I decided to swap the main relay and after I did it, it quit cranking?

DANTHEMAN888

MEMBER
1991 HONDA ACCORD
2.2L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
186,000 MILES

Hi, I have the car listed above that I purchased for $850.00. It needed a new fuel pump but it would crank just have to give it a jump and if you would put starter fluid it would start up then shut off due to the fuel pump. So, I decided to swap the main relay and after I did it, it quit cranking, but the starter relay clicks when I try now. Now I am stuck. Help me please!

Monday, October 10th, 2022 AT 11:39 AM

3 Replies

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
54,137 POSTS

It sounds like the starter motor has gone out. To be sure you need to check for power at the trigger wire on the starter.

This guide will show you how:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Here is how you can change the starter out below:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect all electrical leads at the starter.
3. Loosen starter mounting bolts, then remove starter.
4. Reverse procedure to install.

This guide can help walk you through the repair:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Alsom here are the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. Please go over these guides and report back.

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