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

1991 HONDA ACCORD
186,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DANTHEMAN888
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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!
Oct 10, 2022 at 11:39 AM
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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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Oct 10, 2022 at 4:14 PM
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DANTHEMAN888
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turns out it was a fuse. thank you
Oct 18, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Oct 19, 2022 at 11:43 AM
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