car is not starting. tried jump starting and it didn't work. removed power cable from the battery and still no good. the last time that this happened (on a different car) someone came and tapped the starter with a hammer. now i'm tryin to do the same, but i can't locate what exactly is the starter. TIA !

 

If i remember correctly the starter is located on the front side of the engine just below the throttle body.

 

Yeah its under the intake manifold. They take a little bit to get out but not to bad.

 

They are definitely not located in a real convenient spot, but as civicsir924 said, it does take a little bit to get one out. The starter is located bottom rear of the engine. Just follow positive battery cable, it leads you straight to it.

Chief

 

It's on the front ofbthe engine under the intake manifold. The manifold is two pieces and has reusable gaskets. But do yourself a favor and get a Honda starter. All of the aftermarket starters I've installed had never worked and then u have wasted a bunch of time and money putting on something that doesn't work