96 Accord will not turnover

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Grey-hound - 08 Jul 2007 22:24 GMT

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. Am pretty much at a loss any ideas.
Thanks
Greyhound
Tampa, FL

Reply to this Message

Stewart DIBBS - 08 Jul 2007 22:36 GMT

> 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. Am pretty much at a loss any ideas.

Have you checked the IGN key switch contacts? Get out you multimeter and
start tracing the circuit.

SD

Reply to this Message

jim beam - 09 Jul 2007 05:48 GMT

>> Greetings,
>> I have an 96 Accord 4 dr LX a/t with 156k miles. Initially would click at
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> SD

indeed - suspect #1. if not that, look for hydraulic lock. remove
spark plugs and see if it turns over then.

Reply to this Message

Grey-hound - 09 Jul 2007 22:31 GMT

I checked the contacts and in position 3 which is the start position I was
not getting any continuity(bad). So it looks to be a switch. According to
the CDRom manual I have (I hate this one) it shows that changing it to be
straight forward. Since I have never done it do I need any special tools or
expertise to do this or will my backyard mechanic skills be enough?
Thanks
Greyhound

>> Greetings,
>> I have an 96 Accord 4 dr LX a/t with 156k miles. Initially would click at
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>
> SD

Reply to this Message

Michael Pardee - 10 Jul 2007 01:30 GMT

>I checked the contacts and in position 3 which is the start position I was
>not getting any continuity(bad). So it looks to be a switch. According to
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> Thanks
> Greyhound

Look this over http://tegger.com/hondafaq/ignition_switch/index.html and
decide whether it looks like it's within your abilities. Yours may be a
little different but the work is pretty similar. One final admonition - when
putting the switch back on the lock, don't overtighten the screws. Use some
blue LokTite and gentle tightening to avoid breaking the plastic. Don't ask
me how I know :-(

Mike

Reply to this Message

Woody - 09 Jul 2007 18:04 GMT

Take it to a qualified mechanic. You have probably already paid more than it
will cost.

> Greetings,
> I have an 96 Accord 4 dr LX a/t with 156k miles. Initially would click at
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> Greyhound
> Tampa, FL

Reply to this Message

G-Man - 11 Jul 2007 16:32 GMT

Screw the load test, can you jump it?

G-Man

> Greetings,
> I have an 96 Accord 4 dr LX a/t with 156k miles. Initially would click at
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> Greyhound
> Tampa, FL

Reply to this Message