Honda Civic Starter Replacement & Diagnosis
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- How to DIAGNOSE, REPLACE, & INSTALL a new STARTER on an 8th generation Honda Civic. This video includes a list of essential tools, helpful tips, and detailed video of the entire process.
Link for Starter:
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Best video out there for this procedure, and you made it look easy! Thanks for the tips about the electrical tape on swivel joints/fasteners, hadn't thought of that one myself.
Also, just FYI, my 2006 civic starter also began to (intermittently) crank a bit slower around the 250k mile mark. Besides taking a bit longer to start when experiencing the issue, this problem also caused the remote starter to occasionally fail to start the vehicle, presumably because it failed to start within some maximum allowed cranking time. After replacing the factory 8 gauge grounds (all three), which were fairly corroded (i.e. green death on surface, brittle wires that snapped when the grounds were flexed during removal) with 2 gauge wiring, battery terminals, and the battery itself (with an optima yellow top), the problem is still there.
I used an amp clamp to measure peak starting current this past weekend and saw 255 amps during my first cranking cycle, which was, by luck, a slow one. The next 5 starts used between 88-95 amps (peak). Battery was freshly charged as of the first test and each cranking cycle was limited to about 5 seconds with the engine disabled from starting, but spark plugs in (i.e. full compression, so should expect normal amperage draw from starter).
Although the starter itself is still holding out at ~270k, I'll be replacing it soon (my reason for searching for a video like this one), as it seems to be getting a bit worse lately.
Matthew Curran Great comment! This is exactly the information that needs to be out there. The problem disguises itself to be a charging issue, but the culprit is the starter. As you point out, that’s almost certainly the case for you given the repairs and mods you’ve completed on the charging side of things.
And yeah, it’s not too bad of a repair if you’re used to shade-tree mechanicing. Best thing to do is get the car as high up as you can and use something to support your head. Neck tends to get pretty tired. Best of luck!
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Thanks for this video. I am towing my 06 civic to my mechanic to get it done... not a job for a wimp like me.. my gosh couldn’t Honda find a more hideous place to hide the starter!!
U think that’s bad try a Mercedes starter shit will be inside engine
These cars really are not meant to be worked on the motor is ahalf tucked under dash..
lol
Agreed!
This is by far the best video on the starter issue on the 8th gen honda civic. especially showing us the zoomed out view of where you are at (everyone does super zoomed in and have no idea where i'm supposed to be). Well done!
Matt glad you found this video to be helpful! I appreciate the comment as well. Thanks!
What part does he zoom?
Just a note on the off chance it helps someone: I was confused as to how he was able to fit the starter through the gap by the tire. It was because I had driven my car up onto risers to elevate it while he had his jacked. That raised the axels and gave me less room to work.
Good observation here 👆Yes, use jack stands to obtain adequate gap. Thanks for the comment!
Great video! I had to replace the starter in my wife's Civic tonight and this made it so much easier. I especially like the tools list you put up at the beginning, incredibly helpful.
Glad this helped! I appreciate the comment 👍
Get ready to replace this with just two of your pinky
Exactly. Navigation is right.
Thank you for this I would have been stuck without this one! Nice video! 👍
Glad it helped!
Great Video!! 12:15 minute mark last tab.....I think I would just remove the bolt from the starter and leave the bracket connected to the wiring harness. Reuse that bracket. Might need to replace starter on my cousins car. Shame on these mfr. for all the horrible access for maintenance. Was easy to install before the motor was placed in the car.
Lol, I completely agree! Good tip on the wiring harness. That may help!
What brand you bought from Amazon ?? Got a 2010 civic That will replace starter but with so many brands That I dont know which one to get.
Hello! Honestly, I do t remember. I know I put a link for the part in the description, but it was years ago and the link may not work anymore. I bought an off-brand part and so far has been functioning well. Best of luck!
My crappy American made Honda Civic starter only went 70,000 miles. Yet another problem with 8th generation America 2007 Honda Civic . What a lemon.. and shame on you Honda of America!
I hear ya! I’ve gone through an engine block and entire new front suspension. Now other stuff is failing, but after 260,000 miles I do have to cut it some slack. 👎
I just did mine today in the parking lot of a chipotle...it decides to fail anyplace it feels fit lol. I got it done but I did a half ass job, didn't put the bracket back in and the connectors dangling but I got it. Car is in bad shape anyways so install didn't need to be perfect. Just a tip for others out there...as soon as you hear slow cranking...replace the starter ASAP! It's not your battery trust me.
Oh man! Parking lot repairs are always a challenge. Nice job getting it done!
I like the ones you just unbolt and bolt back. Damn foreign junk. I currently have my civics starter unhooked and cannot figure out how the hell to spin it around enough to even see the top. Im thinking tow truck.
I totally hear you. Manipulating the starter to remove then install is damn near the hardest part if not the hardest part. If you can stand it, just keep messing with it and you’ll likely get it out. Best of luck.
I have 1.8 8th gen civic and it does rattling noise when cold start around 1500 rpm. Its half second noise. I wonder if its really starter or VTC Actuator which defective or its oil channels have oil deposits. Video seems good but I think I will take my car to repairman and watch him doing it.
If the car makes noise around 1500 rpm, it’s not the starter. Sounds like an exhaust rattle to me, but the repairman will be able to tell you for sure. Hopefully anyway. Thanks for the comment!
I don't know how u could remove the 2 bolts wit a 3/8 drive. Mine are tight as he'll so I stopped there. Gonna try with a 1/2
I think I got lucky. Others have had a tougher time. The size of the driver shouldn’t make a difference however. All about leverage! Best of luck 👍
Thank You & Excellent video! I appreciate You time in making it. It was Very Helpful and following your instructions I was able to successfully change the starter in my 06 Civic LX 5-spd (186K miles) in about 5 hours. Again Thanks!
Randy Graves sure thing! Always glad to hear this video helped. Thanks!
Awesome video does this work with a 2012 civic. After holding down the ignition for 3 seconds it started up.
Delayed start huh? That’s a bit odd, but sounds like it’s working at least.
My civic is from Canada , I got the bolts off and the clip , could not turn it around to take off electrical connections as of this comment
Hello. Did you end up getting to those electrical connections?
Same issue."Groggy slowish starting. got cold. like -25F. acted like a weak battery. One day forgot to warm it up before bed & DEAD. Jumped it & NOTHING. Got a new battery NOTHING. If i rotate the engine off compression, it rotates the motor half a crank lol. caris an 07 & has 99,000 miles. I'm kinda disappointed. also noticed the lil R18 is leaking EVERY FLUID from everywhere . Honda should of kept the D series in these. I'm certain after i replace this, the block will crack. I always use OEM honda fluids, And OEM oil filter w Mobile 1 every 5-6,000 miles. Mine has been a lemon for years. Cant get far enough ahead to replace it. I will be buying a V6 RAV4 after this.
TheeJoeyLee man, that’s sound terrible! We’ve (nebraska) been getting unseasonably cold weather here too, but not -25! I think our coldest was -10 or so... luckily I had the starter replaced by then. But yes, the starter failure is difficult to diagnose because it presents itself as a battery problem. As you found out. Also, this is the second engine I’ve had in this car. The original engine cracked at 235,000 miles. Luckily, the original engine had a warranty extension and the replacement was completely free of charge. I have a video on how I found the crack on my channel as well. It’s titled water pump replacement fail, or something like that. Best of luck!
Now i see why most mechanic remove the axhaust pipe is more work but easier to remove starter
Hello. Yes, that does free up much needed space. I didn’t want to do that in order to make this less intimidating as exhaust bolts can be a bear. But yes, that does help. Thanks for the comment and good tip 👍
Just my opinion being this starter is a pain in the ### to replace I recommend a brand new Oem factory starter instead of knockoff crap from Napa autozone or Oreileys as I would not want to do this job twice even though cost is twice or more as much
Haha, 100%!
keys for my removal success: front jackstands wheel off and back on ramps , tape on swivel joints, impact wrench, 1/2" breaker bar, tiny 1/4" ratchet and small extension and 8mm helped removed the old starter stand off brackets/bolts to give even more room - (the whole old starter just comes apart in pieces armature and body and end plates) . absolute struggle tonight with my 2009 east coast coupe - the bottom one took all my might to loosen even straight on with the huge breaker bar - i used pb blaster on there too and let it sit after impact wrenching. had to use the impact wrench to remove the connection lug bolt, it was too tight for ratchets and i had no good leverage. had to watch vid several times. thanks for all the camera angles in your how to.... tmrw we put on the new one for more adventures on the driveway. new batt and alternator and removed/cleaned the 3 main ground straps /batt terminals prior to resorting to do the starter.
Wow, that’s some pain! Best of luck on the install. The hard part is out of the way 👍
Got the new one off amzn installed today and she started right up like a new car. Relieved i don't have to dig further into the electrical aspects of the car this time.
Dude thanks so much. I cant imagine filming while doing a job like this, its alredy such a pain lol. Respect
That is no joke! Filming makes it 5x more difficult, but I wanted to show the good people in the Honda community how to fix their babies. Lol. Thanks for the comment and no sweat!
I took my old one off today and thought to myself there’s absolutely no way I could ever film a PITA job like this
@@reginaldoppenheimer334 No joke. Getting that long bolt back in was such a pain for me. End the end I'm pretty sure I just crossthreded it and sent it lol
WHO is the genius SOB that came up with that location? Must be the junior member of the engineering staff. Gee, I thought the Buick 3800 starter resembled childbirth! They should make the engineers swap this stuff out so they will have an idea what people are up against!
I absolutely agree! Service parts need to at least be serviceable!
@@FastFixUA-cam yes It would be a bitch for them to do even at the honda dealer
Spot on with your diagnosis and solution. I had exactly the same problem, and your solution worked perfectly. The location of this thing was a major P.I.T.A., but your tips made an epic profanity fest into something do-able. I got it done start to finish in about 4 hours. Thank you so much for sharing! You saved me a crap ton of time and money! I post a lot of videos of my own along these lines, but I couldn't add anything to this. Nicely done!
That’s awesome to hear! Glad this video helped you. The fix definitely isn’t easy, but 4 hours is a nice complete time!
I completely understand on the video comment. I don’t tent to do videos on topics that have been well covered either. Thanks for the comment and happy new year!
How on earth did you manage to rotate the fn thing. Why is this such a difficult repair. Got quoted 1100 from honda to replace.
$1100? Oh yikes. That’s crazy, even for a dealership. I know it’s difficult just keep at it and try new methods. Easy to say, hard to do. Best of luck man!
@@FastFixUA-cam Was able to finally get the dang thing off. Supreme pain in the ass. My body is sore like my younger days playing football 😂😂😂
Bro phenominal explanation! THANKS!
You are welcome! Thanks for the comment!
Blueoyster5, this is the best video I've seen for replacing the starter on my 2007 Honda Civic EX with 140100 miles on it. I put the miles on the cars I drive. It's September 15, 2019 and I bought it May 2017 two and a half years ago. Got a great deal on it at $7,000 and only 17105 miles when I drove it home. My friend told me about his friend taking the car to Carmax after his mother passed away and they offered him $7,000, but he didn't have the title in his name yet. I found out about it and called him. Met him 130 miles away with the money a couple of days later and waited until he received the title back from the state, met him at his bank, got the title put in my name, met my friend at the DMV, got the tags and drove it back home that weekend. My biggest problem these days is I don't trust too many people to work on my cars or anything else for that matter. Sorry, but too many people just don't take pride in their work and the customer suffers. After I bought it, the first time I changed the oil I had to use a breaker bar to get the plug out and I was afraid I might strip it, but not after seeing how tight the last mechanic had tightened it. I personally hadn't changed oil in years. It's a challenge to me these days. I'm certainly not a mechanic, but I believe I can do this and it isn't going to be easy as I can see by your excellent video.
I'd encourage anyone who looks at this video to subscribe. I think you have done your best to help us to be able to do the job or at least have a better idea of whether we want to do it ourselves. Thanks. Sixpick6pic
Thank you for this reply. You said exactly what I try to do in my videos. To show in detail how the job is done and accurately portray how easy or difficult the job will be. It’s very hard to show how difficult a job is through video because so many of the challenges just can’t be grasped by watching someone do it. In fact, I feel it almost makes it look easy and we can get a false sense of ability from that. I’m glad you got the point I was trying to make.
And I can’t believe you had to use a breaker bar on the drain plug. That’s just outrageous... and I 100% agree with you regarding pride in work. Unless the work is backed by a good warranty, it’s hard to extend the necessary trust in people sometimes.
Glad to hear you got a good deal on a low miles car. My civic has been pretty good to me considering the use I’ve put it through. Cold winters and hot summers and a lot of driving.
Best of luck to you when you decide to tackle this job! Feel free to let me know how it goes. Take care.
Very nice. Tips where you need them. Perfect!
Glad this video helped! Thanks the comment!
Overall how long did it take you to replace it?
Keep in mind I filmed too, so it was over a two day period. However, I’d say a good 4-5 hours is a good estimate with no filming.
Thank You for your great video. My 2012 Civic starter needed replacing. Saved me 300 dollars.. 6 hours of tight work.👍🇺🇲
Yes sir! Glad this helped. Thank you for the awesome comment. USA! 🇺🇸
How many miles did it have?
@@robwright4398 149000
Best instruction video yet on this subject & I watched a few. Keep up the good work !!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom Ronca thank you sir! I appreciate the comment!
Got the old one out, not too bad we’ll see how tomorrow goes with putting the new one in, thanks for the video!
Glad you’ve made it half way! Best of luck on the installation 👍
Thanks, this will help a lot. $600 bills to have the dealership do it. $200 for a new starter...$135 for a rebuilt one. I am taking the plunge so wish me luck.
Kyle Ernst The cost of the repair is what drove me to fix it myself as well. Just take your time and have the right tools. Best of luck!
@@FastFixUA-cam Finished and all turned out well. Thank you very much for your expertise. It was a great help!
Kyle Ernst glad it went well!
Sir, Thank You! Your video helped me decide it is best to take my civic to the mechanic for starter installation. Yeah, they are going to rake me over the coals but good Lord there is no way I can perform that operation especially with my large hands trying to fit through those small gaps and through a wheel well. No Sir
dabrownhornet99 Sounds like a smart choice! Glad this video helped you come to a good decision. Hopefully the coals aren’t too hot! Take care.
How’s the starter from amazon still working ?
Hello. Yes, still going strong. Thanks for the question 👍
This one of the hardest ones to do with out a lift
Absolutely!
Dude, thank you SO much for this video. I really appreciated how you explained how your were oriented to the vehicle and thoroughly and concisely explained each step. I don't have the money to drop $700 at the dealership so being able to do this for $100 and a few hours of my own time is an incredible relief.
Dandelion Music my pleasure, man! I found the other videos to be good, but just not detailed enough. And the money is always in the details. Best of luck and thanks for the comment!
Great video boss. Thank you.
You bet!
I've watched a few videos before tackling this job and this is the best video. The camera placement is excellent and shows every last detail. He even showed his perspective of how he's viewing it from under the car. There's no question about what you're looking at. Great job! Chilton could never explain it this well. I'm used to working on old American classics so modern, foreign cars are out of my league. Thanks for the great video.
Hello. That’s one hell of a compliment and I sincerely appreciate it. Thank you for taking the time to write this. It’s much appreciated 👍. I’m glad the video helped! And I’m in the same category regarding foreign cars. This Honda was my intro to off-shore mechanicing. 🤣
This video was perfect. I was able to replace my 2006 civic in about 4 hrs. Saved over $200 from the lowest quote I got from a shop, even with extra equipment I bought.
The long bolt in the back is way father back then I would have guessed. Took me about 30 mins to find... But with the extra extractors, swivel joint and jack stands it was a piece of cake.
That’s excellent! And I agree. The long bolt is sort of a bear, but manageable. Glad the fix went well for you. I appreciate the comment!
Thanks for the video! Great job. That's no joke getting that thing out of there
Doug Hankins no problem! It was a bit of a bear. I appreciate the comment!
Thank you. I sure appreciate this video.
rmadrzak sure thing! I appreciate the comment.
Excellent video to catch up the greatest tips in this difficult endeavor! I will let you to know the outcomes, Thanks!!!
Best of luck to you! Thanks for the comment!
This was a pain to replace
Yes sir, it’s not a fun one. Glad you were able to get it done 👍
The bolts on mine were INSANELY tight. Couldn't even get the impact wrench to knock them loose. Everyone on here makes getting those things off look so easy. And fuck that top bolt.
Yikes... was it the original starter? That’d be a big factory fuck up if they over torqued them like that. Or you may have had a lot of corrosion. Damn man, sucks!
Very nice video. I've liked all the tips. Thank you. I am changing my starter now but got stuck with the upper bolt. Every video shows easy removal. My bolt is seized. Is it possible?
Hello. It’s possible that it’s seized, but I’d say not likely. Some are just harder to remove than others, but you clearly have a case where it is on the harder side. Can you spray any lube like PB Blaster on it? Try that and wait a while (15min to 30min) and try again. Or, attack the bolt from different angles with patience. The last thing you’ll want to do is trip the bolt head so take care in making sure the socket is well attached to the bolt. Give er hell and hope it’ll break loose. Best of luck. Feel free to keep this thread updated 👍
@@FastFixUA-cam I did use PB Blaster yesterday. Will make another approach today. I will let you know. Thank you for the encouragement 👍🏻
@@FastFixUA-cam job done. PB Blaster and different angle helped. My arms are scratches and tired but I have satisfaction of not giving up. Thank you for your guidance 👍🏻
@@lesio333 fantastic! Job well done. I’ve had several people quit while trying to get the top bolt out. Glad you saw it through. Yes, satisfaction is absolutely there and money saved. Nice! Thanks for keeping me updated 👍
First, great video. This was not easy to shoot. Replacing the starter is a nightmare. Getting the starter bolts out is difficult, to say the least. They are stuck because they're steel inside of aluminum. Once you get those out, you think you're doing great. Wait until you try to get them back in. I finally used my left hand to align the starter, then my right hand to start the bottom bolt and after a very long time of trying, I got it. BE VERY careful. You're done for if you strip those bolt holes. I used anti-seize in the God forbid chance I have to do this again. I did remove the exhaust pipe to give me just a skoshi bit more room. I live in the desert, so rust wasn't a problem even though I spent 3 years in South Dakota. Other tips: Invest in a some very long 1/2 impact extensions with impact universal joint. Those bolts only require 47 ft lbs, but you end up with twist in the multiple extensions like I did. It can be done, as I did, with multiple 3/8 extensions, but better with 1/2". Remember, don't do this if you're rushed or hungry; someone could die.
🤣😂🤣 that’s great! You’re not wrong. Thanks for the laugh and good suggestions 🤙
Great video. I might try it that way next time (maybe there won't be a next time!) I like the idea of putting the rear wheels on ramps to get extra room under the car. I ended up removing the passenger side CV axle (much easier to remove that I thought, Thanks UA-cam!) and the exhaust pipe. It made the job MUCH easier.
James Wilson haha, hopefully there won’t be a next time! I thought about removing those pieces too, but I wanted to make this process as simple as possible, but I’m sure having the extra clearance would’ve been great. Thanks for the comment!
@@FastFixUA-cam And yes, my symptoms were exactly as you described. Slow crank when cold. Sometimes it would just click and then turn over on the second try. I thought it was the battery but battery tested OK. Decided it had to be the starter. It was. Lucky I didn't get stranded somewhere. Mine is a 2008 with 180k miles.
James Wilson yes, lucky indeed! At least they give us a warning!
Me as well! My hands were not fitting well in the spaces and I felt like it would be easier to do the wiring by being able to rotate the starter and bring it almost straight down.
Thank you for the video, very informative. Seems I have a different starter from Japan. Any knowledge about getting a replacement for that starter? Ebay came up with some matches but I’m not eBay savvy.
Reesez123 sure! I linked the starter in the description and I’ll also link it in this response below. I’ve found Amazon to be the best when ordering auto parts. Their interface allows you to add your vehicle then their software checks the parts you’re viewing against your vehicle. Amazon will tell you if the part matches or if it does not. Best of luck on your repair!
www.amazon.com/DB-Electrical-SMU0435-31200-RNA-A51-SM710-01/dp/B00ZYNMGK0
This video was very helpful & detail for my 09 Honda Civic. This car doesn’t have access to from the tire to remove D starter. I removed n replace the starter from a gap I found behind the tranny n engine. I wasn’t able to removed d starter from the tire side I had no room there. Installation was much easier than removal. I spend all day yesterday 🙏 Remember to buy a stubby 3/8 flex ratchet, joint socket adapter n lots of extensions it going to make life n day easier. Much appreciated
Hey there. Yep, absolutely can turn into a multi-day job. Glad you got it done! Nice job 👍
Thank you so much for this video! Helped out so much! One small thing I found, the bolt for the terminal is a 13mm not a 12mm!
Hey, you might be right on that bolt size! I probably won’t go under the car to verify, so I’ll take your word for it. Cheers mate! 👍
@@FastFixUA-cam it might be both 13 and 12 mm depending on who rebuilt it and what they had handy at the rebuilding Factory
Just replaced my starter today. This video really helped a lot. I used the same amount of extensions haha Thank you
Haha, great to hear! Glad the video was of use to you. I appreciate the comment!
I saw 6 completed videos and this is the best 👍
Glad you liked! I feel like my video should be at the top of search results, but clearly UA-cam disagrees 😂. Best of luck to you!
I also have an 08 civic that has been having a hard start problem. I first cleaned the corroded battery connectors , worked for a while. But then it started doing it agian. I thought it was a bad battery, nope. She's just over 200k miles, looks like I'm getting a new starter.
Yes, likely the starter… but definitely have the battery tested before you change the starter. Best of luck!
Thanks for this video! Tight spot. Few hours but got it done! Honda dealer wanted $900 to install new starter. Bought a new Honda starter for $200 and installed myself.
Nice work!
Glad that bracket with the two 10s and a 12 isn't anything major. Lost one of the 10mm screws. Great vid. I didn't realize i should take the wheel off first.
Glad it helped! Haha, yeah we all loose the occasional screw/bolt. 👍
Thank you the hard way you explained things and working same time in difficult situation. You the best
You bet! Appreciate your comment 👍
I’m doing my girlfriends 2012 civic and I have big hands and you’re dead on everything you recorded and have stated I got frustrated and had to take a break on reinstall having trouble getting starter back in position . Gonna get back on it in the morning .oh yeah I’m 6’4 290lbs doesn’t make it any easier lol!great video sir good luck on getting that money godbless
Yeah man, it can be a frustrating mess…especially if you’ve got big hands. Your size may not be ideal for this job, but I’d sure as heck would want you around if the car needed to be push started. 👍. Best of luck with the rest. Hey, if all else fails try and have your girlfriend with smaller hands manipulate the starter into place. 🤚thanks for the comment!
Best vid. Checked them all, yours is the one that got it done.THANK YOU!
Awesome, thank you for letting me know! Glad this video helped and thanks for commenting! 👍👍👍
Wouldn't be easier to pull the axle out?
Some go that route. Easier in the sense that you’ll have more access to the starter, but more difficult as you’re having to remove the axle creating more work for yourself. Sort of a pick your poison scenario. Thanks for the question 👍
@@FastFixUA-cam I just did the job and decided to pull the axle out and just put a new axle in since it was out. Car had 95,000 miles, original axle, wasn't giving me problems but it was out. I also took off the exhaust bend where it comes underneath from the manifold. With the exhaust piece off and the axle out the job wasn't so bad, the hardest part after that was the top bolt for the starter. Thanks
Best video showing how to do each step. I didn't know the back bolt is hanging out that you can actually see. Nice Job!
Do Dinh thank you! I appreciate the comment. Take care!
Amazing video. Thumbs up!! One question, What is the green tab on the top of the starter? I’m very confused about what that is, is it important?
Hello. Not exactly sure what you’re referring to. There are a few different green tab / green electrical connections. I’m guessing it’s one of those. Maybe a ground connection. Yes, it’s important. Sorry I can’t be more precise. 👍
UPDATE, it was the starter that went out. thanks for this video.
Dfflictim Strikess you are welcome. Take care
@@FastFixUA-cam that's Latin?
Just did this job on a 2007. Since I had the car on ramps, removing that exhaust pipe section was the only way to get the starter physically out. The pipe hardware was surprisingly easy to unscrew, two bolts, three nuts and it drops right out. The hardest part of this entire job is getting the starter mounting bolts in on reassembly.
Yes, I’ve heard others that have said removing the pipe is the way to go. And completely agree regarding the hardest part. Not a fun job, but a big money saver.
THANK YOU SIR !! I've been fighting my Honda for 2+ months trying to figure out why my car had symptoms the same as you. Changed battery and still had problems. Changed starter today (what a pain !!),,,,,but extremely good news because the car started immediately. Thank you again !!
Awesome! I know that this issue is a head scratcher. Glad you got it done!
Symptoms and Diagnosis were spot on!! I started with a new battery as well.. But the problem wouldn’t correct itself.. I watched your video and it was exactly the same problem! The starter was disguising itself like a dead battery... Changed my starter and boom!! problem fixed! Thanks for the video!
CHRISTIAN SUAREZ you bet! Glad the video was of some help and happy to hear you got your car fixed! 👍
Great video! Between this video and Big Dog's I was able to replace my starter on my 2008 yesterday. I new I would need every single 1/2" extension I own all at once someday! Here's to another 206k miles for my beloved Civic!
Ha! Yes, all the extensions! Glad you got it going 👍👍👍
i use my car for my job i turn my car on and off 80 times a day what should i do to make it last?
I'm not a mechanic, so take what I say with a grain of salt, but servicing the regular maintenance items is your best bet. However, if you use the car that often, expect the life of parts to not last as long.
@@FastFixUA-cam thanks
first I figure out how to save wear and tear on your ignition switch. And I wud buy an oem Honda starter
I just did this exchange. Biggest pain in the ass ever. Reinstalling the top bolt was the most difficult. Removing the exhaust pipe gives much needed room and it's only a few bolts.
Good tip for those having trouble with the top bolt. For whatever reason, mine came out fairly easy. Thanks for the comment!
Anybody thinking about doing this job themselves.. you've been warned. This job is terrible. I seriously considered lighting my car on fire several times during the course of the repair. He does such a good job explaining it which gave me a false sense of confidence. I got it done eventually but it was a pain (~5 hrs). Getting the top bolt back in was god-awful.
👆this is true. It’s hard to gauge how hard or easy a repair will be through the lens of a camera. I for example, have the advantage of long and skinny arms. Others may not have this advantage. Also, experience working on cars is a large benefit. The top bolt is hit and miss on the difficulty scale. Mine was easy, but plenty of others have had a hard time.
Glad you got it done 👍
I got stranded 45 mins away from home (sucked!), I tried knocking on the starter and had a friend turn the key, but no luck. I will be returning tomorrow and I'm going to try to replace it based on your video. I watched a few other videos and said screw that haha. But after watching your video with such concise details, I'm giving it a shot. Thanks for the thorough video and wish me luck ha
Joe Humeas Yeah sounds like a bad time to break down! Usually never a good time! If you’ve got some mechanical know-how, you’ll be able to do it. Main thing is to make sure the wiring clips are all unclipped so you have adequate room to work and to be patient and take your time. I had to stop several times to rest my neck, but it worked out pretty well. Better than I expected. Best of luck!
Blueoyster5 so I gave it a shot and it was rough. After 3.5 hours I had to head back home. I was able to remove the old starter and get the smaller bottom bolt in (not all the way in!) the new one. I’m going to head back tomorrow to finish up. None of my bolts unscrewed easily and the clips were all just as difficult. I was able to clip the black electric clip onto the new one and I screwed the 10mm nut on, then covered that nut with the black rubber sleeve/cover. And then I half way screwed on the bottom smaller bolt, so the new starter is in place. Should my car start up now? Or does the long bolt need to be in place before it will work? I’m sort of nervous I put this in and my car still won’t start. Any further tips are appreciated thanks!
@@joehumeas7196 Damn, kudos to you for tackling this job off site! I'm not sure I would've been brave enough to do that, so right on ya man. Otherwise, it's an absolute necessity to have both bolts firmly in place before trying to start the car. Anything less and you could destroy your new starter and possibly the flywheel. Definitely don't risk it. The starter (when activated) produces a ton of torque to spin the engine to get it starting. If the gears that mesh the starter to the flywheel become misaligned you could grind them together or at worse, break off gear teeth. It sounds like you've done everything else correctly, so I wouldn't be too worried if the problem is indeed the starter. Sounds like you've just got the starter bolts to finish and it'll be smooth sailing from there. Hope it comes a bit easier when you get back at it.
Blueoyster5 Yeah I would do anything to have been able to get it at least in my neighborhood. I put the black electrical clip on and I’m super nervous it’s not on tight since I didn’t hear a click? Should it def click? I’ll try to pull on it tomorrow and see if it’s secure. Yeah, I’m hoping tomorrow goes much smoother/easier. Thanks again for the help and the awesome video.
Joe Humeas I don’t think you’ll necessarily hear it click when it connects. If you pushed it on with adequate pressure, you’ll be good. You could pull a little on the wire and make sure it doesn’t pull off, but otherwise I’d say the odds are in your favor.
I was pulling my hair out till I watched this video today, very helpful, thanks!
Man, I hear you! Just wait until you do the repair! 🤣🤣 best of luck!
not seeing ANY diagnosis
It was at the beginning. Hard to image how you missed it.
So did it fix the problem you didn’t really show that it starts now
Yes, it did solve the problem! Thanks for the question.
My starter had the same slow death symptoms exacerbated by the cold weather. Did a lot of fooling around with batteries wasted of alot of time with dxing.
thanks to your video I myself changed the one of my honda civic 2007 thanks
Great to hear that. Glad you were able to get it done. Nice job 👍
Great vid! Helped me with a few sticking points. Thank you very much!
You bet!
I was charged 600 for this.... I should’ve just done it myself....
Yep, that’s the going rate. I’ve spent a lot of money on mechanics in the past...before youtube was a thing.
Saved me $480. I really don't think I could have gotten all of the fiddly bits done without this video. Thanks so much! 2013 Civic EX Starter Replacement.
You are welcome! Always good to hear another success story 🤙
One of the best hands on video
Thank you!
Thanks for this video. I am towing my 06 civic to my mechanic to get it done... not a job for a wimp like me.. my gosh couldn’t Honda find a more hideous place to hide the starter!!
Ha! Hiding is an great way to describe its location! I commend you for recognizing your strengths. Some have tried this repair then complained at me for not being able to complete it. Thanks for the comment!
Im doing this right now for my 2007 and it SUCKS!!! But i came across your video and i will try to finish it tomorrow. Im having a problem rotating the stupid thing to get to the last 2 steps. I noticed you rotated it the opposite way i was trying i think, so i will try again tomorrow. Thank you for taking your time to film this and the extra tips.
God bless
John 3:16-21
I feel your pain! If you’ve gotten this far, you’ll get it. Patience is required. I got frustrated multiple times and I remember it was during the install. If you’re having a hard time getting the sucker to install, just wait for the bolts! Just kidding, you’ll be fine. Just keep at it. Best of luck!
@@FastFixUA-cam Thank you for the encouragement. Heading out now to try again.
Got it done today, Praise the Lord! I about had it and was ready to call a mobile mechanic but i came in the house and had my wife pray with me and it literally fell in my hands.
By the way, the tape on the swivel saved me on putting the top bolt in. Thanks again.
Best video I found out of all ! I had exactly same situation 2009 Civic with 230,000 miles and 15 degrees out! watched it a half of dozen times before I finally “went”for it lol. everything went well until I got to the top bolt, I had 3 extensions and a swivel joint and it wouldn’t budge.Finally snapped the swivel joint. So my son came over with a 12 inch breaker with a swivel SOCKET on it and it came right off. getting it back on was ok but with out the extra set of hands don’t think I could of got it in by myself, but that’s just me all that tight space I had no patience 😂 couldn’t imagine videoing it at the same time ! But I got her done with your help THANKS SO MUCH !
Great to hear!!! Yes, the struggle with these is real. Glad it worked out! I’m happy to have made the video as it has helped many with a starter issue. Thanks for sharing the success story!
Thanks a lot. You were very thorough in explaining everything. I’m replacing mine today. Gotta buy two more extensions and the swivel.
No problem! Feel free to let me know how it goes. Best of luck!
Did mine this wknd, remain calm and be patient is key. Thanks for the great video!!
Haha, absolutely correct. Nice work 👍
Great video no BS. I didn't have the time to figure this out myself I needed to get it done ASAP and this video nailed it. He tells you everything you need to know, took me about 3.5 hours in my driveway. Thanks for the great video.
You are very welcome! Glad this helped you and I appreciate the nice comment 👍
awesome awesome. just changed an '06 starter with my father-in-law after watching this video and I don't know much about cars. Video was such a help and saved me a couple hundred bucks. Took 4-5 hr. Really appreciated the hints about using the ratchet extensions and swivel head.
two parts were a pain in the A: (1) wiggling the old starter out past the green elbow. (2) putting the top bolt back on with the new starter. However persistence was key and it worked!
4 to 5 hours isn’t bad at all! I completely agree with you on the two paint points, although the top bolt went in very easy for me, so I can’t complain too much about that. Glad this video helped you! I appreciate the comment!
Thanks for making such a detailed vid on this, u da man‼️
You bet! Comment appreciated 👍
Thanks for all of the extra tips you gave nice tutorial.
You bet! Thanks for the comment 👍
I tried this myself it's a pain in the butt. I would like for the car manufacturers to go back to putting stuff where you can get to it.
James B couldn’t agree more! Definitely not the easiest thing.
good good video, thanks for your help to everybody,,thanks👍🏻
You are welcome! Thank you for the comment!
hey crystal this guy shows good no nonsense directions
BRAINWASHED listen to him Crystal he speaks the truth! Haha, thanks for the comment. No nonsense is 100% my goal with these videos. Glad you found that to be true. Take care!
Thanks so much that really helped a lot especially with how to unfasten all the various wire hold down clips. It was wrestling match but it's only half over so far.
No problem! Hope the last half goes well for you. These can be a pain to change. 👍
Thanks bro.
You bet!
Thank you, without this video I won’t be able to change it by myself, also I just saved myself $250, instead of paying somebody else I paid myself 🥳. Thank you 🙏🏼
XC RC you bet! Glad this helped. I appreciate the comment!
My husbands having the hardest time getting to the blots and getting them loose
It can be difficult depending on the condition of the car. Mine was rather easy. I’ve heard mixed results from others... unfortunately there’s not much advice I can offer except to keep at it. If something isn’t working, try a different approach. Hit the bolts with PB Blaster or try different configurations with the tools. Make sure you have the right tools. It makes all the difference. Best of luck.
Seems most of the video you're zoomed in. Cant tell exactly where you are under the hood
Hey John. I’m not under the hood exactly. The view you see is from a cramped position under the car. Best I could do considering the small space. If you watch the full video, I do give position references to help the viewer understand where I am under the car.
Great video. Batt. good, alt good but like you starter motor starts but it is very slow to turn over giving the impression of a dead battery. This is the only video that talked about this specific symptom of a bad starter. Kudos!
Hello. Thank you! Yes, there was definitely missing data on other videos and why I made this one. I’m glad it helped! Thanks for commenting and have a fantastic day.👍👍👍
Excellent video! Very detailed and made the dreaded repair a simpler step-by-step process for me. Thank you!
Excellent! Glad to hear that 👍
Great vid, but you should've started the car to show us the result.
Charlie Castro yes, that would’ve been appropriate. Next time! Well hopefully there won’t be a next time...Thanks for the feedback :)
The link you gave below under the description for the motor starter, will it work for Manual transmission on my 08' Honda Civic?
Hello. This starter says for “auto trans.” Hour best bet would be to add your vehicle into Amazon then see if the starter fits. Amazon will give you alternatives if it does not. Best of luck!
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