1996 Honda Accord Starter Solenoid Stuck

1996 HONDA ACCORD
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FUNKENSTEIN321
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yesterday morning i noticed a noise coming from under my hood, i returned home and shut off the ignition and the noise persisted. I moved the ignition 2 clicks up and the engine started without being cranked. I assumed it was the starter and waited about an hour. The noise remained untill I reved the engine and hasnt returned. I had been noticing that sometimes i would attempt to start it and the starter wouldnt engage but i heard what sounded like a fan, thats the best description of the sound that i can think of, and also it cranks slowly at times... could this be the selenoid?
Mar 23, 2006 at 7:56 AM
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JAMESLILLY
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i had the same problem with my car 95 accord vtech engine...i changed the alternator belt and the power steering belt. now i have a problem with it again , the car just randomly shuts off while im driving and you can smell something burning under the hood, any idea of what that might be
Mar 24, 2006 at 12:36 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Yours sounds like the solenoid is not disengaging itself. If as you say the car started that easily it sounds like the solenoid is stuck. Pull the starter and have a look. The solenoid is sticking and sometimes will return or disengage.
Mar 25, 2006 at 3:39 PM
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Suggested Repair

Pull the starter and inspect the solenoid. The symptoms point to a sticking solenoid that is not disengaging, which can let the engine start without cranking and keep the noise going until it releases.

Conversation Summary

A 1996 Honda Accord owner reported under-hood noise that continued after the ignition was shut off, then the engine started without cranking when the key was moved. The starter sometimes failed to engage, cranked slowly, and made a fan-like sound. An expert said the starter solenoid is likely stuck and not disengaging, and recommended pulling the starter for inspection. A later comment about a 1995 Accord shutting off with a burning smell was not specifically diagnosed.

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