Joe <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in news:tvVGf.984$s36.170@edtnps89:

> I have 114,000 Km which is about 68,000 mi. No other signs of
> electrical trouble although I have smelled some kinda electrical smell
> from under the hood although very faint and only after it is warmed
> up. Maybe it's related. Funny how I didn't put two and two together.
> Duh. The solenoid is also a good possibility. The dealer didn't think
> it was the battery but I didn't press the issue since there was a
> recall on the ignition switch and that was the best course of action
> and the time.
>
> damn wrote:
>> Battery condition tested? can get a free test from auto zone type
>> stores. Battery cables and ground wire in front of engine all tight
>> and corrosion free? cables on starter clean, tight and corrosion
>> free? could also be a starter solenoid going bad. I have the same
>> vehicle (126k miles) but have not experienced the same problem. How
>> many miles on yours. Has there been any work done to the vehicle just
>> before these symptoms started? What does the dealer say.
>>
>> On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:21:41 GMT, Joe <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I have a 98 Honda CRV which I very much enjoy. When I turn the
>>>ignition key there is a significant delay between turning the key and
>>>the starter kicking in.
>>>
>>>All the panel lights up as expect, just the actual starting is
>>>delayed.
>>>
>>>Sometimes it takes 4-5 seconds. Only happens once in a while but
>>>seems to be getting more frequent.
>>>
>>>I just had the ignition switch replaced as part of a Honda recall so
>>>that wasn't the problem.
>>>
>>>Ideas?
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>
>>
>

I had to rebuild the starter solenoid on my 94 Integra;when I turned the
key,I would get "click-click-click" like the battery was dead,but with a
new battery,and after several tries,the motor would crank and start
immediately. The solenoid contacts were worn down to half original
thickness at the contact area. My starter was a Denso model that was
supposed to be a "replace-only" repair,but I found a site for new contacts
and plunger for $30. Getting the bottom starter bolt off was a bitch;it's a
LONG bolt,and hard to access with a wrench.Replacing the contacts and
plunger was EASY after that!

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