My starter died about a year ago. I got it towed to a friend's house that had a lift but I only got it about 4 feet off the ground (issue with the lift). I bought a handful of extensions and swivel wrenches. It took me every bit of 4-5 hours to get the old starter out and the new one in. Watching your video, on a regular jack, you complete it in minutes. Teach me, dude.
First off, I'm glad you got your car fixed. That's always a win, and I want to congratulate you. Secondly, editing is a wonder that makes it look even easier. In reality, this repair took me closer to an hour, but that's with filming, which includes which pribabadded 15 minutes. How do I do it so fast? I do this for a living, I work 40+ hours a week at getting better at fixing cars and trucks, I have been for almost 9 years, so there are things that you only get with experience, things like knowing how a bolt feels when tightening it to make sure it's tught but not too tight, knowing what combination of extensions and swivels to use, thinking outside the box ect. So, as far as how to learn, it's almost entirely practice.
Practice makes perfect. It took me all of 6 hours with breaks the first time, then the second time it took me 3 hours, now it takes about half that time. the biggest issue was how to wiggle out the starter to undo the clips and maneuver it out.
I completed this job today. Easy? it's doable, but not easy. You will need a plethora of extensions, ball socket swivels. 3/8 and 1/4 drive stubby and flex head ratchets. Removing the right front wheel allows you some added viewing angles and access to the starter bolts to crack them loose. I removed the lower engine bracket as well which added some extra room . I wouldn't recommend doing it outside in the low 30's like I did., wearing a thick jacket was a royal PITA getting your hands into the places they needed to go.
Granted I did it in the sunshine and mid 70s so my point of view is skewed, but it's not all that bad with the right tools that I showed in the video. In any case I'm glad you where able to get the job done.
The way I dealt with the top bolt is put just a little tape in the socket to hold the bolt in place and when it’s tightened the socket pulls right off, it gave me just the amount of room I needed to attach it and hand tighten without the extenders
Battery died. Recharged and went to start. The starter does fire, but it sounds like it is not engaging the flywheel. Almost sounds like a whine with no resistance. Is the starter the culprit?
Strong possibility, but 2 things, first battery drain is not often caused by a starter. And second, there are a few things that can cause that noise, a bad starter is top of the list, if the car is equipped with stop start technology there's 2 power wires to engage the starter and if they aren't both powered you can have this problem. The 3rd thing is damage to the ring gear on the flex plate. The only way to tell on that one is to pull the starter and inspect the teeth with a mirror.
@@RogueWrenching thanks so much for the time. One caveat, I hooked the battery back up and found that it was only 40% charged to 11v. I believe the starter not engaging the flywheel due to low battery. I hope this adds another possible troubleshoot avenue for others.
@Pacific Mold Design Low system voltage will do lots of strange things key off resting voltage below 11.4v is 0% charge, so always make sure you've got enough energy to spin the starter and the engine.
What would the symptoms be if it’s a faulty starter? My car won’t start. I place the key and all lights turn on well. But no crank. So I’m assuming it’s the starter. Could I be wrong? Please help. Thanks. Great video by the way.
Generally a single loud click is a good Indicator of a faulty starter. But the technical answer is check for power and ground at the starter, and check that it's getting a full 12v from the starter relay.
Question man. There is 3 cables on the harness, 1 to solenoid, 1 for battery and then another one that is on the clip. Where does the last one connect too? I think i broke a wire because there is a wire just chilling where you take the higher clip guide off
I'm not sure off the top of my head based on that description. There is, if I remember correctly, a sensor in that vicinity, but I don't have this vehicle in front of me. If you email me a picture of what you're looking at to RogueWrenching@gmail.com, maybe I'll be able to see something and actually provide some help.
@@justinmcguire6280did you ever find out about the location of that plug ? Having the same issue rn plugging everything back up and I got mad confused ! Sorry to bother hope it went well
Unfortunately, I can't redo the video as this wasn't my car, so I don't have access to it anymore, I can tell you it's under the vehicle on the back side of the engine.
Sometimes. Generally, if you bang on the starter and it starts, that's 99% confidence the starter is bad. But that trick only works so many times. It will get you out of a jam, but it isn't a long-term fix.
That too bolt is a mofo to get to removing and putting back on. I found it easier just to remove the cv axle for myself. But I'm a bigger guy with larger arms than the general Joe Blow
@@andrewk1353 I used one of these: shop.snapon.com/product/Universal-Joints%2C-Chrome-(3-8%22)/3-8%22-Drive-1-11%2F16%22-Friction-Ball-Universal-Joint/FU80B with a couple different extensions to get to it.
My starter died about a year ago. I got it towed to a friend's house that had a lift but I only got it about 4 feet off the ground (issue with the lift). I bought a handful of extensions and swivel wrenches. It took me every bit of 4-5 hours to get the old starter out and the new one in. Watching your video, on a regular jack, you complete it in minutes. Teach me, dude.
First off, I'm glad you got your car fixed. That's always a win, and I want to congratulate you. Secondly, editing is a wonder that makes it look even easier. In reality, this repair took me closer to an hour, but that's with filming, which includes which pribabadded 15 minutes. How do I do it so fast? I do this for a living, I work 40+ hours a week at getting better at fixing cars and trucks, I have been for almost 9 years, so there are things that you only get with experience, things like knowing how a bolt feels when tightening it to make sure it's tught but not too tight, knowing what combination of extensions and swivels to use, thinking outside the box ect. So, as far as how to learn, it's almost entirely practice.
@@RogueWrenching Thanks for the reply, that's helpful.
I thought it said sister 😭😭😭
@@jacobngotngamwong4889yo why I saw that too until you said something and I looked back at it and it said starter, I’m bugging
Practice makes perfect. It took me all of 6 hours with breaks the first time, then the second time it took me 3 hours, now it takes about half that time. the biggest issue was how to wiggle out the starter to undo the clips and maneuver it out.
I completed this job today. Easy? it's doable, but not easy. You will need a plethora of extensions, ball socket swivels. 3/8 and 1/4 drive stubby and flex head ratchets. Removing the right front wheel allows you some added viewing angles and access to the starter bolts to crack them loose. I removed the lower engine bracket as well which added some extra room . I wouldn't recommend doing it outside in the low 30's like I did., wearing a thick jacket was a royal PITA getting your hands into the places they needed to go.
Granted I did it in the sunshine and mid 70s so my point of view is skewed, but it's not all that bad with the right tools that I showed in the video. In any case I'm glad you where able to get the job done.
Doing this crap right now how tf you getting the post nut on to the starter terminal without losing it
The way I dealt with the top bolt is put just a little tape in the socket to hold the bolt in place and when it’s tightened the socket pulls right off, it gave me just the amount of room I needed to attach it and hand tighten without the extenders
Thanks for the confirmation about me not having the patience for this lmao
Happy to help!
Always disconnect battery before attempting this job.
Yes, unless you particularly enjoy fireworks up close and personal.
But yes, I must have forgotten to mention that important safety step.
Getting all the wiring off without breaking the bracket tabs is going to be the hardest part of this job i suspect.
Probably depends on the size of your hands, if you've got tiny hands it's probably not to bad. But yea you've gotta be careful.
Wait so you didn’t have to take the passenger tire off either?
Battery died. Recharged and went to start. The starter does fire, but it sounds like it is not engaging the flywheel. Almost sounds like a whine with no resistance.
Is the starter the culprit?
Strong possibility, but 2 things, first battery drain is not often caused by a starter.
And second, there are a few things that can cause that noise, a bad starter is top of the list, if the car is equipped with stop start technology there's 2 power wires to engage the starter and if they aren't both powered you can have this problem. The 3rd thing is damage to the ring gear on the flex plate. The only way to tell on that one is to pull the starter and inspect the teeth with a mirror.
@@RogueWrenching thanks so much for the time. One caveat, I hooked the battery back up and found that it was only 40% charged to 11v. I believe the starter not engaging the flywheel due to low battery.
I hope this adds another possible troubleshoot avenue for others.
@Pacific Mold Design Low system voltage will do lots of strange things key off resting voltage below 11.4v is 0% charge, so always make sure you've got enough energy to spin the starter and the engine.
What would the symptoms be if it’s a faulty starter?
My car won’t start. I place the key and all lights turn on well. But no crank. So I’m assuming it’s the starter. Could I be wrong? Please help. Thanks.
Great video by the way.
Generally a single loud click is a good Indicator of a faulty starter. But the technical answer is check for power and ground at the starter, and check that it's getting a full 12v from the starter relay.
Question man. There is 3 cables on the harness, 1 to solenoid, 1 for battery and then another one that is on the clip. Where does the last one connect too? I think i broke a wire because there is a wire just chilling where you take the higher clip guide off
I'm not sure off the top of my head based on that description. There is, if I remember correctly, a sensor in that vicinity, but I don't have this vehicle in front of me. If you email me a picture of what you're looking at to RogueWrenching@gmail.com, maybe I'll be able to see something and actually provide some help.
@@RogueWrenching send you an email with photo
@@justinmcguire6280did you ever find out about the location of that plug ? Having the same issue rn plugging everything back up and I got mad confused ! Sorry to bother hope it went well
Kool video
Thanks!
Can you redo the video and actually show where the starter is located? I have no idea what I'm looking for. I need to be shown everything. 😅
Unfortunately, I can't redo the video as this wasn't my car, so I don't have access to it anymore, I can tell you it's under the vehicle on the back side of the engine.
Is it true we can start the car with banging on starter if its bad
Sometimes. Generally, if you bang on the starter and it starts, that's 99% confidence the starter is bad. But that trick only works so many times. It will get you out of a jam, but it isn't a long-term fix.
Where is the starter on a civic coupe 2009, I’ve checked multiple videos and references and not a single one is matching up
It should be where it is in this video. If not, email me the Vin, and I can try and help you out.
What wrench is that?
Which one? I don't think I used anything special, but it's been a few years.
That too bolt is a mofo to get to removing and putting back on. I found it easier just to remove the cv axle for myself. But I'm a bigger guy with larger arms than the general Joe Blow
I just don't want to get married to that CV axle seal, that's why is didn't.
what starter did u use ??
I sourced one from O'Reilly, don't remember the oart number.
I’m doing my starter and that too bolt has actually added 7 extra hours, I cannot get this thing into it’s home
Make sure the bottom bolt is loose enough to wiggle the starter so you can get it lined up.
Can you please provide the tool kit you used for this particular job?
@@andrewk1353 I used a few different tools, which one are you looking for specifically?
@@RogueWrenching the one used to get to the hard to reach bolt in the back.
@@andrewk1353 I used one of these: shop.snapon.com/product/Universal-Joints%2C-Chrome-(3-8%22)/3-8%22-Drive-1-11%2F16%22-Friction-Ball-Universal-Joint/FU80B with a couple different extensions to get to it.
Isnt easy to pull upper plenum
You're welcome to try it. but no it's not.