starter replaced, NO crank!

[91-accord]

94 cd7

replaced the front upper control arms, so obviously, I had to disconnect the neg from the batt so I could safely undo (not disconnecting any wire that is attached) the fuse box and shoved it slightly to make room. However, as I completed the up con arms, I couldn't start the engine.

syptoms: as key is turned to the ON position, all I get is a few little clicks. Also, for some strange reason, after usually three turns on the key ignition, there is no click and the cluster is not lit (as if power didn't get through).

So, next thing I did, was went and got a new REMANU starter. after installation, Same thing - NO Crank!

I'm a little clueless right now and some advice to which approach to try next would be greatly appreciated.

My next approah is to take the starter back and have it tested. If it is tested good, then I'll try to start the engine using the direct starter method.

Thanks!

[Ghetto_CB7]

starter

You have two wires going to the starter right?

And if you undid the battery cables did you reground the negative??

Other then those I don't know.

[91-accord]

you Have Two Wires Going To The Starter Right? Yes.

And If You Undid The Battery Cables Did You Reground The Negative?? What Exactly Do You Mean?

Other Then Those I Don't Know.

I'm Pretty Sure I Did.

[93cb7alldway]

Check the + cable coming from the battery to the engine bay fuse box aslo the harness coming from the fuse box. It can maybe some loose connection on the fuse box itself.

[wed3k]

whats the voltage on your battery?

[timmy0tool]

i don't have to remove the fusebox to access those anchor bolts. just remove the single 10mm bolt holding the fuse box, and pry those plastic holders up and pull the fuse box out a bit. i had enough room to do remove it. i know since i have 2 5th gens.

but anyways onto your problem. double check all your wiring not only to the battery but to the fuse box as well. the starter isn't the problem here, it's the wiring that you messed with. just make sure to return it what you took off.

[Losiracer2]

if it's just clicking and no lights are coming on in the dash. I would assume your battery took a crap. I would doubt its your starter b/c you really didn't touch it prior to doing the control arms right?

my suggestion, check your battery at autozone or any garage w/ a diagnosing tool. Most places do it for free. If its that, then pop in a new one and you're good to go.

[KillerCam282]

whats the voltage on your battery?

If it's just clicking and no lights are coming on in the dash. I would assume your battery took a crap. I would doubt its your starter b/c you really didn't touch it prior to doing the control arms right?

my suggestion, check your battery at autozone or any garage w/ a diagnosing tool. Most places do it for free. If its that, then pop in a new one and you're good to go.

I agree.

I had a CD5 not too long ago. AFAIK, when this happens there are 3 causes: Bad terminals, Dead Battery, Bad Grounds. The clicking means the starter works, but the power isn't grounded/not enough amps.

[91-accord]

i don't have to remove the fusebox to access those anchor bolts. just remove the single 10mm bolt holding the fuse box, and pry those plastic holders up and pull the fuse box out a bit. i had enough room to do remove it. i know since i have 2 5th gens.

Yeah, that's exactly what I did.

but anyways onto your problem. double check all your wiring not only to the battery but to the fuse box as well. the starter isn't the problem here, it's the wiring that you messed with. just make sure to return it what you took off.

you are absolutely correct. Thanks you for your kindly suggestions.

[91-accord]

Thank you everyone who contributed. I returned the starter and got my original one back. I also noticed that the main battery fuse is only a 50amp (it should of been an 80amp) so I replaced that one and also replaced the ignition/starter 50amp fuse. Now it starts! thanks again!