Starter won't disengage
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Was messing with the starter some. I pressed on the bendix and got it to snap back in. It snapped in pretty hard. I am thinking about taking it to Advance and having them test it and see if it is working now.
If it is working now, how likely would it be to re-screw up?
Would rebuilding the solenoid be a good idea, and if so, how do I get it apart? All other solenoids I have found examples of have screws to take off the end cap.
If it is working now, how likely would it be to re-screw up?
Would rebuilding the solenoid be a good idea, and if so, how do I get it apart? All other solenoids I have found examples of have screws to take off the end cap.
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The shaft the starter gear slides on should be lubricated. I would lube good and have starter checked at auto parts.
The starter solenoid may be the sealed unit type that can't be repaired. I looked at 90 shop manual and this appears to be the case for 90 Accord. It's the Nippodenso that is repairable. I'm pretty sure the Mitsuba is not repairable.
good luck
The starter solenoid may be the sealed unit type that can't be repaired. I looked at 90 shop manual and this appears to be the case for 90 Accord. It's the Nippodenso that is repairable. I'm pretty sure the Mitsuba is not repairable.
good luck
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A plunger in the solenoid is what controls the gear being thrown out and then retracted right?
So if I replace the solenoid I should be in business? But how long of a life do starter motors usually have?
So if I replace the solenoid I should be in business? But how long of a life do starter motors usually have?
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A bad solenoid/contacts would cause the starter not to work at all. When the solenoid engages, it pushes out the gear.
This sounds like your bendix needs some lubrication. I would suggest some high temperature grease to do this. Lithium or moly grease would work.
If you have the starter out, then you can replace the contacts and plunger. You can take a look to see if something is causing the plunger to stick.
There are some youtube videos on how to replace the solenoid and contacts.
This sounds like your bendix needs some lubrication. I would suggest some high temperature grease to do this. Lithium or moly grease would work.
If you have the starter out, then you can replace the contacts and plunger. You can take a look to see if something is causing the plunger to stick.
There are some youtube videos on how to replace the solenoid and contacts.
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What is responsible for retracting the bendix gear?
A summary of whats happening, I am spread out between a few threads and im not sure if all this information is in here.
Before removal, if I went anywhere near the battery post with the cable it would arch/spark like crazy.
When I took it out that problem stopped. I found the bendix was stuck in the engaged position. I took the starter to get tested and both autozone and advance said the starter was good, before I pointed out the stuck bendix. I brought it home and manually pushed the bendix back in place.
Is the stuck bendix due to the plunger in the solenoid? Or do mitsuba starters have a bendix drive in the starter motor that propels it outwards and back in and that needs replacing/repair?
Also, would all the arching and sparking be caused by the bendix drive being messed up, or does that mean the solenoid is bad as well?
PAhonda, I thought the contacts are inside of the solenoid? With the mitsuba solenoid I don't think you can rebuild it, just replace it.
I really need a diagram of my starter because I really don't fully understand what all is happening inside of it, if anyone has one it would be greatly appreciated.
A summary of whats happening, I am spread out between a few threads and im not sure if all this information is in here.
Before removal, if I went anywhere near the battery post with the cable it would arch/spark like crazy.
When I took it out that problem stopped. I found the bendix was stuck in the engaged position. I took the starter to get tested and both autozone and advance said the starter was good, before I pointed out the stuck bendix. I brought it home and manually pushed the bendix back in place.
Is the stuck bendix due to the plunger in the solenoid? Or do mitsuba starters have a bendix drive in the starter motor that propels it outwards and back in and that needs replacing/repair?
Also, would all the arching and sparking be caused by the bendix drive being messed up, or does that mean the solenoid is bad as well?
PAhonda, I thought the contacts are inside of the solenoid? With the mitsuba solenoid I don't think you can rebuild it, just replace it.
I really need a diagram of my starter because I really don't fully understand what all is happening inside of it, if anyone has one it would be greatly appreciated.
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What parts to clean on a starter with bendix issue
Hey everybody, thanks for all the help so far!
Trying to clean up my starter in hopes of making the bendix function again
I am guessing I need to clean all this gunk/lube out of this area of the casing?
Is this lube/gunk even supposed to be on this gear? If so, should I clean it and replace with either white lithium or high temp wheel bearing grease(thats what is available to me) ?
I am guessing the green goop covering the screws should stay. But what about the other goop all over the forks there. Should I clean it up and replace with white lithium or wheel bearing greese
Heres a pic of some of the greese that came off the casing
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Trying to clean up my starter in hopes of making the bendix function again
I am guessing I need to clean all this gunk/lube out of this area of the casing?
Is this lube/gunk even supposed to be on this gear? If so, should I clean it and replace with either white lithium or high temp wheel bearing grease(thats what is available to me) ?
I am guessing the green goop covering the screws should stay. But what about the other goop all over the forks there. Should I clean it up and replace with white lithium or wheel bearing greese
Heres a pic of some of the greese that came off the casing
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See attached images regarding inspection of the overrunning clutch assembly and greasing the gears with molybdenum disulfide grease. These pics. are for a Denso brand starter on the 5th gen Accord; but, should be the same as a 4th gen Accord Denso starter.
If that is a Denso brand starter, you might also check the condition of the contacts. A search on the internet will shows various places selling the contacts, etc.
Rebuild your starter for less than $20 - Team Integra Forums - Team Integra
If that is a Denso brand starter, you might also check the condition of the contacts. A search on the internet will shows various places selling the contacts, etc.
Rebuild your starter for less than $20 - Team Integra Forums - Team Integra