Honda Accord V6 3.0L Starter motor replacement. Years 1998 - 2002.

Replacing the starter motor on a 1998 Honda Accord 3.0L V6. This is the same process from years 1998 though 2002.

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[nessab]

I normally like doing the easier repairs to avoid being overcharged by repair shops. I was watching other videos and I gotta tell ya that it was looking a bit complicated. I had to take too many things apart and may miss or break something on the way. I was really thinking of paying for it to get done UNTIL I saw your video. Thank you for the information. You gave me hope that I have this in the bag. This is going to mark my 5th repair I've done on my own & I have guys like you to thank!! 👍

[markmiles]

Thank you Sir!! I'm a fan!! I never ever thought that "I" could do car repairs.but look at me now....I've done about 10 different repairs thanks to yourself and other kind folks on YouTube .PRAISE THE LORD for you all😇

[revco]

I know this is an old video, and I never comment on YouTube channels, but I really have to thank you for an amazing video! I just walked in the house from fixing our starter on the 2002 Accord Ex V6 sedan. My wife helped me by holding the starter, using her little hands where my big hands couldn't go, etc. Woow!! Honda quoted us $900 yesterday, then I found your video. We paid $167 for the part and they will give us $10 for the old one. It took me over an hour due to stubborn bolts and other challenges. What a

[circle_line]

i just had to do this repair. i was struggling a lot to remove the lower bolt until i saw your video and went and got a shorter extension bar. made it so much easier. thanks

[mikeniday]

I was going to tow my girlfriends' car to a repair shop and pay them big bucks to do this, but after watching this video, I purchased the starter myself, swapped it out and had the car running in half an hour.  Thanks!

[chrishill]

Awesome video! It really helped me replace my starter.  
My tips... I had an immensely difficult time getting the bottom bolt off the old starter. The biggest pain is that it's hard to access. I first used some socket extensions, but was just not able to get enough leverage.  
I eventually ended up taking the radiator fan out (which gave a little more room but not enough), then I disassembled the old starter. It has 2 long bolts that hold the motor on, then there are 3 screws for the gear connection. These were all surprisingly easy to remove. After I had disassembled the entire starter unit inside my car, I could take the pieces out and that gave plenty of room to access the bottom bolt.
Unfortunately, access wasn't enough. This thing was STUCK...
The bottom bolt is about 6" long (whereas the top is maybe 2... this fact shouldn't make much of a difference, but it's worth noting that). I ended up bending a couple wrenches in the process. What worked finally was using a screw driver at the point where the top bolt was (it was removed already) to pry open a small gap where I sprayed some silicone lubricant (only kind I had handy). I then joined a few wrenches together to get about 2 feet of moment arm and it eventually moved! Believe me, that was a happy part of my day.
New unit install was very easy. Car started first try.
The symptoms I had been experiencing were a single click at the starter with a quiet electrical whine but no engine turn whatsoever. Over the last week, I had been getting no starter engagement until a few tries in, but yesterday it was no go whatsoever. I tried "jumping" the starter motor with a screwdriver - got a spark but no start. Also tried jumping the car (though I was convinced the battery was good).
Due to the pain of removal, I'd recommend against a junk yard starter. It was my first choice, but I didn't have cash when I showed up this morning and their credit card machine broke so I took my credit card to Autozone and bought new. $90 difference but my car starts now, so whatever.

[millea]

Dude...have the exact same car, and I need a new starter....this video is a LIFE SAVER! thanks a ton

[misslena]

Great video! My accord starter just failed after 243, 000 and I'm repairing it on my own! Thank you so much for a very informative and clear video!! Sincerely Navy Vetetan

[tkrussell]

Just did it today, bottom bolt was tough, but it saved me $300+. Thanks a lot man.

[ducks]

awesome video!!! did this alone on my sons car, he was in the house sick but had to get to school n work tomorrow and dad and i couldnt afford to pay someone mom, me, tookcare of it... so proud of myself

[Bandits]

Just completed this in about 30 minutes on my buddies 2002 accord. Worked perfectly. Thanks for the video.

[BunnySlipperz]

thank you! I've got to do this today and my boyfriend just sent me this video. I like how honest you are about the hard parts.

[scottschrecengost]

Great video. Took me about an hour and a half. Couldn't get that damn hose disconnected. I ended up breaking the clip. Somebody else mentioned it was nice calling out the socket/wrench sizes. Saved me a trip back to Oreillys for a 17 mm socket. I saw another video where the guy took out the whole battery compartment. Glad I didn't do that. I don't think it would have made much difference getting to the bolts so it saved time just to leave it in there. Starts like a champ now. Thanks for the video.

[paulojimenez]

The starter layout is on right side, same as yours. Although, you have more space to work with. I replaced the starter this morning, thanks to your video man!!!

[rjred]

Thanks for this video. Instructions, tool lists, and camera angles all helped out a lot.

[arturoramirez]

This video is so helpful never worked on a car in my life till today no problem taking it out or installing it had a bit of cuts but other than that what a easy job thanks to you!

[JoSiiiF]

Thank you for doing this How To. we had to do the repair at a remote location and brought the exact tools need to do this. was very simple after your information.

[paulojimenez]

Layout of my car is starter on right side. Looks like you have more spaces to work with though. replaced this morning! Thanks for your video :)!

[FunwithCars]

thank you. this is the same procedure for the 3.0 v6 on the 2003 through 2007 models as well. I needed your tip on getting that bottom bolt out.

[kwempen]

Great video! Anyone could change this starter thanks to you!