Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
07-28-2006 | 11:23 PM
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Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
battery over a 2 year period.
I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
shade.
I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
supposedly replaced it.
Any ideas?
3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
battery over a 2 year period.
I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
shade.
I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
supposedly replaced it.
Any ideas?
07-29-2006 | 12:16 AM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>
> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> battery over a 2 year period.
>
> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> shade.
>
> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> supposedly replaced it.
>
> Any ideas?
-------------------------------------------
You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
Heat is hard of batteries too.
'Curly'
>
> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> battery over a 2 year period.
>
> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> shade.
>
> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> supposedly replaced it.
>
> Any ideas?
-------------------------------------------
You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
Heat is hard of batteries too.
'Curly'
07-29-2006 | 12:16 AM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>
> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> battery over a 2 year period.
>
> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> shade.
>
> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> supposedly replaced it.
>
> Any ideas?
-------------------------------------------
You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
Heat is hard of batteries too.
'Curly'
>
> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> battery over a 2 year period.
>
> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> shade.
>
> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> supposedly replaced it.
>
> Any ideas?
-------------------------------------------
You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
Heat is hard of batteries too.
'Curly'
07-29-2006 | 12:16 AM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>
> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> battery over a 2 year period.
>
> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> shade.
>
> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> supposedly replaced it.
>
> Any ideas?
-------------------------------------------
You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
Heat is hard of batteries too.
'Curly'
>
> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> battery over a 2 year period.
>
> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> shade.
>
> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> supposedly replaced it.
>
> Any ideas?
-------------------------------------------
You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
Heat is hard of batteries too.
'Curly'
07-29-2006 | 12:16 AM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>
> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> battery over a 2 year period.
>
> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> shade.
>
> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> supposedly replaced it.
>
> Any ideas?
-------------------------------------------
You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
Heat is hard of batteries too.
'Curly'
>
> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> battery over a 2 year period.
>
> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> shade.
>
> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> supposedly replaced it.
>
> Any ideas?
-------------------------------------------
You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
Heat is hard of batteries too.
'Curly'
07-29-2006 | 12:17 PM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
> Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
> Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
> 'Curly'
Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
installed.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
> Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
> Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
> 'Curly'
Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
installed.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
07-29-2006 | 12:17 PM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
> Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
> Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
> 'Curly'
Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
installed.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
> Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
> Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
> 'Curly'
Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
installed.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
07-29-2006 | 12:17 PM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
> Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
> Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
> 'Curly'
Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
installed.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
> Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
> Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
> 'Curly'
Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
installed.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
07-29-2006 | 12:17 PM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
> Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
> Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
> 'Curly'
Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
installed.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
> Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
> Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
> 'Curly'
Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
installed.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
07-29-2006 | 01:56 PM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:16:06 -0600, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
>-------------------------------------------
>
>You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
>owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
>aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
>Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
>'Curly'
I wouldn't rule out a failing starter. Mine failed with similar
symptoms - sometimes taking two or three clicks before it would crank.
Problem got gradually more frequent and more severe. New starter
fixed it for good.
You should check connection to battery, starter and ground to make
sure they are clean and secure.
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
>-------------------------------------------
>
>You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
>owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
>aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
>Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
>'Curly'
I wouldn't rule out a failing starter. Mine failed with similar
symptoms - sometimes taking two or three clicks before it would crank.
Problem got gradually more frequent and more severe. New starter
fixed it for good.
You should check connection to battery, starter and ground to make
sure they are clean and secure.
07-29-2006 | 01:56 PM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:16:06 -0600, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
>-------------------------------------------
>
>You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
>owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
>aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
>Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
>'Curly'
I wouldn't rule out a failing starter. Mine failed with similar
symptoms - sometimes taking two or three clicks before it would crank.
Problem got gradually more frequent and more severe. New starter
fixed it for good.
You should check connection to battery, starter and ground to make
sure they are clean and secure.
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
>-------------------------------------------
>
>You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
>owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
>aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
>Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
>'Curly'
I wouldn't rule out a failing starter. Mine failed with similar
symptoms - sometimes taking two or three clicks before it would crank.
Problem got gradually more frequent and more severe. New starter
fixed it for good.
You should check connection to battery, starter and ground to make
sure they are clean and secure.
07-29-2006 | 01:56 PM
#12
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:16:06 -0600, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
>-------------------------------------------
>
>You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
>owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
>aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
>Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
>'Curly'
I wouldn't rule out a failing starter. Mine failed with similar
symptoms - sometimes taking two or three clicks before it would crank.
Problem got gradually more frequent and more severe. New starter
fixed it for good.
You should check connection to battery, starter and ground to make
sure they are clean and secure.
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
>-------------------------------------------
>
>You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
>owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
>aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
>Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
>'Curly'
I wouldn't rule out a failing starter. Mine failed with similar
symptoms - sometimes taking two or three clicks before it would crank.
Problem got gradually more frequent and more severe. New starter
fixed it for good.
You should check connection to battery, starter and ground to make
sure they are clean and secure.
07-29-2006 | 01:56 PM
#13
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Posts: n/a
Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:16:06 -0600, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
>-------------------------------------------
>
>You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
>owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
>aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
>Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
>'Curly'
I wouldn't rule out a failing starter. Mine failed with similar
symptoms - sometimes taking two or three clicks before it would crank.
Problem got gradually more frequent and more severe. New starter
fixed it for good.
You should check connection to battery, starter and ground to make
sure they are clean and secure.
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:
>Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
>>
>> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
>> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
>> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
>> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
>> battery over a 2 year period.
>>
>> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
>> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
>> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
>> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
>> shade.
>>
>> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
>> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
>> supposedly replaced it.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>
>-------------------------------------------
>
>You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
>owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
>aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
>
>Heat is hard of batteries too.
>
>'Curly'
I wouldn't rule out a failing starter. Mine failed with similar
symptoms - sometimes taking two or three clicks before it would crank.
Problem got gradually more frequent and more severe. New starter
fixed it for good.
You should check connection to battery, starter and ground to make
sure they are clean and secure.
07-29-2006 | 03:17 PM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
Jim Yanik wrote:
>
> "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
> news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
>
> > Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
> >>
> >> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> >> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> >> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> >> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> >> battery over a 2 year period.
> >>
> >> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> >> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> >> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> >> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> >> shade.
> >>
> >> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> >> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> >> supposedly replaced it.
> >>
> >> Any ideas?
> >
> > -------------------------------------------
> >
> > You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> > owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> > aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
> >
> > Heat is hard of batteries too.
> >
> > 'Curly'
>
> Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
> replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
> installed.
>
> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
>
> --
> Jim Yanik
>
I had such a problem with a '76 Honda Civic. My cure was to wack it
(starter) with a jack handle and this worked for nearly a year after
which I had it rebuilt..
JT
07-29-2006 | 03:17 PM
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Re: Is the starter failing in an Accord LX?
Jim Yanik wrote:
>
> "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
> news:44CAE106.EFB9CD13@interbaun.com:
>
> > Fabiorossi5@yahoo.ca wrote:
> >>
> >> 1999 LX. I hear every ten minutes a weird little motor noise for about
> >> 3 seconds when it is park in the driveway at home. It is very quiet.
> >> I cannot tell what it is. Only real motors are mirrors?? almost like
> >> an electrical fule pump coming on??? It appears this is killing the
> >> battery over a 2 year period.
> >>
> >> I put in a new Interstate battery about 4 months ago. I tested it on a
> >> charger and it looks okay. When I go to start it sometimes just
> >> clicks. The second or third try kicks over. Sometimes it starts
> >> normally. Sometimes it takes 4 tries. Daytime temps are about 92 F in
> >> shade.
> >>
> >> I am wondering if the starter is going or if there is a solenoid on the
> >> starter? There was a recall on the ignition by the key and the dealer
> >> supposedly replaced it.
> >>
> >> Any ideas?
> >
> > -------------------------------------------
> >
> > You are hearing the ABS charging up. I think it's mentioned in your
> > owner's manual. Clean and tighten BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables. They
> > aren't able to carry current because something is loose.
> >
> > Heat is hard of batteries too.
> >
> > 'Curly'
>
> Honda starters also have solenoid contact problems,some solenoids can be
> replaced,others need the contacts and plunger replaced,or a rebuilt starter
> installed.
>
> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
>
> --
> Jim Yanik
>
I had such a problem with a '76 Honda Civic. My cure was to wack it
(starter) with a jack handle and this worked for nearly a year after
which I had it rebuilt..
JT