Integra DC2 starting problems

[minircc]

We have an integra that has intermittent starting problems.

When i tried to crank it sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesn't.
It just ticks once.

So, i changed the battery, twice but the problem still exists.

Most of the times now when i crank, it ticks once, like there's no battery. but battery is full. i'll then try to crank again, and it starts and car runs smoothly. sometimes i have to try 3-4 times. other than that, the car runs perfectly.

any ideas what the problem is?
starter motor, crank angle sensor, alternator, distributor car, sparks?

my understanding are the above problems have different symptoms.

thanks

[Beechy]

sounds like starter motor

[OMG.JAI xD]

Could be ignition switch as well.

But more so starter motor.

[DC2-PWR]

Could be ignition switch as well.

But more so starter motor.

If it was the ignition switch - the car will start, but then turn off.

My guess;
Starter motor
Check your earth's
Check your battery's health with a volt meter - even though you may believe its new.

[Lukey]

sounds like the contacts/brushes in the starter motor solenoid.

i had the same problems but much worse.

heres what mine looked like compared to the new ones.

[m3ntAL_l2]

Try change sparks first... It helped heaps on mine

[Lukey]

any updates champ?

[VTec1987]

Sounds like its the start motor for sure,

Tap the start motor with a hammer..... Give it a try, bet ya it will work

[kdc2]

I had a similar issue on my old DC2, ended up being a loose ground wire. Check them before spending any money, in particular if you have been recently playing in your engine bay.