Buick enclave starter

Proper order of part removal to get to the starter

[@AutoMotoMechanic]

For anyone doing this. STOP
Do not remove exhaust.
Remove lower engine mount and you have all the room.
Takes 45mins to swap starter.
15mm bolts to the mount 1 I hidden under oil filter. Other 3 are easy to get to.
18 mm nut bottom and top of the Cushing for mount bracket.
Then you'll have wide open access to starter from underneath.
Very easy

[@TK-ng9lj]

Any chance of a diagram of the bolts. Thnak you

[@AutoMotoMechanic]

@@TK-ng9lj no. It's pretty self explanatory once ya look at it.
Remove oil filter. Then remove the motor mount. Then you'll have access to starter.
Most of motor mount bolts are accessible from under the car.
Use jack and jackestands to raise and support car.

[@dejvicano8784]

@@AutoMotoMechanic Lifesaver, I did the way you recommended, it was a 13 buick enclave, I did not remove the oil filter, only the front engine mount, 4 bolts to the engine and the top bolt that attaches to the mount.
Not 100% it was needed but I did jack the engine putting a wood piece under oil pan. wasn't too bad unfortunately it didn't solve my issue

[@AutoMotoMechanic]

@@dejvicano8784 glad it helped. What's is the issue?

[@douglasanderson1151]

After he said "take off this plastic piece of shit that means absolutely nothing " I became a subscriber! Thank you for the information!

[@lukejohnson381]

Go from the bottom guys.. WAY easier. Half hour job. Remove bottom motor mount, and its right there. Simple. Easy.

[@coreywhite4603]

So there’s no need to remove the exhaust if you go from the bottom?

[@dcg105]

Did this job today...well this was my second day. I got to frustrated the first go round. I'm not a mechanic by any means and this is a pain in the ass. But I got her out and replaced. I didn't have to remove the oil filter. Only the sensor was blocking me from putting the new starter back in. She starts up just fine now 😄 video was super helpful 👌thanks

[@ksimscog]

I just changed my starter out today, excellent video. Only difference is I didn't take my knock-sensor hex screw all the way out.That thing is horrible!! Back it our far enough to get the starter to drop. Its hidden in there really good. If I'd taken it out I'd never been able to get it back in.

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

Thanks for that, I created my you tube channel just because there was no info out there, glad it could help you out....

[@hughevans7401]

I have a 2010 Buick Enclave my starter just went out and after watching your video it is going to help me a lot

[@alocin110]

Excellent video on the subject. I have a bad starter; car was hesitating to start for few weeks now finally it is dead. I check the resistence across the battery terminal it is "dead short", I removed the starter cable from the battery, the short is gone. Charged up the battery, power came back to the vehicle. I then check the starter cable with chasis ground, it is dead short. I want to tap on the starter without replacing it to see if it rectifies the short. I will then start the car and take it to the mechanic for starter replacement.
This video was great help for me to understand what is involved in replacing the starter. I can do it but I don't have supporting jack to stablize the car. Thank you very mut Bitter Pill: your video was excellent and you brought everything in the view with great efforts. Good job. Keep it up.

[@mpachecojr86]

I have a 2008 I have to work on this weekend. Thanks for this video cause there's not much out there!

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

No problem, it took me six hours the first time with no guidance lol

[@tykosteamboat5570]

How did it go for
You? I also have a 2008 (130K miles)

[@cathycataldi1765]

I followed this guy Faithfully I believe in his work but whenever I was doing this particular model on a Buick Enclave I found that if I was to finish removing the catalytic you can slide the starter out you still have to remove the sensor that goes into the block but you don't have to pull the oil filter it will slide right out but I still have faith in this guy thank you

[@delay4ever1]

Yep you are right

[@DanielNail-h1v]

Nice ride bro

[@marcpheney2190]

Thank you sir really helpful 👍 🙏

[@digestiveleaf]

Summina buiscuit the oil filter and exhust system welp looks like ill be here all afternoon 😂 thanks for the info th socket sizes i appreciate the most

[@carpediem4413]

Discovered you don't need to remove sensor or oil filter to get starter out... Take cat convertor out completely ... Get a good light & twist starter just right - solenoid part of starter will slide just under sensor (white plastic) ... it will clear sensor bottom with enough room to be able to remove other end of starter from housing. Turn starter & remove power connections - then you can remove starter completely.

[@okjd159]

I would used copper anti-seize as it will handle 1400 deg, but the next time would make it a lot easier.
Hint if you remove the plastic cover for the radiator you don't need to use a wobble extension you can use just straight extension to remove those bolts on the heat shield.

[@leestevens9525]

I have a 2011 Enclave that I replacing the starter on and watched your video. You do not have to pull off the oil filter. A few other things that you had on your video does not have to be removed. Not sure I'd let you work on my bicycle

[@shedricksanders1972]

Thank you for the video excellent I like them follow

[@thecoviellos1031]

That last sentence was not needed or called for. Different strokes my man. After running my own shop for years, one of the biggest things I taught the new guys was sometimes the short way is the long way. I'd watch young guys spend 30 minutes wrestling, grunting, twisting and turning...just trying to avoid having to take a couple bolts out and remove a bracket.

[@mikematthews234]

Attention attention: LISTEN UP FELLOW AMERICANS
ALL U HABE TO DO IS TAKE OFF THE HEAT SHIELD 3 10mm bolts
Then unscrew the oil filter
3 15 mm bolts on starter( if u got a rachet wrench that’s the best tool for it)
14 mm nut starter wire
TRUST ME DONT MESS WIT THE MOUNT OR THE CONVERTER PEACE N BLLESSINGS 💪🏿🧰🧰🧰🧰🧰🫵🏾 U DONT KNOW WHAT U DONT KNOW

[@mayken6661]

Thanks for video. Enclave starter sux balls

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

yes it does, and thanks for watching, there was no info to be found when i made this.

[@rubberman2006]

I seen a video of where they removed the motor mount below with the mount bracket to access the starter. Didn’t remove the exhaust manifold.

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

More then one way to skin a cat.

[@joshuawarner3148]

I think I speak for the Buick community when I say we appreciate this video. My question is where did you find those awesome ratchet extensions? I'm going to check Harbor Freights but otherwise I will use the flex neck.

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

My AutoZone has a pretty nice selection of tools......

[@cullenhopson9440]

Harbor freight carries them

[@alexolvera3334]

It worked ! But It took me a while! I got it tho now i know what to do and how to do it
Also found the oil dipstick lmao

[@brandonkuehl9983]

That’s not a donut gasket. Lol. And never take off the positive wire first always take the negative off! Either one will stop the circuit from being completed but while taking off the red wire you can arc out accidentally hitting a ground with ratchet where if you did the ground first, and hit a ground nothing happens. And with the ground off now if you hit the red to body ground nothing will happen because it is no longer a ground...... and the one exhaust bolt you had to use a 16 on was from the previous person to take apart you say, but you previously took it apart lol. And if you take the manifold off all the way it will gain you so much more access. And every time you remove something especially exhaust, you always replace the gaskets no matter what.... hope this is of help to anyone who reads it.

[@MrJjsschultz2008]

No need to remove oil filter or knock sensor. All I did was remove wire harness from the knock sensor and then there’s plenty of room to get the starter out.

[@jaysmechs2457]

Awesome vid thanks

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

No problem 👍

[@Rick_Smooth]

I'm having trouble locating that bolt you mention at 11:25. I removed the oil filter but it doesnt look like yours. I have an 08 Buick.

[@jamessmith-bw4nb]

I did this job, you can get starter back in and out without removing oil filter and sensor but it is a pain in the ass!

[@mikematthews234]

Attention attention: LISTEN UP FELLOW AMERICANS
ALL U HABE TO DO IS TAKE OFF THE HEAT SHIELD 3 10mm bolts
Then unscrew the oil filter
3 15 mm bolts on starter( if u got a rachet wrench that’s the best tool for it)
14 mm nut starter wire
TRUST ME DONT MESS WIT THE MOUNT OR THE CONVERTER PEACE N BLLESSINGS 💪🏿🧰🧰🧰🧰🧰🫵🏾 U DONT KNOW WHAT U DONT KNOW

[@heatherbailey5198]

My husband and son-in-laws replaced the starter and now it will crank but not start. They got it to start after messing with it a bunch and moved it before starting to replace the starter. Now they can’t figure out what is causing it to not start. Before it would just click every time you would try to start it and if you were lucky it would start up after so many tries, now after replacing the starter it cranks but will not start at all.

[@billmorris2613]

The reason you are having to change the starter for the second time is probably because you are using rebuilt parts from Auto Zone. I have been a mechanic for over 50 years and I am a federally licensed, USAF trained, FAA, air frame and engine, aircraft mechanic. I tried Auto Zone for a short time when they first came to my area near New Orleans. I had changed an alternator and two starters from Auto Zone. All three of them went out in 3 to 6 months. They did swap them out under warranty but the labor time to replace them was not covered. So I did some research and at that time I discovered they only repaired cores vs actually rebuilding or remanufacturing them. The difference is in rebuilding or remanufacturing a core, is that, ALL wear and electronic parts are replaced with new parts and the component meets new OEM specifications. For example a reman alternator will use only the two case halves and the armature. All the bearings or bushings and electronics are replaced with new ones. I have never seen an armature go bad unless the internal parts were tearing up. I only saw that happen once, due to a bearing coming apart in an alternator. When using reman parts I only use NAPA, and have never had to replace any of their parts reman parts. They may cost more but are well worth it.

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

Ended up being a bad flywheel lol

[@jaysmechs2457]

@@bitterpillcustoms7644 😂😂

[@michaeljames63]

Wrong!! - you do not have to take off the exhaust. loosen the motor mount behind the oil filter and it's right there

[@327JohnnySS]

Thee thing that bites about this is that starter doesn't look that old. Did you just purchase this vehicle? Good job brother 👍.

[@jamessmith-bw4nb]

Great commentary

[@Dunk864]

I had to put a starter on my wifes 2011 buick enclave. Back in November. Well today i had to replace it. But a few weeks ago we had a remote start put in her car. So i wanted to ask would that have anything to do with the starter going bad again? Because i am no mechanic i just watch videos like yours to replace parts. So i dont know much about cars. And by the way thank you for the video it has helped me out 2 times lol.

[@Angel-xe2de]

This video was really helpful. I just have one small question tho. I just saw something of a guy removing a motor mount bracket and knock sensor and that gave him plenty of room to do the job. Im driving to a lady’s house to do this so I’m torn on getting tools for the mount removals or the cat removal. Since you’ve actually been under there I wanna know how you think that would go. I would really appreciate if

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

there is really no wrong way, just these steps seemed the easiest for me, and there was no other info online.

[@mikematthews234]

@@bitterpillcustoms7644 Attention attention: LISTEN UP FELLOW AMERICANS
ALL U HABE TO DO IS TAKE OFF THE HEAT SHIELD 3 10mm bolts
Then unscrew the oil filter
3 15 mm bolts on starter( if u got a rachet wrench that’s the best tool for it)
14 mm nut starter wire
TRUST ME DONT MESS WIT THE MOUNT OR THE CONVERTER PEACE N BLLESSINGS 💪🏿🧰🧰🧰🧰🧰🫵🏾 U DONT KNOW WHAT U DONT KNOW

[@derorem]

nice video - helpful to see the steps involved! I'm curious though that you eventually found the flywheel as bad (I assume broken, or worn teeth?).. What was the initial issue - did starter spin but not engage? A friend's 2012 Enclave just clicks when you try and start - I assume its a bad solenoid on the starter.

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

Yes, the starter just spun....originally I thought it wasn't reaching the flywheel....turns out it had 3 broken teeth on the flywheel and one on the starter

[@Fredrovicius]

Was this your Buick? I just got a 2008 CXL and it died on me the first day I took it home. The repair place says a bearing in the starter went out. I've been seeing too many bad reviews on this car and now that I own it I'm starting to regret it. I'm hoping to hear from at least one 2008 owner that says their car is reliable.

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

This was a friend of mines Buick, it ended up being a bad flywheel

[@100fredkrueger]

I have had my 08 for 5 years. It has 185,000 miles now and so far has been a good car. Only things I have to do was a new water pump and thermostat housing gasket, a #3 coil, new plugs, new battery, new struts and outer tie rods, and sway bar links. Hopefully it goes much longer without any issues. Don’t let it get you down. I try and not worry about it but it’s hard. I have done a lot of the repairs myself and I’m no expert by no means. Thankfully we have videos like these.

[@beccanotbecky2259]

2008 Buick Enclave owner. 160,00 miles going strong! My second Buick Enclave!

[@erikrobles5727]

Own a 2011 its a piece of shit

[@thecoviellos1031]

2010 here, just hitting 180K. No real major issues. Bad coil pack at 140K, sway bar link at 160K and now possible starter or flywheel. (Not sure yet, just happened a few hours ago.) Other than that - brakes, oil changes, AC recharge, tires, hood strut, wipers...just general maintenance stuff. Car's been great. Very comfortable, quiet, smooth. ...oh, right, also had a tpms sensor go bad.

[@braulioresendiz8731]

I'm having a no crank no start issue with my 2010 enclave. I flick the key on n off a bunch of times then it starts.. I do hear a noise under the car. Sounds like an electrical clicking noise. Need help

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

the issue on this one ended up being a broken fly wheel.

[@juanitasmothers524]

Did you have to Jack the car up to remove the starter?

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

Yes, starter side.

[@derekkarp9497]

thanks for great video so now i know exactly what to do..im scrapping this piece of shit

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

funny part about this is after it was all said and done it ended up being a broken fly wheel .

[@jaimenieto5658]

Did you got some white smoke after you started your acadia,?
I think in my is the wd40 just burning off..
Your thoughts??

[@joeysanchez5926]

Yeah just oil and stuff from your hands and so on.

[@AC-mb9ni]

If it's a bad starter will any code up check engine lights anything like that

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

Not usually

[@MNDashcam]

Way to much fucking around for me. I fix all my own stuff but somebody wants me to do one. I'm going to pass on this job. Its is -10 around here so not worth whatever its paying.

[@blessedfamily3696]

H ave you ever seen bendix jam and not allow to crank on these?

[@eligarza2435]

Anybody know how reliable these things are I'm thinking of getting one to 2009 with a hundred thousand miles

[@syslinkmc4268]

Eli Garza I have a 2010 I recently purchased. changed a lot of parts the parts can be very expensive

[@yungavalor3192]

I would not recommend it.

[@fbowie21]

do you still have the truck

[@davidgriffis3912]

I didn't have to use no extensions or anything or take oil filter off for nothing

[@user-vw5pt5np3g]

I’ll pass!!! I’ll let my mechanic deal with it 😊

[@kydenj28]

Couldn't you go through the tire wheel well?

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

im sure there are many was to do it, this is the easiest i found.

[@adamwestland1720]

I just replaced the starter on my 2011 Traverse (same engine) and now I've got a knocking sound. Any suggestions before I pull it all back apart?

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

Check the flywheel, it ended up being then issue with this one.

[@adamwestland1720]

@@bitterpillcustoms7644 Flywheel is fine. Mechanic says it's rod knock and the timing was a coincidence.

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

@@adamwestland1720 yuck, sorry man

[@pystalker]

@@bitterpillcustoms7644 I have a 2010 Acadia. Thought starter was bad but it is the flywheel for sure. I'm a pretty good do it yourselfer but do you recommend taking it to a shop. How much labor (hours) did it take you to replace flywheel on that one?

[@kiwifish9235]

Please, can you advise where the Fuel Pump Control Module is for a 2015 Buick Encore? I've been to 2 mechanics and their computers show that that part is bad on my car and they never heard of this part. I paid the dealership yesterday for a diagnostic and they say I need AC Delco part # M100093 also known as GM#13516849. I also need GM# 95032332. Can I find these parts off of a salvage yard? I'm so confused by this. Please help. Thank you.

[@bitterpillcustoms7644]

The fuel pump Module is on top of the fuel pump where it plugs in, at the price, I would just buy a new fuel pump, its all assembled and only about 40 dollars more. The pump assembly is the one you want, in the tank...its about 60 bucks at a bone yard, 180 new.

[@kiwifish9235]

I just bought the whole assembly and the lock ring. Does that include the fuel pump module? 2 very reputable shops and they both got a computer message about the module and never heard of that. The dealer wants $1100 to do this. The dealer just told me it is the fuel pump and the lock ring. I hope I ordered the right parts. Thanks so much!!!

[@coreywhite4603]

NEVER!! Buy starters and alternaters or fuel pumps from autozone or any of these side companies. If you can take the original one that you have taken off of your vehicle and have it rebuilt with superior replacements and that thing will last you another 200,000 miles but I warn you AutoZone advanced auto O’Reillys all of them will have you stranded in the middle of nowhere when you purchase their electrical parts simply because all of them pretty much buy their inferior parts from the same place. I learned this from a top technician. You cannot have the fuel pump rebuilt, but the alternator and starter you can and if there is not any such company around you that does this work I prefer you to go to the dealership. Yes, the part will cost you more, but you will get your original part with superior Quality made components inside. Imagine you and your family stranded on some back road in the middle of nowhere in the freezing cold all because you decided to go cheap and buy from the side companies AutoZone advance auto parts O’Reillys auto parts. I warn you… have your part rebuilt or go to the dealership and get that part.

[@justinlea7149]

Just go from the bottom if your looking for a easier way

[@mikematthews234]

Attention attention: LISTEN UP FELLOW AMERICANS
ALL U HABE TO DO IS TAKE OFF THE HEAT SHIELD 3 10mm bolts
Then unscrew the oil filter
3 15 mm bolts on starter( if u got a rachet wrench that’s the best tool for it)
14 mm nut starter wire
TRUST ME DONT MESS WIT THE MOUNT OR THE CONVERTER PEACE N BLLESSINGS 💪🏿🧰🧰🧰🧰🧰🫵🏾 U DONT KNOW WHAT U DONT KNOW

[@sc9857]

What's the sensor that sits behind the starter?

[@FootBullet]

knock sensor

[@lavenderlily2550]

Yeah..I own one of these had it 6 weeks and it died 😰 somebody needs to come up with a used car 🍋 law this sucks!!! I think it's my starter 😰

[@jmichaelsk]

If there is nothing when you turn key and then it will just work you could have bigger issue, look up sunroof drains. They go bad and allow water to run over BCM and Fuse panel causing various items to stop working. Going through this nighmare now, had to pull all the front interior out and still took a week to get all the water out of foam under carpet.

[@lavenderlily2550]

@@jmichaelsk hello thanks alot 👍 since then it was my starter and I did some research...these particular Buick's have an electrical problem...if I give another car a jumpstart my trunk and remote start stops working for like 3 weeks then will eventually work again

[@ksimscog]

How's it working for you now?

[@thecoviellos1031]

We don't need more government and laws. Have the car you are buying inspected first by a competent mechanic and don't buy it from a scrub or the 4th owner...or think a car $2000 below average retail is just a "good deal". Buy clean cars from first and maybe second owners. No one is responsible for your decision except you. However, you're still buying a used car. Shit happens. No one owes you anything.

[@aquatone327]

I take it this is the same process as the 3.6L LaCrosse as well..everything looks about the same besides the body.

[@SPPTA]

Poooooor design. Several cuss word and threats to set fire, finally complete.

[@godovermoney1124]

Been there & done that. Frustrating bro!

[@davidsaporetti1898]

I thought the easiest way was to take Mont out jack motor up take out of way other than messing with the manifold they brake too easy my was better than that way start right there

[@mikematthews234]

Attention attention: LISTEN UP FELLOW AMERICANS
ALL U HABE TO DO IS TAKE OFF THE HEAT SHIELD 3 10mm bolts
Then unscrew the oil filter
3 15 mm bolts on starter( if u got a rachet wrench that’s the best tool for it)
14 mm nut starter wire
TRUST ME DONT MESS WIT THE MOUNT OR THE CONVERTER PEACE N BLLESSINGS 💪🏿🧰🧰🧰🧰🧰🫵🏾 U DONT KNOW WHAT U DONT KNOW

[@billmorris2613]

You should watch your language when making a video.

[@mdbrn5056]

I agree i almost turned it off the second i heard bad language its not really needed we r bigger then our tongues thanks for video God bless

[@billmorris2613]

You should watch your language when making a video for the public to view!!!

[@degema90]

Focus Bill...Focus!!

[@billmorris2613]

Da So Focus on what?

[@thecoviellos1031]

If he focused on his language, he wouldn't be able to see what he was doing on the car! Wee bit bored are we Bill?

[@mikematthews234]

Attention attention: LISTEN UP FELLOW AMERICANS
ALL U HABE TO DO IS TAKE OFF THE HEAT SHIELD 3 10mm bolts
Then unscrew the oil filter
3 15 mm bolts on starter( if u got a rachet wrench that’s the best tool for it)
14 mm nut starter wire
TRUST ME DONT MESS WIT THE MOUNT OR THE CONVERTER PEACE N BLLESSINGS 💪🏿🧰🧰🧰🧰🧰🫵🏾 U DONT KNOW WHAT U DONT KNOW