2007-2012 Honda Civic Si Starter DIY

Changing out a starter for the 8th gen Civic Si

[@Raytv69]

Removing the intake manifold is the easiest way to replace the starter just replace my si starter took me 2hours including going to the store to buy a new one lol

[@jamesjervis429]

The same happened to me when I went to unplug the knock sensor. It's the glue that fails.

[@soukiallen1]

bro.... you should of just rebuilt the original starter its so simple all you need to do is purchase the original brushes from the honda dealer it cost me 61 dollars not sure how much where you are.remove the older one and replace it with the new brushes. youre gonna blow all the dust out and put some gear lube on any moving parts there is a video here in youtube on how to rebuild i learned it here i hope you keep the original starter so that you can try it.

[@accordinglytuned7172]

That's a great idea! I've never done that before but that would be a good idea to rebuild and make a video on it! Sounds easy enough from what you're saying. Thanks!

[@alohadakine4571]

My local dealer $440 for the rebuild kit. I asked if they just had the “brushes”…. Nope just the rebuild kit. Napa has a remanufactured for $400

[@mr.google1418]

I was taking the manifold out but couldn’t due to the cable wires that runs through the bracket manifold didn’t want to snap off( not even the top lug nut)! Had to do it your way. Process of rebuilding starter

[@stevengomez7966]

For the knock sensor you’ll need a 24mm socket preferably a deep socket! Doesn’t have to be very tight when you screw it back in just snug!

[@chasetuter8048]

Left my knock sensor in and then broke it taking the starter out lmao

[@stevengomez7966]

@@chasetuter8048 gah damn lol, I tried my best not to break it, I put my hand on it and boom broke

[@Itsphillipdeal]

Thanks for the vid. Successfully changed mine today without breaking the sensor lol. I was so stressed.

[@Delight22-fp]

I replaced mine but when I started it, I started hearing grinding sounds and immediately shut it off. You know what is it and how to fix it?

[@accordinglytuned7172]

@@Delight22-fp it's probably the Bendix gear in the starter going out, it'll still work but eventually will go out and will need to replace the starter

[@Delight22-fp]

@@accordinglytuned7172 you think? I mean is it brand new.

[@accordinglytuned7172]

@@Delight22-fp if it's not OEM it could be likely, it's pretty common in Honda's to grind a little on start up, my Honda Fit did it in the cold for awhile but still started everyday.

[@TheOcampos_]

Thank you brotha! Really helpful and used your video for info! Changed my starter today and fortunately, I didn't break my knock sensor lol

[@accordinglytuned7172]

No problem, Glad it helped! You lucked out with the knock sensor haha 🤣

[@SivaFolsom]

Very well done.

[@mariemckeehan7444]

Im doing this. At this very moment. This is very helpful. However. This car is kicking my ass.

[@powerbuilding7044]

Me too, owned it from 94k miles to 100k miles today. Clutch went out, AC went out, now the starter appears to be going out (in less the 6k miles). Praying it's just bad luck, it's a Honda so it should last a long time. Best of luck to you.

[@shaineovich7624]

Where can I purchase the starter ?

[@charleswhite8931]

Rock auto

[@effervescentrelief]

Thanks man.

[@deeeeeeee-r]

That 14mm bolt is hard to break loose. Any suggestions?

[@accordinglytuned7172]

Try to use a breaker bar or an impact, mine wasn't really that hard to remove.

[@garydane4056]

Regular socket and ratchet. Place ratchet under wiring. Cycle ratchet handle to lowest position. Get 12" pipe or longer that will fit over ratchet handle. It won't move much, but enough to break it loose enough to finish loostening.

[@juwanhaco4531]

Oh wtf the si civic starter is easier to access 😂, mine is 2012 lx coupe , it's behind the engine underneath

[@accordinglytuned7172]

Yeah the normal Civic's are much harder!

[@juwanhaco4531]

@@accordinglytuned7172 mine clicks same way, I thought maybe the clutch sensor metal has no contact. When you changed the starter, did it work.

[@accordinglytuned7172]

@@juwanhaco4531 yes when I changed out the starter it worked eversince. Try to unplug your clutch neutral switch and put a paperclip into it so it bypasses the switch then try to turn on the car without the clutch to rule out the clutch switch.

[@juwanhaco4531]

@@accordinglytuned7172 man I can't find it 😂, underneath is to tight

[@accordinglytuned7172]

@@juwanhaco4531 on your clutch pedal, follow it up until you feel a plug. Sometimes there's 2 plugs. It's tight usually

[@BigDaddycris]

How long did this job take you?

[@accordinglytuned7172]

Under an hour for sure if I didn't record. It's pretty easy to do.

[@BigDaddycris]

Any special tools I will need like a flex rachet?

[@accordinglytuned7172]

@@BigDaddycris I believe it would help having flex on the front radiator support I believe I used a flex there.

[@BigDaddycris]

@@accordinglytuned7172 thanks for the info I had to hit my starter to get my car to start this morning 😂 will be switching it out soon

[@Smngorin]

Thanks man, I watched a video that if you hit the starter with a hammer the car should start and it did. So now I know it’s the starter that’s bad 😢 I’m glad I found your video so that I can attempt to do it too, thanks for the info for the sensor I’ll be careful and take my time with it.

[@AbelNutu]

Did the same exact thing 😂