Starter Motor

**louisep** · 15-09-2009 03:52 PM

Hi,

I have a 1995 Civic Gli in good condition. However, I am currently having the starter motor replaced for the third time in about 14 months. When starting the car I get that over started noise, and no engagement of the engine. Can anyone explain what's happening. Thanks.

**fabian0** · 15-09-2009 04:01 PM

just clicking noise or what?

**ECU-MAN** · 15-09-2009 05:46 PM

are you putting in recon staters, 2nd hand or new ?

have you replaced the torqu converter ring gear or flywheel ?

**OMG.JAI xD** · 15-09-2009 05:51 PM

^^^

2nd that. Youve probably got a worn ring gear.

**V73C** · 15-09-2009 05:56 PM

if your getting that over started noise then could be ringgear or flywheel. cos this noise means your starter motor is actually working, due to it making that noise

**fabian0** · 15-09-2009 05:56 PM

make sure the new starter motor u're putting in has the right voltage.

also, check your fuel pump or could just be your starter motor relay.

**louisep** · 16-09-2009 11:58 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions.

i have the car at the service centre, starter motors are new, and they tell me they've checked there's no wearing. Are they talking about the torqu converter ringgear or flywheel? The noise is a metal scrapping like the ignition has been turned too far.

**02gzm** · 16-09-2009 03:35 PM

If you can hear that noise then the starter is working.

It sounds like either the units you are using don't have the right sized pinion or the ring gear is worn. D-series pinions should be 9 toothed and rotate clockwise.
Ring gear wear will cause premature failure of starter motors.