1989 Honda Accord Starter solenoid

165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SPRBAR
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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/
Sep 8, 2008 at 5:46 AM
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KHLOW2008
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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?
Sep 8, 2008 at 7:24 AM
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