How To: Replace the Starter in a 2011-2015 Honda CR-V
This video details a starter replacement on a 2012 Honda CR-V, and may differ depending on your vehicle. Consult your owner's manual before beginning your project to ensure a correct replacement. Performing a starter repair can be a straightforward task with the right tools, safety equipment, and instructions. Find the best replacement starter for your exact vehicle at O’Reilly Auto Parts to get the job done right. Supplies Needed for This Job: 1. Safety Glasses: https://orly.cc/4e7cFKz 2. Gloves: https://orly.cc/3YKu3QZ 3. Ultima Starter: https://orly.cc/3CRmDmI 4. Intake Manifold Gasket: https://orly.cc/41qxTjH 5. Ratchet and Socket Set: https://bit.ly/2IEAOOi 6. Torque Wrench: https://orly.cc/3Dcgu4g 0:00 Welcome Back 0:48 Disconnect Battery Cables 0:58 Remove the Six Bolts Securing the Intake Manifold 1:30 Remove the Intake from the Engine Bay 1:41 Loosen the Bolts Securing the Starter and Remove Battery Connectors 2:03 Remove Your Old Starter and Assemble New Starter in Engine Bay 2:15 Reinstall the Battery Cable and Solenoid Connector 2:35 Replace the Intake Manifold Gaskets 2:45 Thread and Torque Manifold Bolts 3:08 Reconnect the Battery Cables Your vehicle’s starter is an electric motor designed to crank the engine by engaging the flexplate to turn the crankshaft and build initial compression when starting. Starters can suffer wear over time, and may degrade from exposure to high temperatures and oil leaks that can prevent them from making internal contact. Signs of a bad starter include grinding or clicking noises, a lack of any noise when you turn the key in the ignition, or intermittent starting performance. Before replacing your starter, ensure that your vehicle’s battery is fully charged and inspect the battery and starter cables for any signs of wear. Not only can damage to these cables mimic starter issues, but malfunctioning or underperforming cables can cause arcing to the frame, which will prevent power from reaching the starter. Most starters also have a built-in solenoid that sends voltage to the starter when the ignition switch is activated. Both the starter and solenoid can wear out over time due to high heat, oil, and contaminants preventing the starter shaft from extending or the Bendix gear from turning your engine over. If the starter solenoid fails, you may not hear your starter engage at all. If your starter motor fails, you may hear the starter click but the motor may not turn over, and if the gear is damaged, you may hear the starter engage but the motor won’t spin. Be sure to inspect your vehicle’s starter, starter solenoid, Bendix gear, and related cables for any signs of damage to properly diagnose the issue before beginning your repairs. Maintain your vehicle’s performance with the parts, tools, and shop equipment your repairs require at O’Reilly Auto Parts. Facebook: / oreillyautoparts Instagram: / oreillyautoparts Twitter: / oreillyauto Find your local O’Reilly Auto Parts: https://www.oreillyauto.com/locations Shop all your automotive needs: https://www.oreillyauto.com/ Subscribe and ring the notification bell! http://bit.ly/2bTyluF Check out our How-To Hub library: https://www.oreillyauto.com/how-to-hub On our channel we cover several different topics: Auto Product Descriptions DIY Auto Repair Do It Yourself Car Maintenance Car Repair How-Tos by Year, Make and Model O’Reilly Auto Parts is a retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States and Mexico for both professionals and do-it-yourself customers. We’ve grown from a single store in 1957 to our current size of well over 6,000 locations (and growing), and our channel offers reliable automotive information that is concise and easy to understand. #OReillyPowered #CarRepair #TeamOReilly #CarMaintenance O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 6,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right. Park on a level surface, and make sure the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. Pop the hood. Use a ratchet and 10mm socket to disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable… then disconnect the positive battery cable. View full video for complete instructions.
