1997 Honda Passport Clicking Starter

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1997 HONDA PASSPORT

Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Honda Passport Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I just replace the battery and alt. On my Passport last winter. Now I am having some problems with the starter.

I went to go start it this morning and all it would do was click ONCE. The lights were on bright and my battery gauge was showing full. So I tried it a could times. Turn it, click, turn it, click, about 5 times. Then the engine rolled over but only for about 1/2 a second, not long enough to start. Then I got a couple more clicks when trying to start it. Finally it started right up.

Is my starter going bad? Do I maybe have a loose connection somewhere? Where is the starter located on the Passport?

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MATHIASO

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The problem is the starter.

(Follow the positiv battery cable, it will lead you to the starter.)
To remove it,
Disconnect the negative battery cable .

Remove the heated Oxygen (HO 2 S) sensor connectors

the exhaust front pipe

The heat shield

The starter wiring connectors and finally

The starter motor

NOTE: label any wire disconnected, to make installation more easier.

To install it
Install or connect the following:
Starter motor. Tighten the bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).

Starter wiring connectors

Heat shield

Exhaust front pipe

Heated Oxygen (HO 2 S) sensor connectors.

Negative battery cable.
Hope this help.