need to make sure you're getting a 12 volt signal on the start wire when you turn the key to the start position. A few possibilities come to mind, bad neutral start switch, bad ignition switch, or maybe a fried fusible link. Since you've thrown a bunch of parts at this problem already without success I would suggest doing some diagnostics prior to changing anything else.

Chris

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Hal

If you've replaced the starter, main relay.... rather expensive... Did you ever think about the switch on the column?

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Bob Johnstone

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Grey-hound

Assuming your diagnostics have CORRECTLY pointed you to not getting the proper 12 volt signal to engage the starter solenoid, I would suggest testing your finding with the aid of an assistant before tearing apart your column. The start signal can be jumped from the battery, and with the key in the run position it should cause the engine to start when you manually override the circuit.

Plus you can test for 12 volts at the starter, neutral start switch, etc with the key turned to start if you have an assistant.

Normally, the ignition switch is installed with bolts that are tightened until the heads break off. It's supposed to be a theft- deterrent thing. To get them out you'll probably have to chisel a notch into them and then use a standard screwdriver to back them out. You can buy replacements at the dealer or you can probably find some normal replacements at the hardware store to make the job easier if you have to do it again.

Chris

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Hal

I've done one in an Integra. Not too difficult. The switch is on one side, the lock mechanism on the other. You can pull the switch without tearing everything apart.

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Bob Johnstone

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