Click no start after starter replace
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Click no start after starter replace Hello all,
I have a 1999 Honda Civic DX manual transmission that i recently did a clutch job on as well as a starter replacement, as it had died on me (bench tested to confirm). Now i have the new starter installed. When the key is turned the starter solenoid clicks once and the starter doesen't turn. Battery seems to be working as the headlights don't dim and i recently charged it to full. The dash lights also don't turn off when you try to crank. The ecu and clutch sensors also seem to work because the fuel pump kicks on after you turn the key, indicating that it thinks the engine is running (cel also comes on). The engine is also not locked up and can easily be turned with a socket. The new starter is a Bosch rebuilt unit (SR1309x). Any help would be appreciated.
I have a 1999 Honda Civic DX manual transmission that i recently did a clutch job on as well as a starter replacement, as it had died on me (bench tested to confirm). Now i have the new starter installed. When the key is turned the starter solenoid clicks once and the starter doesen't turn. Battery seems to be working as the headlights don't dim and i recently charged it to full. The dash lights also don't turn off when you try to crank. The ecu and clutch sensors also seem to work because the fuel pump kicks on after you turn the key, indicating that it thinks the engine is running (cel also comes on). The engine is also not locked up and can easily be turned with a socket. The new starter is a Bosch rebuilt unit (SR1309x). Any help would be appreciated.
Last edited by jf42; Oct 23, 2020 at 07:33 AM.
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Re: Click no start after starter replace
A few things:
-Measure battery voltage while trying to crank, shouldn't go lower than ~10V.
-Verify you installed the starter correctly. All wiring hooked up?
-Verify battery voltage on the main starter cable. Verify battery voltage on the solenoid wire when ignition turned to crank.
If all of that checks out I would lean towards a bad starter.
-Measure battery voltage while trying to crank, shouldn't go lower than ~10V.
-Verify you installed the starter correctly. All wiring hooked up?
-Verify battery voltage on the main starter cable. Verify battery voltage on the solenoid wire when ignition turned to crank.
If all of that checks out I would lean towards a bad starter.
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