2007 Honda Civic intermittent no crank/no start diagnosis, repair, and failed part inspection.

This 2007 Honda Civic LX has a starting problem. Let's take a look at it and fix it. Before we throw the old parts in the pile, we can take them apart just for more verification that we fixed the problem.
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#honda

[@simike24]

My 08 Honda van does the same thing every once in a while. Now I know whats wrong with it. Thank you.

[@MazichMusic]

I appreciate your repair videos for the information. I'm never going to rebuild a car, but I still find your videos entertaining.

[@moehoward01]

Same here. Entertainment value.

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

Well I grew up in a body shop fixing cars the exact same way he does. And yet I still watch for the entertainment.

[@artieaudio77]

This repair warmed my cold heart. Coming from a professional car audio installer. 😂😂😂

[@rbc5878]

I have family members who have had this same issue, now I know what to do, thanks Scott!

[@badvlad9861]

I always try to take apart what ever I had to replace (inquiring minds want to know) to make any changes to the new part BEFORE installing it. Glad to see you are also a parts coroner!!

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

This illustrates thee difference between diagnosing Japanese designed vehicles and German designed vehicles. Usually the Japanese designed vehicles will have a readily available and relatively inexpensive part fail. When diagnosing a German designed vehicle, one looks for the most expensive part that could possibly cause the problem that is only sold through the dealer and is on a several week back order to confirm a diagnosis.

[@muskokamike127]

and you forgot: you have to remove the engine to get to it.......

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

@@muskokamike127 Isn't difficult access a major design feature of every part location in a German vehicle?

[@muskokamike127]

@@tiredoldmechanic1791 100% it is.

[@bearing_aficionado]

Happy Saturday, Scott!🍻

[@davidatkinson2167]

Just one reservation. I admire your confidence in the replacement part but as a former service engineer and manager I would have tried starting before I put the cover on. In industry, it might have been an unnecessary superstition but I never put the test meter away before I tested the system. Keep up the good work.

[@gordoakley3447]

This guy should have a million subscribers

[@BrucePierson]

That was an easy fix for what would have been an annoying problem. I bet it took you longer to edit the video than to do the repair.

[@muskokamike127]

I've had that happen, took longer to find and get the part than do the repair...not just on cars.

[@glennprevost7140]

Nothing replaces knowledge and experience. Nice.

[@nickrichards7646]

im not a hater...i love ur videos...i have a huge respect for you...i may not like sum of the content but im not a hater.....plus u have one of the best years of Starfire...1961

[@BrucePierson]

I was expecting your video yesterday, but good to see it today instead. I wonder how many people you caught off guard.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

My father-in-law has one of these cars (I think it's a 2011), if this ever happens to him, I can diagnosis it & fix it looking so smart, thanks to you.

[@floydhelms44]

....welcome back to the channel. Today, we have a 1970 Camaro that needs a review. Please. Thks. 😊

[@Ram14250]

Thanks Scott! Excellent video! That Civic looks great for it's age!!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

And of course the parts store would NEVER make a mistake! ("Of course not" said no one!) Wish they could all be that easy! Good one Scott.

[@jamesterrill1938]

Great video, I always enjoy working on Honda and Toyota products. Parts are usually more expensive but worth it to me Thanks.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Scott.

[@muskokamike127]

3:29 20 yrs ago when I worked in a cabinet shop, for Christmas the boss gave us all tool totes with an assortment of tools we'd need when we did site installs. In it was a cheap little stamped steel ratchet with an assortment of screwdriver ends. It had a 1/4" socket. So you could put any 1/4" screwdriver hex torx or any length of bit. I still have the tote and that little ratchet. I use that ratchet easily 20 times a week. I use it all the time when working on my cnc machine. It's stubby so it fits in anywhere. It has a little knurled knob on the head so once you break something loose you can spin it out with the knob. Freaking thing is PRICELESS!!!! Edit: after pausing the vid, it's a lot like yours only smaller and cheaper. Not fancy chrome like yours!!!

[@scofab]

Those would go bad on the old Datsun Z-cars all the time too... happy memories. Thanks as always.

[@kevinritchie9227]

I thought I went back to the future...but damn, it IS Saturday...lol.

[@joeloyd56]

Thanks for the content

[@bbkmm1]

Having several Accords, that sound is very familiar. Since I've had to deal with that issue on every accord over 10 years old. I've taken the ignition switch apart and put a drop of solder in the divot where the sparks from contact points. That will last a few months while I wait for the ignition switch shipped from China on Ebay.

[@danclark374]

I have replaced this item on my sons 2004 Honda Accord with about 200k miles and my 2007 sometimes does it with 88k miles. I am sure I will have to replace it soon.

[@juliansteward2593]

love the new videos...fix them beaters

[@nickrichards7646]

im not a hater..haha...i love ur videos and have learned alot from ur talents....plus u have one of the best looking years of Starfire

[@lstone.09]

Kool video. Guess Mr Spotty won't be making any $$$ off this video. 😂

[@johngrant1337]

good video , thanks

[@kimkramer5773]

Thank You

[@SuperApplefan1]

another awesome video

[@andrepienaar6459]

Fortunately with the later cars the whole unit doesn't have to be replaced which means new keys as well. I think you showed us how to swap out the tumblers of the one-unit ignition switch so that the original keys can be used.

[@anthonyvasquez9068]

I had the same situation with mine before just replace it and now is better

[@user-lb5bd9yk4d]

Love the commen sense sniff test ❤🌞

[@Jayf1981]

Nice!

[@jimwiskus8862]

Thanks Scott! I imagine that would be a 200.00 bill at Honda? You make it look so easy. All the best!

[@midwestfarm757]

Probably $500

[@tomswindler64]

Nice and easy 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@clintonepps3666]

For some reason i knew it before you even stated changing the switch but the ones ive come across were old 1980s mitsibishi sigmas and all i did was use a screw driver to start the car or make my own switch box on the dash cause they were part cars or basher

[@MNorris1985]

Ya know my 08 makes that buzzing sound. I always thought it was the chime messing up... never had an issue starting. But I guess it won't be too much longer it might start causing that..guess I should order an ignition switch.

[@robertsise7898]

I looked up on those fasteners. It said tight but not too tight. 😮

[@jamestyndall529]

Looks like a perfectly good anti-theft device to me

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

I must have the same brand of torque wrench you have because it makes the same sound, now...in my head.

[@iantyler4045]

Good for another 17 years. Nice to get an easy one every now and then.

[@danielriordan6387]

Will we get to see the mustang finished? Just asking.

[@t.w.3]

Great video. Did it smell a bit like a Mustang when you did the olfactory check? :P

[@joesavage6084]

Scott what happened too the fox body mustang

[@fredclarijs7370]

Thanks for the info

[@rkelsey3341]

Darn you! Thanks to watching these videos, I can no longer tighten any screw, nut, or bolt without saying, "Click."

[@houseofno]

Sorry I am so late to post. Your channel trolls were guarding the bridge and I couldn't remember my password. 😂

[@Whateva67]

How many miles are on this car?

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

I like it when you do different kinds of videos, but maybe you could diagnose the problem first and then fix it. I don't like this word but I'll try it... PLEASE!

[@stevemccormick4938]

There was no like button so I'm commenting to feed the algorithm

[@were1932]

I changed switch and still haven't changed anything , 2 ,3 seconds delay before starting 😢

[@richardchayer6597]

Hello

[@steinmargunnarsson3709]

For the record: I have NEVER noticed sarcassm in any of your videos, not even close to it.

[@tommcl8548]

👊👍

[@gs1100ed]

Repair is very similar on a 2011 Ford Focus. Actually easier.

[@siflsockpuppet]

I forgot that I replaced that part on the 62k mile 2008 LX I bought 3 years ago, but now I remember. Same symptom. Know what's not fun to replace on these? The starter. Why did they make it so hard? And why did it die at 65k miles?

[@danielbutler578]

I can only imagine. I had to pull the starter on my 91 Nissan Sentra, so I got out the repair manual to see how much of a hassle it was going to be. Fortunately, I took a few minutes to look it over before I began. I removed 4 bolts and the bracket that they were holding in place and saved myself a lot of unnecessary work. I can't tell you how many times I've seen the books tell me that I had to tear apart half of the car to do something that could be done much faster and simpler with the application of a little common sense.

[@geoffreybartlett9293]

Does that include hybrid cars? Or are all hybrids? Idk

[@gteixeira]

Typically hybrid cars use a push button and the cranking is done by the motor-generator unit, so this is less than an issue.

[@andrewbetschman3175]

@vehcor I hope you are not working today.

[@kraz904]

Mr. Spotty should have helped…

[@Scooter30FTW]

Scott seems to know quite a bit about mechanical things for a body man.

[@sjupicudacuda898]

cmon a Honda with a "no start" really !!!!lol

[@jennifurzoe1302]

A real mechanic would've had the dash, windshield,and spare tire all dismantled so that more money could be made.

[@markb.1259]

So easy.... even a Caveman could do it!!! 🙂

[@kraz904]

My guess would have been flied lice…

[@stephenleone2375]

These videos are great, but without having to take the vehicle off of the trailer.... well it's just not the same without the scream of impending death. Just saying.

[@kraz904]

Somebody has long blonde hair. Definitely not yours…

[@nickrichards7646]

pretty lame videos lately...wheres the good stuff?

[@fixinanddoinstuff2134]

Pass Nick the haters tears jar 😂