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If you can hear the clicking sound, there is a good possibility that the starter solenoid is working alright. With a voltmeter check the terminals at the starter itself, not the solenoid, and it should read ZERO volts. At the moment of turning on the ignition you should have 12 volts. If this is the case, then the starter motor is locked/ temporarily frozen, or it went bad. If no voltage on turning on, then you will have to trace the cables that lead to the starter. If you insist on using jumper cables on the starter motor, i recommend that you disconnect ALL electricity from the starter, in order to avoid damage to the ECU and other delicate engine electronic components. Jump start the starter just to unfreeze it, to get it turning, not to start the engine.
check your v-tec solenoidgasket mine was doing same thing it will not leak alot unless your driving it a high rate of speed and u will dump oil and not even notice it..
Detach the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Caution: If you have an anti-theft radio, make sure you have the activation code before disconnecting the battery.
Remove the battery and battery tray from the engine compartment (remove the battery first, then remove the bolts for the battery tray and remove it.).
Remove the lower radiator hose and the wiring harness from the starter bracket.Make sure they are positioned out of the way.
Clearly label, then disconnect the wires from the terminals on the starter motor solenoid (the smaller cylinder attached to the starter).Disconnect any clips securing the wiring to the starter.
Remove the mounting bolts (two) and detach the starter (pull it gently out of its housing).
The main relay is usually the culprit! Its located driver's side under dash uaually bolted with one bolt to the steering colunm. Hope this helps! by the way this controls spark and the fuel pump as well.
It's probably the starter or cable to the starter. If you can get to it check it with a voltmeter while someone turns the key to engage the starter motor. If you have 12volts DC and it doesn't turn it is the starter.Good luck...
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