On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 01:54:52 -0400, "play2winbig" <dwentz90@citynet.net>
wrote:

>I have a 88 honda civic dx with a 88 honda crx motor in it. Motor put in 3
>months ago, new belts, hoses. Today I started it, forgot something
>inside, so I shut it off, when I come back it would not start. The motor
>is not turning over at all. There is a whinning noise around the starter,
>high pitched. Battery is new, have full power of lights and bells, fuel
>pump is humming, so I know it is not those things. Should I look at the
>starter first and the solenoid? Need help fast. I have to work on
>Monday. Also, how much trouble are they to take off. I may have to do
>this myself. I need pictures and instructions. Help!!

This high pitched whining noise - does it sound like the starter motor is
spinning? Either the solenoid is not kicking the starter dog into the ring
gear or you have lost a tooth of the ring gear. Turn the engine over by
hand using a 19mm socket on the crankshaft bolt and try again. If nothing,
it's likely the starter/solenoid - try giving it a whack with a heavyish
muffled wrench or small hammer. Some times the solenoid sticks and a light
shock will break it free temporarily.

Oh - when you changed the motor, are you sure you got all the ground straps
between battery, body and engine/trans on properly?

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??