Fix your starter for $5-$10 no special tools
04-04-2012, 06:20 PM
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Fix your starter for $5-$10 no special tools
Second time around...
The most common problem with Honda starters is worn out high current contacts, it is an easy fix, no special tools needed.
Start by removing the starter solenoid back plate, [3x7mm machine screws].
The white insulator around the batt. cable post will just fold off.
With back plate removed you can see/access the solenoid "plunger"
Remove the plunger, carefull there is a spring on the plunger push rod.
You can now see the high current contact, "brackets" held in place with the studs and nuts that also hold the batt. cable, [left] and starter motor power lead from solenoid, [right].
Undo the nuts and remove the parts and lay them out so you will know how they go back together.
Easy to see the bad ones.
Rinstall the studs with the new contacts and all the pieces in the correct order, DO NOT tighten nuts yet, insert the plunger and push it all the way in "hard" and hold it in untill the nuts are tight.
Once the nuts are tight remove the plunger and wirebrush the contact "ring" on the plunger clean, if it is bad you can use a fine Emory cloth on it.
Reinsert the plunger and push lightly untill it bottoms out, then push on it hard, it should move another 3/16-1/4", [collapsing "leveling spring" on the back og the plunger], if good, reinstall back cover and connect starter motor power lead and test the starter.
The parts, [high current contact "brackets"]
can be found at any starter/alt. repair shop, just take your old ones in to match them up, should cost beteen $5 and $10 for the pair.
The most common problem with Honda starters is worn out high current contacts, it is an easy fix, no special tools needed.
Start by removing the starter solenoid back plate, [3x7mm machine screws].
The white insulator around the batt. cable post will just fold off.
With back plate removed you can see/access the solenoid "plunger"
Remove the plunger, carefull there is a spring on the plunger push rod.
You can now see the high current contact, "brackets" held in place with the studs and nuts that also hold the batt. cable, [left] and starter motor power lead from solenoid, [right].
Undo the nuts and remove the parts and lay them out so you will know how they go back together.
Easy to see the bad ones.
Rinstall the studs with the new contacts and all the pieces in the correct order, DO NOT tighten nuts yet, insert the plunger and push it all the way in "hard" and hold it in untill the nuts are tight.
Once the nuts are tight remove the plunger and wirebrush the contact "ring" on the plunger clean, if it is bad you can use a fine Emory cloth on it.
Reinsert the plunger and push lightly untill it bottoms out, then push on it hard, it should move another 3/16-1/4", [collapsing "leveling spring" on the back og the plunger], if good, reinstall back cover and connect starter motor power lead and test the starter.
The parts, [high current contact "brackets"]
can be found at any starter/alt. repair shop, just take your old ones in to match them up, should cost beteen $5 and $10 for the pair.
Last edited by fcm; 04-06-2012 at 04:07 PM. Reason: FUBARED
nice write up
04-04-2012, 06:30 PM
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Re: Fix your starter for $5-$10 no special tools
What the hell???, 45min. of typing and posting pix and all that is left is a pic of the starter????
Dc4LsTeG are you being sarcastic or are you seeing the whole post, 5-6 pics? 94
Dc4LsTeG are you being sarcastic or are you seeing the whole post, 5-6 pics? 94
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Re: Fix your starter for $5-$10 no special tools
I will redo it tonight.
When I go to edit, there is nothing at all there, not even the single pic that does come up, mods, you can remove what is left of this post, I can't even deleat it. 94
When I go to edit, there is nothing at all there, not even the single pic that does come up, mods, you can remove what is left of this post, I can't even deleat it. 94
04-05-2012, 10:29 AM
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Still can't deleat the post, but I will try and redo this one tonight.
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04-06-2012, 04:37 PM
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Re: Fix your starter for $5-$10 no special tools
Here some Toyota part numbers that'll work
http://www.team-integra.net/forum/19...than-20-a.html
And a removal and replacement video as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWm8j1SkUD8
http://www.team-integra.net/forum/19...than-20-a.html
And a removal and replacement video as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWm8j1SkUD8
04-06-2012, 04:40 PM
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Re: Fix your starter for $5-$10 no special tools
Yea there was some kind of "glitch" and when I posted all that came up was one pic., had to redo it.
The sad part is it took less then an hour to fix the starter, including taking a bunch of shots, and it has taken almost two days to install it because of a seized lower mounting bolt, ended up having to cut the head off the bolt, now it is a stud. 94
The sad part is it took less then an hour to fix the starter, including taking a bunch of shots, and it has taken almost two days to install it because of a seized lower mounting bolt, ended up having to cut the head off the bolt, now it is a stud. 94
06-27-2012, 12:06 PM
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Re: Fix your starter for $5-$10 no special tools
Wow. Wish I had this back in 2008 when my starter died on me and cost a bazillion dollars to fix when it clearly shouldn't have. In retrospect, though, it was the catalyst to get me to learn more about my car. I've come a long way since then.