2004 Honda CRV * Removing the Starter!

This is by far the worst experience (price and labor) I have ever had replacing a starter! The dealership wanted $835 (with tax-no labor) just for the starter! I bought one from the parts store for $261 (lifetime warrantee) and installed it myself. The starter is located underneath the intake maninfold (which has to be removed) in order to replace it. FUN FOR HOURS!!!!

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[RigsPGT]

Wait, you had to remove the intake manifold to get to the starter? Was there another way to get around it without touching the manifold? My friends CRV cranks slow even with a new battery and the other day the car wouldnt start at all. He left it there for 15 minutes, tried it again and it started. Looks like it will be a day full of joy for me :(

[daisybites]

@RigsPGT yes, I had to unbolt the intake, I never was able to pull it completely ot of the car, even after removing the hood latch, but I was able to slide it over enough to the drivers side to make enough room to get to the starter

[crazymodder2]

I just got done working on my neighbors crv. He needed the starter replaced....

By far the worst time i have ever had working on a fucking car... The engineers need to be shot in the face.

[sjmadden]

see below. Take off cover to intake manifold. Take 6 bolts out of intake manifold.

Take out 1 bolt on top of intake under fuel injector. Undo 2 electric plugs. slide

manifold over as far as possible toward battery. Work on starter. I needed breaker bar.

Not great room to work on starter, but you have good view. Goes back together fast.

recommend universal joint on sockets and plenty of extensions.

[sjmadden]

Easiest way for me was the intake manifold. Took me 5 hours all together.

Take battery and box out. Take out breather tube for air filter.

Undue the upper radiator hose at the front only

Take out tube from filter to intake. Take 4 bolts out of that hold throttle body.

[malvina777]

I had mine replaced today. 2002 CR-V. Dealer part was $600 so I purchased a new jobber part for $200. Not a rebuilt. Took my mechanic 1.25hours and he did the repair from underneath the car...wasn't easy but it can be done.

Total cost of replacement including labour. $280 (I gave him an extra $20)

[Trex12313]

Got the manifold off , starter out but the local doesn't have my starter. Ordering one for $160 with core charge but free shipping. Glad I have second vehicle.

[rudewaggy]

Thanks for this video,I did mine last night took me 2 hour overall.

[RigsPGT]

Same here, did the job 2 days ago and i couldnt get the intake out even after separating the throttle body and removing the hood latch. Now im having a CEL on the dash which comes back even after resetting it.. My friend didnt write the code down when he checked it by Autozone but i'll look into more details tomorrow. He mentioned the code had to do with the intake manifold which i think i might have missed a sensor or smth.