Jim Yanik wrote:
>
> "YaleBoundCivic" <JoshuaS.Ray@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:1151705764.352310.222420@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:
>
> > I recently replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 92 1.5l Civic LX. It
> > was running just fine, but now when I turn the key all i hear is a
> > clicking noise. It sounds like the solenoid is working, but the
> > starter motor is not turning, any thoughts or corrections.
> > Thanks
> > Josh
> >
> >
>
> Probably a worn starter solenoid;IIRC,Civic starters have a replaceable
> solenoid....without having to replace the entire starter,but if that's not
> the case,as was with my 94 Integra,then check out this site;
> http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Nippondenso.html
> You can buy replacement solenoid contacts and plunger and "rebuild" the
> solenoid yourself at considerable savings.It only cost me $30 USD PPD to
> do my starter.The hardest part was getting the lower starter bolt out,in
> order to remove the starter assembly for rework.It was frozen into the
> aluminum block...the bolt has long threads.Replacing the contacts and
> plunger was easy.
>
> The problem is that the contacts inside the solenoid get eroded by the
> starter current and eventually do not make contact anymore. You hear the
> clicking of the solenoid coil moving the plunger,but the contacts are not
> completing the circuit for the motor to get power.
>

I've replaced many Honda starter contacts without replacing the plunger and
never had a come back. There's very little wear on the plunger side of the
contact. Honda used to, and may still sell a replacement starter contact
kit. These included the contact and the plastic bushings. In addition,
just so others know, the contact can usually be replaced with the starter
still in the car (only one of the contacts need to be replaced as the other
does not wear much at all). I've done many and not found a need to remove
it. These were mostly earlier cars up through the '91 Civic. I suppose
that some later models which could have more crowded engine compartments
might be problematic.

Eric