If I had watched your video it would saved me lots of time. I didn’t remove the wheel and I removed the starter from the bottom. Everything went easy excepted the long bolt. I can’t see that bolt and just go by feeling. I did removed the knock sensor out of the way, and I also unclipped the transmission filter to gain more room.
I own an automotive shop. Thanks for the video. Even using a hoist, this job is a pain. I'm not sure I wouldn't drop the exhaust and go that way next time. I live in Oregon and we don't have the rust issues. It's doable through the right wheel well and that's how I did it. The biggest challenge for me was getting the battery cable to the starter back on. Even taking off all the clips, the cable is so stiff and with little room to work, it sucks. I would make sure to take off solenoid wire first when removing and installing last when installing. It's that stupid boot over the positive lug that makes it so hard. Anyway, thanks for the video. It helped.
I am replacing one on an AWD and found it very difficult with very little room. I had to remove the passenger's axle to gain the space needed for removal. Made it much easier.
@@YevgenyMorozov I did remove the bracket that you mentioned, but still had a hard time getting to the starter. I am 70 years young and have worked on Hondas for over 30 years in dealerships. My body is riddled with arthritis and working on my back in the month of January, my fingers weren't working so smoothly. It took me less than 15 minutes to remove the axle and less than 10 minutes to reinstall. The starter came out with no problems, overhauled the starter, and reinstalled. Made it much easier to remove the starter connections and was able to see more clearly. If I had to do it again, I would definitely remove the axle.
@@johnbreech6280 yeah, I’m 46 and it wasn’t too much fun to slide under the car on a stand in a parking lot. I’m not a mechanic but a piano player lol! Glad I could complete this job.
@@sanhsands6132 nice asking because a friend is asking me to change her starter I’ve worked on my car before dodge and trying to save her a few bucks was it hard or was it piece of cake ?
@@Xhrisnineteen It is definitely not a piece of cake, especially if you are doing it alone. It's a nightmare trying to hold the starter and fish those bolts back into place one-handed. I'd recommend installing a genuine Mitsuba and not one of those off-brand rebuilds if you do it, otherwise you might find yourself doing again.
I assume this crv is fwd not awd where you cannot take starter thru fender liner but you have to go from underneath (removing exhaust pipe is recommend to stay SANE)
My car won't start anymore, it would start but I had to move the key around until it started. Would this fix my problem? I've read that the start could be the main problem
It's very possible the starter needs replaced. Without more information it's not easy to determine if this is the problem. Other possible issues that come to mind are bad ignition switch or loose connections somewhere between the battery and starter.
My experience with cheap parts from Amazon is not good. Whether it's a starter or a sensor, they just don't last long for me. If I'm looking for a cheap part sometimes I go to the junkyard and pull one. You can also check eBay, that's where I bought this starter. Check the description for the eBay link.
@@EpicHelp it is the same job on a 2.4 2017 crv the part is slightly different but the job is the same. even on a 4wd crv i snuck the starter out next to the front cv axle
Appreciate the video but that damn tab that the wiring harness slips on to absolutely will not let go on mine. Hearing you say "you just pull it away from the starter" has been a sick joke.
hi, question. is there a way to test if the starter is going bad. with the starter still in the car....I have the same car and I think it's going bad but I wanna be sure.
Without taking the starter out and having it tested, here's some things you can look for: 1) Clicking noise when you try to turn the key and it does not start. 2) Your dash lights come on when you turn the key, but it does not start. 3) It takes several tries before the vehicle starts. These are general methods and not perfect. Hope this helps you.
I had it not start on about 1 in 20 or 30 starts so it was extremely hard to figure out even for a tech. They could only replicate it once. I still had it changed though since it's a telltale sign and all other components are fine (battery/alternator). For some reason, these model years seem to have bum starters
If I had watched your video it would saved me lots of time. I didn’t remove the wheel and I removed the starter from the bottom.
Everything went easy excepted the long bolt. I can’t see that bolt and just go by feeling. I did removed the knock sensor out of the way, and I also unclipped the transmission filter to gain more room.
I own an automotive shop. Thanks for the video. Even using a hoist, this job is a pain. I'm not sure I wouldn't drop the exhaust and go that way next time. I live in Oregon and we don't have the rust issues. It's doable through the right wheel well and that's how I did it. The biggest challenge for me was getting the battery cable to the starter back on. Even taking off all the clips, the cable is so stiff and with little room to work, it sucks. I would make sure to take off solenoid wire first when removing and installing last when installing. It's that stupid boot over the positive lug that makes it so hard. Anyway, thanks for the video. It helped.
I agree the boot over the lug was difficult. Thanks for your comments.
The starter bolts are 14 mm
The ground wire is 12mm
Thanks for the vid
I am replacing one on an AWD and found it very difficult with very little room. I had to remove the passenger's axle to gain the space needed for removal. Made it much easier.
That's an overkill. There is an L support bracket for the air intake that gets in a way. The rest is easy.
@@YevgenyMorozov I did remove the bracket that you mentioned, but still had a hard time getting to the starter. I am 70 years young and have worked on Hondas for over 30 years in dealerships. My body is riddled with arthritis and working on my back in the month of January, my fingers weren't working so smoothly. It took me less than 15 minutes to remove the axle and less than 10 minutes to reinstall. The starter came out with no problems, overhauled the starter, and reinstalled. Made it much easier to remove the starter connections and was able to see more clearly. If I had to do it again, I would definitely remove the axle.
@@johnbreech6280 yeah, I’m 46 and it wasn’t too much fun to slide under the car on a stand in a parking lot. I’m not a mechanic but a piano player lol! Glad I could complete this job.
This is the best video ever. Now i am going to replace my CRV starter myself.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
How it go?
@@Xhrisnineteen went very well thankd
@@sanhsands6132 nice asking because a friend is asking me to change her starter I’ve worked on my car before dodge and trying to save her a few bucks was it hard or was it piece of cake ?
@@Xhrisnineteen It is definitely not a piece of cake, especially if you are doing it alone. It's a nightmare trying to hold the starter and fish those bolts back into place one-handed. I'd recommend installing a genuine Mitsuba and not one of those off-brand rebuilds if you do it, otherwise you might find yourself doing again.
Thanks a millions . For yours video. You guy are awesome. Save me alot of money
Thanks for watching!
Great video, 2012 has the same location ? And how many bolts are there ? Again thanks
Don't know about the 2012 model. Thanks for watching!
Great job! I have to do one tomorrow. Thanks, great tutorial 😇🤗
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
I assume this crv is fwd not awd where you cannot take starter thru fender liner but you have to go from underneath (removing exhaust pipe is recommend to stay SANE)
Yes, it's FWD. Thanks for watching!
I did it on my AWD by guiding it out the side. Not easy at all though!
Thanks man , last 3 years i worked on chevys now im not at a chevy dealer having to learn , evry cars aches and pains. Buy i got it in and out.
Glad this video helped you. Thanks for watching!
Is the CRV the same design as a HRV? I have a 2016 HRV and need to replace the starter.
I don't know, since I've never worked on a HRV before. If you find out it's the same design please let us know.
My car won't start anymore, it would start but I had to move the key around until it started. Would this fix my problem? I've read that the start could be the main problem
It's very possible the starter needs replaced. Without more information it's not easy to determine if this is the problem. Other possible issues that come to mind are bad ignition switch or loose connections somewhere between the battery and starter.
@@EpicHelp thanks
remember they edited this is a difficult job
Super video informativo
Thank you!
Thank you very much.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Is what i go do this Sunday on my friend car.
Starter is f**** up
Nice video! How difficult is the job?
It's not very difficult if you have an extra set of hands to hold the starter in place when putting the mounting bolts back in. 😃
@@EpicHelp awesome! What do you think about those Chinese made starters on Amazon?
My experience with cheap parts from Amazon is not good. Whether it's a starter or a sensor, they just don't last long for me. If I'm looking for a cheap part sometimes I go to the junkyard and pull one. You can also check eBay, that's where I bought this starter. Check the description for the eBay link.
That is very difficult, 🤣😅
Great job! Congrats 👏👏👏
Honda is becoming more like GM. Starting to do ALOT of stupid shit
Is this the same for 2017?
No, just 2015 and 2016.
@@EpicHelp it is the same job on a 2.4 2017 crv the part is slightly different but the job is the same. even on a 4wd crv i snuck the starter out next to the front cv axle
Thanks for letting me know it is basically the same job. Glad this video helped you.
Appreciate the video but that damn tab that the wiring harness slips on to absolutely will not let go on mine. Hearing you say "you just pull it away from the starter" has been a sick joke.
Sorry to hear that you are having problems with the wire removal. I hope you were able to finish the job.
@@EpicHelp of course. Tin snips removed the tab. Thank you again for taking the time to make the video
Pulling away was easy but I could not put it back for my damn life, just left it hanging. Wires so stiff nothing should happen there.
hi, question. is there a way to test if the starter is going bad. with the starter still in the car....I have the same car and I think it's going bad but I wanna be sure.
Without taking the starter out and having it tested, here's some things you can look for:
1) Clicking noise when you try to turn the key and it does not start.
2) Your dash lights come on when you turn the key, but it does not start.
3) It takes several tries before the vehicle starts.
These are general methods and not perfect. Hope this helps you.
I had it not start on about 1 in 20 or 30 starts so it was extremely hard to figure out even for a tech. They could only replicate it once. I still had it changed though since it's a telltale sign and all other components are fine (battery/alternator). For some reason, these model years seem to have bum starters