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The starter solenoid on a Honda Element is integral to the starter. It cannot be replaced without replacing the starter as well.
Even if it is possible it would be much easier to remove the starter and replace the selenoid with the starter on the bench. Your best bet would be just to buy a remanufactured complet starter assembly and replace the whole thing.
I would like to buy a starter without a solenoid.
I had the same problem and it was a bad starter.
It "CAN", but why would you want to? The contacts in the solenoid wear at about the same rate as everything else inside the starter. If the solenoid is bad you'll be better off just replacing the whole thing because the brushes or bushings will be going next then you'll get to remove/replace the starter again.
yes,of course- starter has 2 main mounting bolts,and some wiring looms
A starter solenoid can be bypassed by connecting a jumper wire between the battery and ignition posts on the starter. This will cause it to spin immediately without using the ignition switch.
If your car works fine when its not cold and only wont start when its cold outside then its a bad solenoid and most likely the one that regulates voltage to your starter. This solenoid can not be replaced with out replacing the starter because they are combined. Unless you have a aftermarket starter that will let replace the solenoid without replacing the starter. So all you have to do is take it to a shop and have a new starter put in and your prob should be fixed.
Might be a defective starter solenoid
sometimes, but contact your local auto parts store to see if it is even sold seperately
Sounds like starter solenoid needs to be replaced
if it continues to run even if you shut off the key, and wont stop until you disconnect the battery, you've wired the start wire to the wrong side of the starter solenoid on the starter. if it keeps running but stops when you turn the key off (& motor shuts off), then your starter gear is binding to the flywheel. you need to add a starter shim (perhaps more). these slide between the nose of the starter & the engine block where the two primary bolts bolt the nose to the block by the transmission bellhousing. you can usually add these without removing the starter by first loosening both bolts, then removing only one bolt, sliding the shim into place, then replacing that bolt & removing the other bolt, & swinging its end into place by using the tab on the end of the shim as a lever. then replace the 2nd bolt & tighten the starter back up.