1990 Acura Integra My car starts 9 and a half times out of

Tiny
WBROWNJRR
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  • 1990 ACURA INTEGRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
This car runs great, very reliable:9 out of 10 times itll start great. Like the other day it wouldnt start and I tried it several times, it just clicks.(Batterie is great)Then 2hrs later I come back and it fires right up, like nothing was wrong, very iretating.

(I just bought this car a month ago, the guy I got it from says the guy before him installed the key or ignition in a weird way so somebody couldnt just start it easily.)
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Saturday, May 1st, 2010 AT 3:41 PM

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Tiny
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Hi WBrownJrr,

If the sterter is clicking without it cranking, then the starter is failing. Either the solenoid contacts or carbon brushes are wearing off.
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Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 AT 9:56 AM
Tiny
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Is thier a video I could get an idea on how to do this?It looks kind of involved, what would I have to remove in order to remove the starter?How long approximetly should this job take? Thanks again
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Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 AT 1:55 PM
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There are no videos available.

To remove the starter, you would need to disconnect the battery, remove the air cleaner hose and disconnect the starter motor.

Removing the 2 holding bolts would enable you to remove it.
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Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 AT 3:53 PM

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