Starter Problem & Replacement in Honda Accord 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Starter Motor Problem and Replacement in Honda Accord 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Video shows engine starter problems of Honda Accord, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission, and then step by step guide on how to replace starter motor.

SIGNS OF A STARTER GOING BAD / STARTER FAILURE:
When starter motor going bad and we try to start the vehicle there is full power in battery but starting motor (cranking motor) will have no crank at all: lights on instrument panel/ dash will stay steady (not flicker), headlights will have full power - won't dim or flicker.... car starter motor will simply not even try to start the vehicle. When this happens, turn the car key to off and then on and try to restart. After a few tries it will start. Starter solenoid ability degrades over time so problem will get worse and may eventually leave you stranded.

WHY THIS IS NOT ALTERNATOR PROBLEM:

BATTERY PROBLEM Vs. STARTER PROBLEM:
When issue is with battery, the vehicle doesn't have enough power to start the vehicle. When we try to start, the lights on the dash / instrument panel / gauges will flicker, if we switch-on the headlights they will be dim (low lit) and if we try to start with headlights on, they will flicker while vehicle is trying to start, and we can hear starter trying to start vehicle.

IF YOU ARE STRANDED DUE TO STARTER PROBLEM:
* Lift vehicle on scissor/jack on the driver side wheel
* Take spare wheel from trunk, place under driver wheel
* Take metal wrench meant for opening wheel lug nuts
* Take floor mat from car, place under vehicle engine
* Lay down on the floor mat under car engine
* Find starter under vehicle, bang on it with wrench
* Do this a few times and then start vehicle
* When vehicle starts, do not turn it off!

BAD STARTER REPLACEMENT:
Starter Failure: cost to replace bad starter motor at Honda dealer service shop is about $850! ($550 for starter cost + $200 labor + tax etc) We can save by buying OEM Honda accord starter motor online and install it ourselves - its only 2 bolts and 2 wires.

STARTER BUYING CHOICES:
* New OEM Honda starter motor: 31200-5A2-A52
* ReManufactured OEM Honda: 06312-5A2-506RM
* New Non-OEM starter from local parts store
* Used OEM Honda starter rebuilt by other vendors
* Used low mile OEM Honda starter - from ebay

PARTS NEEDED:

OR, used low mile OEM Honda starter from ebay

TOOLS & SUPPLIES:
Will use: 14mm socket - for starter bolts
12mm socket - for wire nut
10mm socket - to disconnect battery
+ Ratchet, adapter, extension
* Flat cardboard box to lay on while under vehicle
* Dishwasher detergent to clean dirty hands

HOW TO REPLACE THE STARTER:
Due to snug location of starter its wire connectors and bolts are not visible easily and most of the work has to be done by feeling the connectors and bolts by fingers! Therefore, please review video closely and note the steps below:

TO REMOVE OLD STARTER:
1) Put jack stands under front end of the car
2) Disconnect battery terminals, use 10mm socket
3) Lay down under vehicle and power-on work light
4) Disconnect starter wire harness from starter body
5) Wire Connector on Top: press on top-front, pull connector away from starter to disconnect
6) Wire Connector on back: pull-up rubber boot, loosen & remove 12mm nut
7) Locate upper 14mm bolt, loosen w/ ratchet & remove
8) Locate lower 14mm bolt, loosen & remove
9) Starter will be loose by now, wiggle and remove

TO INSTALL NEW STARTER
Installation is the reverse of above steps.
* Be gentle in tightening nut in step (6) above
* If 14mm bolt (step 7-8) is tight, local repair shop can loosen w/ their power tools

TIME REQUIRED:
* less than an hour

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[va]

Thank you for the video.. it helped me chnage my starter. I see how difficult it is to change due to its placement and i really appreciate best video tutorial taken in the tight space. its the best video out there,

[craigmilesdet]

I watched 20 video's and this was by far the best one! This guy is amazing. Camera work to show you all the steps!

[jfrank]

Thanks for posting this. Watched your video last night and completed the work this morning. Sure was a tight space but patience is a virtue.

[leggettl]

This is the most straight forward video! Thank you for the video I just replaced mine last week with the help of this video. Should be higher in queue!

[bolfamily]

Thanks for the great video! The OEM starter lasted 160K miles which isn't too bad. It was acting up and I just replaced it after it totally failed and I had to have the car towed home. Took about two hours to replace. It probably would have taken about 30 minutes if there was more space to get my hands and tools in position. I used an aftermarket starter from Amazon. I hope it lasts a while!

[JUDGEME]

We need more people like you in this world man. I think I'm
having starter problems too. I go to turn it on, it's clicks once then doesn't go on. I've read stuff about
the starter relay doing a 1 click thing too.

[iMiik]

good job finding a better deal on eBay, people who sell on ebay for a living are usually pretty honest about their product. I had similar starting issues this morning but in my case it was the battery. Your video was very informative helping me find my problem and I'm sure it will serve as a great guide when it comes time to change the starter. 👍🏼

[captsumtingwong]

I used to drive a 2012 civic, the starter was pain in the rear to get out. Now my 2016 accord just crossed 100K, was bored and thought I should take a look as to how to replace it. Glad to see the engineers give us more room to work within the newer models and a very informative video. Thank you!

[Billmc]

Really well done starter install video. I also liked how you got clear shots of the different parts of the starter location. Good job! I wish more videos were this well made.

[dannaochoa]

All I can say is you are a life savior thanks for all the information we appreciated

[adriancarroll]

This is exactly what my car does very early in the cold mornings. I have had the started tested and it has shown the starter was good. I’m gonna get it changed. Thanks for this video.

[elgordobully]

Thank you so much for posting this, it was a no-nonsense video and it helped save so much $ from having to take it to the dealership!!

[Bg]

Thanks man, just changed my started. Really appreciate the video, it was definitely a little bit of a pain in the ass but my car starts way better now. Cheers!

[Moneymike]

Great Video! Best I've seen yet! Now to finish the install. What a pain it has been. No room and blind. I would suggest taking off the bracket to have more room for removing and installing the upper bolt.

[vincentle]

Awesome camera work. I'm about to replace mine this weekend. Thanks a lot for the video.

[damonbell]

Thanks for the video, it was very helpful! I just replaced the starter on our 2013 Accord and your video was spot on. Good job, that is a very tough spot to film because there is not much room👍🏼!

[shoptchr]

Thanks for making this video. That's a hard video to shoot being that cramped underneath, but it shows the parts and steps for replacing well.

[MM-wptw]

Thanks a lot for the video! Just finished doing mine following the video along. So frustrating trying to work n such a small area, had to keep sliding all over the garage floor to try and get the best angle throughout. Appreciate the video, thanks again!

[josephcortes]

This looks like it should be easier to replace than my Rsx’s lol. Had to remove cooling lines, intake manifold, throttle body etc. but great video and very detailed. It shouldn’t take too long!

[jesusjbo]

Yo I just changed my brothers starter using just this video, , u covered ever pert perfectly, , thank u very much it was a big help