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kblair
May 4, 2009, 03:28 PM
Where is the starter located on a 1996 honda accord?

Krazi
May 4, 2009, 03:47 PM
Trace the positive (+) red battery cable from the battery to transmission, the positive (+)red battery cable leads to the starter solenoid then on down to starter.

4cylinder the starter is on top of the transmission passenger side and the 6 cylinder motor the starter is on the top of the transmission, side.

TxGreaseMonkey
May 4, 2009, 03:48 PM
Beneath and to the rear of the distributor.

kblair
May 4, 2009, 04:26 PM
Thanks guys! I tried to start it this morning and nothing. A/C and radio came on strong so I didn't think it was the battery. Checked the battery anyway for corrosion and there was none. Check the water level and it was fine. The battery is fairly new. I would imagine the starter is the original, as I bought the car second hand. Should I check anything else out before I take the mechanic's word for it? I didn't want to pay for the $75 tow to go 1 mile from my home to the shop, so I asked them if there was a way to start it. They said to bang on the starter and sometimes this would make a connection so that it would start and I could at least get it to the shop. Any other suggestions?

TxGreaseMonkey
May 4, 2009, 04:33 PM
This should help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-3.html#post235560

Be sure to test all underhood and underdash fuses with a test light or multimeter:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-3.html#post252145

Personally, I would remove the battery and place it on a charger--then there's no doubt about whether it's good or not. AutoZone will do this for free. Honda starter motors are very reliable.

kblair
May 4, 2009, 04:41 PM
Thanks txgreasemonkey. I will do that. I'm in Texas too, by the way. Hook 'em Horns!