1989 Honda Accord Starter solenoid

Tiny
SPRBAR
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  • 1989 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 165,000 MILES
My car did not start yesterday. No problems with the battery. It won't take a jump either. My car repair man just called and said that he had to override the solenoid in the starter because they don't make the part any longer and it was cheaper to do this than to try to replace.

Is this true? What other problems will arise now that the solenoid is overridden/
Monday, September 8th, 2008 AT 12:46 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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  • 41,814 POSTS
Hi sprbar,

That is a new thing that I am learning today. Never heard of such a thing before and wonder how it is done.

Without a solenoid, how would the starter gears engage?
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Monday, September 8th, 2008 AT 2:24 PM

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