Starting problems
Hey guys, I need help, occasionally, when turning the key to start my '05 Accord, (2.4 V-Tech) I will get a buzzing sound. After 1-2 more attempts it starts up. Could it be the starter or a relay? Is replacing the starter a DIY project? any help will be really appreciated.
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I don't have an 05, but where does this buzzing sound like it is coming from: under the dash or in the engine compartment? Is your voltage up?
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I'm not sure, it's my wife's car and I've never witnessed it. She says it sounds like it's coming from the 'behind the steering wheel'. The dealer wants $115 to diagnose it, but they can only diagnose it if they can duplicate the problem, either way I have to pay. A new starter runs about $160, I was thinking about just replacing that without the diagnosis, but it could be just a relay or something, I'll have to dig into it soon I guess.
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Changing the starter is a DIY project, but I would try to diagnose the problem before throwing parts at it.
First off, when she turns the key to start, does the starter motor start turning the engine? |
No, the starter does not engage until the 2nd or 3rd try.
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i would not replace the starter till i am 100% sure,,,,,,,,,,,,usually when a starter is bad it makes a click noise not a buzz noise there is something else going on ,
Alarm ?? relay? |
might try
i had a 1990 5.0 mustang that did the same thing i replaced the starter and it did nothing and sometimes it would not turn off i would have to push the break and drop the clutch but anyways it ended up being a bad connection. what i am trying to say is get the diagnosis done it could be anything if i had to guess i would say your ignition
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I'm having the same problem with my 2007 accord,2.4L..auto.Doesn't happen all the time..buzzes once,then re-try starting the engine and it goes..anyone know what the problem could be??? Thanks
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Where is the buzzing sound coming from?
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around the ignition at the steering wheel..or dash..How I usually start the car is turn the key on,wait till the fuel pump stops pumping and fuel gauge goes up,then turn the rest of the way to start.
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