2014 Honda Accord Sedan Starter Replacement Step by Step Guide How TO

[@jmeetze]

Man, I commend you on this video. Probably the best detailed and explanation of exactly the steps you need to replace your starter. Love that you included the graphics showing which bolts and connectors you are removing in each step. Very well done!

[@billjanke72]

This video is great. I replaced my friends starter on his 2015 HA yesterday. What nobody mentions is how cramped everything is in there. The job seems simple but it can get real complicated real quick if you don't have the perfect tools for the job. Have a few good 10,12,13, and 14 mm sockets. Have a good ratchet both long and stubby, a breaker bar or extension, and a thin flat screwdriver. The CV shaft and the exhaust downpipe make the ratcheting harder so be careful. Most of all have some patience and time. You can do it but it might take longer than a shop would. Good luck!

[@natefahy8401]

I just replaced my starter in my 2015 yesterday. This video was decent but don’t need to remove those extra brackets. And for space yah it’s tight, I ended up putting the wiring back on the replacement starter before I got it bolted in cause I didn’t have enough room to get my hands in to put the connector on. Took me about 2.5 hours cause I had to take it out twice cause of lack of space

[@billjanke72]

@@natefahy8401 I agree with you. It took me about just as long due to confined space. I now see why shops are charging $700-900.

[@JustPeaceLoveAndKindness]

Best step by step guide to remove this starter! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@xbrussell4755]

Video was super helpful... also I got a remanufactured one off ebay for $70 instead of $600 at the dealership, $300 at autozone and $150 on rock auto..
I also didn’t have to do step 1 and step 2.. those brackets and stuff do NOT need to be removed.. took me an hour to remove and replace with the car on jackstands
Great video!

[@stfon5]

What part number & or link did you use?

[@juanh1093]

You posted this content 2yrs ago. How is your $70 starter holding up now?

[@ryanw6193]

@@juanh1093 I bought a 80 dollar starter from Amazon and installed it today. It did not work. Went to Advance and paid 275... that one worked.

[@juanh1093]

@@ryanw6193 Thanks for the tip. I'll remember that if I am faced with a issue with my starter.

[@next4887]

Thank you for this video and the disassembly of the starter video.
The suggestion of rubber band for the top bolt was great.
Things tools that helped me with the removal and installation were
1 Pittsburgh Automotive Serpentine Belt Tool Kit 63689 with a breaker bar ratchet attachment on the 1/2” end and a regular length 3/8” ratchet on the the end. It allows you more movement around the axle.
The thing that tripped me up the most was the 12mm nut for the large wire connector. What really helped was taping the 12 mm nut in a 12mm deep socket. I ran duct taped around the side of the socket and edge of nut inserted in the socket. The used a razor blade to remove the tape from the mating surface of the nut. An hour of fumbling to success on my first attempt.

[@4tcobb]

excellent instructional video, thank you very much for taking the time to post

[@Eatshhhushi]

Excellent video especially with red circle and arrow for each bolt location. Nice editing.

[@tnect0588]

Thanks you. I was able replace my starter after watching your video several times. It was really helpful. This is an excellent video even for a novice like me. One thing I noticed is the size of the bolts shown in the Step 1 (8 minutes into the video) is 10 mm (at least that's what I found on my vehicle) I had to use a #10 wrench because there was hardly any room to use ratchet socket.

[@Mik3Mcflyy]

Insane how often these starters go out. In Jan of 08’, I replaced my fiancé’s starter in her 13 accord sport. Today it failed again. There should be a TSB on this. Keep spreading the word!

[@jamescostigan3721]

Great video, big help. Having this issue now @68K miles on 2014 Accord. I plan to save several hundred $$ and do this myself. Thanks for the tips.

[@DenisSchiopu]

Glad it helped!

[@patrickkaplo5071]

Awesome video Denis. Well done. I was able to successfully replace mine today under your tutelage. I am grateful that you made this informative video. 😊

[@JamalKhaffaf]

I usually work on bmw and FJ cruisers so I look those diy videos. a friend of mine had a starter issue in their Honda. I have to say this video is by far the best diy video I seen from all the youtubers of bmw and fjc... easy to follow, well explained. thx!!

[@DenisSchiopu]

Thanks.

[@jameelshakir8259]

Video was really helpful and I was able to replace in my 2014 Accord. Took me a while to break a couple of the bolts loose, but other than that it went smoothly. Thanks for the video.

[@DenisSchiopu]

Nice work!

[@PPrince1566]

i need to replace mine on 2014 accord, which starter did you use for replacement?

[@jtra3440]

Just installed mine 1 hour ago. Thanks to this video. I don’t think it was hard at all but if was definitely a struggle for me to put the bolt back in because I just didn’t have enough room to hold it perfectly aligned while screwing it back.

[@DenisSchiopu]

Well Done !

[@Al14423]

Thank you for this video🙏🏾 I was able to follow your steps and replaced my starter successfully . This saved be $500 because I was going to have my car towed to the mechanic and extra $300 just for labor.

[@billk3343]

Thanks for posting this guide. It helped me lots.

[@bananabananameatball]

I understood you very well, thanks!

[@vaac3057670]

I watched your video step by step as I changed the starter on my 2015 HA. Thank you so much.

[@jilenvera5243]

What's the mileage? I did mine at 71k. Thanks.

[@nicoledanross]

Best automotive repair video I ever watched. I will subscribe for sure, thanks!

[@joeuko2836]

Very thorough video. I love it. Thank you

[@yayenom]

Excellent video. Very easy to follow. I removed the manifold bracket but don't know that it was necessary.

[@naesyrome]

Video was a great help! However, I did not need to do step #2 (bracket with 3 nuts). It was not an obstacle on my 2014. Thanks again!!!

[@almightyracing]

Probably was replaced before n someone was too lazy to put it back on

[@zigner]

Good detail and close ups. Great that you show how to undo the connectors. Other videos just say "remove them" without showing the tabs that need to be pressed, etc.

[@DenisSchiopu]

Thanks :)

[@jb1401]

Can’t get more detailed than that. Thank you

[@3lyv-wyr919]

Thx for leading the way ....my 14 accd sport starts like a charm👍💯

[@smithmiddlega5779]

Great video. It helped that you explained with the starter out so we could see clearly. Thanks

[@arielaguilar5107]

For anyone watching this there is a Honda recall for that gen on the battery mgmt sensor.

[@November.Downcast]

Tried last week and they said no recall for the starter issue. Is this new?

[@richardfabrizio8998]

Great job

[@ericpan6798]

A lot information and details about how to install thank you.

[@TeamAnWuT]

Thank you for the detailed guide!

[@nicolasj6723]

Thanks for you help took me 2 hours but i did it . Advice for anybody else have the right tools. I didn't that's why it took me so long should be about 1 hour job

[@natefahy8401]

Jeff Sol you can I used a torque wrench on the bottom bolt couldn’t get it in for the top but I sid my bolts to snug. The bottom bolt I did 40ftlbs the transmission drain bolt which is similar is size and going into the similar type of metal/ area is spec’d to 35ftlbs so I figured be around that

[@holywinsword3446]

Ty for the video.
Honda and their dealers knew about the problems in 2016 but did nothing to fixed it. No recall or not cover under warranty. They sent the dealers the fixes for the issue, but we have to pay for it. WTH even with a new starter from autozone is 300+. Most dealer want $900+. At least starter from autozone has lifetime warranty, but dealers is 2yr. I have a 1998 accord be4 this and its starter never went out. It was over 200k n over 16yrs old. My brother got a a 2015 accord too and it seem to have the same starter problems. Not going for anymore honda or even try out the acura. My inlaw has a 94 corolla and its starter still crank fine. Bought my 14 accord brand new the exl model almost $30k back in 2014. Damn starter went out its a dick to replace it only to find out it happened again. Still crank and not crank intermittently.

[@lukey6544]

One of best instructions
👍👍👍

[@scottluis7243]

This video is wonderful and thank you very much

[@productivejayvlogs2807]

Amazing video. You went into great detail! 🤘🏽

[@DenisSchiopu]

Appreciate it!

[@ericthor2809]

Best oart of this video is that it shows you can do this with no understanding of what you are really saying...

[@simply_felix]

Great video Denis! Thank you.

[@illuminoid22]

I replaced mine last night ..was relatively low difficulty level as only 3 electrical connections and 2 bolts -Kinda hard to get to, but otherwise not terrible

[@natefahy8401]

I just replaced my starter in my 2015 accord. Video is good but don’t have to remove the air intake bracket or the one under the starter. Definitely having a powered ratchet for the bitten bolt would be of great use but hand tools can get it done. Also recommended trying to hook up the electrical connections before putting it in fully cause not a lot of space if you have big hands

[@jilenvera5243]

Hey Nate, what's the mileage?
I have a 2015 sport and replaced it at 71k. I believe it’s kinda early for this to give out. Thanks.

[@natefahy8401]

@@jilenvera5243 when I replaced it, it was around 65 or 70k. Definitely seemed early to have to replace it

[@Tyler-xh2sg]

Is this the one you disassembled and repaired?

[@nickvu3808]

Did you buy the replacement Honda part? or what part did you buy? you have the part number?

[@bigsassyster]

With Honda Accord 2013-16 with the 3.0L V6, you want to adjust the torque converter 1/8 of a turn (1 bolt). This only has to be done once; this is the main reason why their starters are failing after 40k miles. Just make sure it hasn't been adjusted before. There are videos on this.

[@romeosdaughter]

This IS my first rodeo. Can you clarify what you mean, please. Is the starter failing because a bolt just needs to be adjusted?

[@bigsassyster]

@@romeosdaughter Here is a video that I found that goes into detail of what needs to be done. th-cam.com/video/eVP0guPlpgA/w-d-xo.html
This is the work that should be done when the starter goes out the first time.

[@jackbnmbl7]

This var in video is V6?

[@laviebanale]

When did the starter go bad?

[@piff7143]

Would the v6 be the same?

[@PumkinHoneyBaby]

I have accord 2014 sedan. 23k miles, (38 months) bought brand new in 2014.
Start went bad. Dealership want $900
For that.
Autozone $300 rebuild.
Shame on Honda!!!!! Honda knew there is problem with the starter.

[@DenisSchiopu]

Yep they knew just like how the CVT transmission on very same Accord died at 120k almost and was out of warranty of course and the dealership said "Sorry, nothing we can do".
Shame on Honda for this CVT Transmission dying out on people.

[@jessebiseko330]

$300 rebuilt! wow thats even expensive too bought rebuilt with 2 years warrant for only $63. I have 2014 sport 6MT.

[@rblandon9976]

@@jessebiseko330 where did you purchase the rebuilt starter

[@fieryphoenix586]

Went to a Honda dealer when I was having concerns about my starter. They charged me about $400 for a new one with an additional $400 for service.
Could have just bought one and did it myself.

[@almanu04]

Does this apply the same with 2017 ex 2.4L? Im having same issues. Car doesnt start certain time of the day? Dealer just replaced both starter and battery. What could be the problem?

[@latishacalloway7056]

How about i just bring my car to you and you can fix it.. I'm super confuse

[@Ken-kb6yb]

My car keep clicking 3-5 times is it starter solenoid. 2014 accord sport 6spd

[@sarasolivan]

It looks easy to do. Hopefully I can do it myself. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@DenisSchiopu]

You sure will. Just wear gloves and long sleeve to avoid scratching yourself. And have patience while trying to remove it.
Make sure you have those extension bars or else you won’t be able to get to those bolts.

[@ace-lo1nq]

If you're handy you can save quite a bit of money. Honda charges 800.00 dollars for them to do the job but have a service bulletin for 2013-15 cars

[@chriskelly9415]

@@ace-lo1nq hi, what do you mean service bulletin?

[@ace-lo1nq]

Chris Kelly its a recall on those vehicles equipped with the v6 so it will be fixed for free but Honda will not extended to all Accord models.

[@ace-lo1nq]

Honda Technical Service Bulletin is 16-002

[@johnjkizer6399]

This job is really easy but the way you explained it may get people a little confused because you are repeating or explaining the procedure twice, instead you should of actually removed the starter then we would have a better understanding.

[@pro-impulse2831]

It’s actually really hard to get to

[@luisnatera7935]

Excellent Video buddy, Owner's beware about Bosch Starter, Cost me around $213 locally and I installed in My 2014 Accord EXL, CVT, 2.4L automatic, the model number Bosch is SR1355X, first crank sound good, 2nd to 6th crank start making noise like grinding the metal (pinion with flex plate in the transmission), I uninstall this crap Bosch starter, first and last, I always buy denso, Mitsuba OEM or TYC again Bosch are s..k like all European parts. Japanese brands quality bids any american or european parts. Stay away from Bosch starter brand.

[@saphirejewelscoward]

I have a 2014 Honda Accord Sport and came across the same issues with the starter. Car starts on first two or three try's sometimes then others will take 10 to 20 minutes before car even starts. I am currently looking at pricing a starter because the dealership is trying to charge me right under $1000 to replace it.
Autozone and Napa range from $150- $279.99
Ebay sells remanufactored starters ranging from $85-118.95 (with 1 year warranty)
I have a trusted mechanic to install just wanted to inquire about more trustworthy sources to price from

[@DenisSchiopu]

Just buy rebuild from eBay or from a junk yard if any closer to you. You can also order just the replacement parts and fix the current starter non working. All you need is the brush assembly the dealership can order it for you it’s easy to replace and put it back and it will work.

[@jessebiseko330]

Wow! The same here just bought the same model mine is 6 speed manual, I was soo excited saved for a year to get this car, but now two weeks since I got it yesterday it started to delay starting, the car starts after 1 or 2 turns, am so disappointed.

[@saphirejewelscoward]

Jesse Biseko sorry to hear that! But I will say once i bought the replacement starter off eBay(with 2 year warranty) for $80 and had it installed, I’ve had ZERO problems since. Depending on your mechanic it shouldn’t cost more than $200 for the install. Avoid taking it to Honda cause they will charge you $1000 for this simple fix.
Disregarding the starter it’s a great car and i haven’t had any other issues. You made a good buy. Honda is just greedy and would rather charge its customers who don’t know any better $1000 than fix their starter issues.

[@jessebiseko330]

@@saphirejewelscoward would you mind giving me the bay the link so I can buy one?

[@jessebiseko330]

@@saphirejewelscoward thank you so much

[@D4x4Bronc]

Is it better to have the original starter rebuilt at a rebuild shop.

[@DenisSchiopu]

why ?
I replaced mine with the replacement part and everything works well, I even made a video but I don't think anyone needs to see how to replace and simple.

[@jamescc2010]

Is it possible that all the sudden you cannot start a car at all, or it is gradual process?
Most of the times it will start but a few times we have to try to crank 3-4 times before it starts.

[@DenisSchiopu]

Yeah that’s the way it started to show when the starter is dying

[@jamesschwartz6962]

Confirm this is for the 2.4L engine and not the V6? You may want to add this detail to your video title.

[@DenisSchiopu]

Yes it’s 2.4L

[@AznUzer]

OEM Honda Accord 4-cylinder batteries are very underpowered. Group 51R, and the CCA is only 410.
That could also be it if people are struggling to start their car.

[@TC-cd5sm]

When my OEM battery (51R) was starting to go bad I installed a 24F battery (for the V6) as it's the same bay for both in my 2014 Accord. Don't have power issues anymore 😏. Just buy the V6 plastic brackets and mounts. You're good

[@joet4806]

Thank you for this video. What brand Starter did you install? was it NEW or Reman?

[@DenisSchiopu]

I got It form a Honda 2015 at junk yard in Sacramento, California. It was 100% the same brand as the original one Honda Mitsuba.
It only had 20k miles - used and it worked.
I did not buy it form amazon or eBay.
The place I buy parts for my Honda they ship as well so if you are interested you can call them up and ask for a shipping quote:
RHAPARTS - Used Honda Acura Parts - Rancho Cordova, Sacramento
[phone]
rhaparts.com

[@joet4806]

@@DenisSchiopu Thank you! I'm having the original starter rebuilt. it is for a 6 speed trans. Hard to find new or rebuilt.

[@romeosdaughter]

@@DenisSchiopu Why would you purchase a starter from a junked Honda vehicle that could possibly have the same problem? How can you be sure that would not be an issue?

[@susiealamillo5140]

Where did you get the new factory starter at ??

[@DenisSchiopu]

www.rhaparts.com
Give them a call they also can ship the part to you.

[@mixz9929]

Bro for 1 thanks for the effort for trying to help people out but for God sakes maaaan use a flashlight firstly and make the video while you're doing the work I know how to do this but listening to you explaining I cant help but to think of all the people who are not mechanically inclined heads 🤯 but with all that to the side think of it like this its 3 bolts and a plug 😏

[@xSxEcuuadorxLx]

My starter started failing 2 weeks ago how much long do I have before it completely stops working . I won’t be able to change it until July 8th

[@DenisSchiopu]

Mine worked for like 1 more week and then I could start the car anymore.

[@aroyotu]

This problem started 3 months ago, how long until it finally failed? I suspect at most inopportune time.

[@godlike3460]

is this the 4 cylinder or 6?

[@DenisSchiopu]

4 cylinder 2.4L

[@rayt5520]

Hondas quality has gone way down not like the honda of old these new hondas suck big time .

[@bighum70]

rayt
Lol

[@jellyjiggler5311]

Those two screws on the lx are not 12mm!

[@sokool86]

2014 Honda Accord 4 Cylinder!!!! Starter motor.

[@jimmymolinaro7554]

What engine size what engine size what engine size ................................

[@biggeno1205]

Yep, the starter in these cars are junk. Honda has to be aware. Search online and see how many folks(including me) have starter issues

[@Sam1000RR]

Big Geno oh my goodness, I thought it was just me. My Civic 2014 only has 56k mile on it and starter is already dying out on me. It’s such a pain to get to places.

[@biggeno1205]

I feel your pain. My starter went out around 58,xxx miles. Honda wanted $700-$900 to replace it. I looked on eBay and found one for $65. There is a company who rebuilds them and resales then. I put the rebuilt starter in in Nune if 2018. Had no problems until this month, Jan 2019. This starter is doing the same exact thing. Will not turn over in the first try. It starts the car in the 2nd or 3rd try. I contacted Honda and they act like they are unaware of the problem people are having with these starters. But yet if you look online, soo many others having exact prob. I will never buy another Honda again just for this reason. I think I will replace the starter once more and trade the car in in something else

[@Hubjeep]

Big G - Did you just get "nothing" when trying to start the engine? My friend has a 2015 and says a few times he went to start his (good battery) and nothing happened, then the starter turned after a few trys.

[@biggeno1205]

Exactly! Turn the key and nothing happens. No clicking or anything. As if the car has no power. My battery was brand . At first, it took 2-3 turns for the car to finally start. Then it went to 3-5 times. Sometimes inwould come out to start my car and it would crank in the first try. Well, I just traded it last week. Too cold outside to be dealing with that mess.

[@jessebiseko330]

I just bought 2014 honda accord two weeks ago, and yesterday my car started to act strange. I had to try 2 or 3 times until the car starts again.

[@vaac3057670]

Very tight spaces.

[@alfonzacorn]

You only have to tell where did he is we know what it does we know it doesn't need lubrication and secondly once you remove the Ground Terminal no power can go anywhere out of the battery power has to travel in a circle do you know what a circle what do you know what a circle means no need to disconnect both terminals you're not replacing the battery

[@TomBleecker]

You need a refresher course in English.

[@oscaritowin]

What is the part number

[@DenisSchiopu]

Starter Motor Assembly (Sm-74009)(Mitsuba) - Honda (31200-5A2-A52)

[@DenisSchiopu]

The replacement for the starter to make it work you need to buy this:
Holder Set, Brush - Honda (31210-5A2-A01)
28.63$ from this Honda original parts website I’ve been ordering every time I needed something for my Honda’s.
www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/

[@joelrivera3369]

@@DenisSchiopu Do you happen to know if their parts new or remanufactured?

[@DenisSchiopu]

From the link above ? The parts are genuine Honda.

[@N9NEMilli]

Idk what I did wrong, I followed every step and when I went to start my car .. the engine blew out

[@DenisSchiopu]

WHAT HAPPENED MAN ???

[@arturotorres673]

@Jeff Sol what would be the correct teeth ratio

[@changchengxue4008]

Starter died in 4 years? doesn't sound like Honda😧

[@DenisSchiopu]

Yeah it’s sad I had engine replaced & transmission also replaced only after 4 years it’s disappointing, this new CVT transmissions don’t last that long.
Now with only 20k miles engine & transmission it feel like my car got new fresh horse pair again lol

[@changchengxue4008]

@@DenisSchiopu How many miles did you put on your car before changing engine&transmission?

[@DenisSchiopu]

Almost 300k

[@changchengxue4008]

@@DenisSchiopu OMG, do you drive it like a cab lol. Now I know what to expect when my accord hits that mileage.

[@Hubjeep]

@@changchengxue4008 LOL, that 4 year mark was misleading... with 300,000 miles BTW!

[@TheEagleOne]

I'm so disappointed in HONDA, since they start with production in U.S.A. they have a lots of problems. No more quality, too bad for Honda!!!

[@rayt5520]

they are buying chinese parts thats why Toyota had so many problems in 2007 now Honda doing the same makes more money parts and service.