How To Replace a Starter 2006 Honda Odyssey -EricTheCarGuy

[@blanchsb]

8 Years later and Eric still keeps me going with my own car repairs. Thank to this video I was able to replace my starter within 2 hours from start to finish. Thanks again Eric.

[@michaelshin69]

Really like that you don't skip removing fasteners, often the hardest part for me. Thank you.

[@TomCardinali]

Eric, My 2005 Odyssey stranded my wife last night. Watched your video while waiting for AAA to send the tow truck to take the van home. Got to AutoZone at 7:30 this morning when they opened. Bought a starter and borrowed a breaker bar from them ($25 refundable deposit!). Gathered up my other tools based on your video and was done in about 90 minutes. Great video. Clear instructions and hints (bend that tab on the battery tray!) made the whole job go smoothly. THANKS! Tom

[@elmano04]

May God bless you and protect you in everything that you do Eric!! You're an inspiration to all of us poor broke wanna be Joe Schmo mechanic man, them car garage shops out there are nothing but thieves, they're going to hate on you Eric by saying that you are taking their jobs away from them by posting auto repair videos like this on KZbin and guess what? Between parts and labor, that was a good $750+ job too and you're putting it right back in our pockets and l LOVE IT.

[@Mike-hv2ly]

Thank you very much! You saved me $250 in labor cost. I bought a starter online for $85, watched your video a few times, and almost exactly two hours later...fixed and running. I am not a mechanic, but after successfully completing this simple job I will certainly try more wrenching in the future. The only tool I wish I had would be a ratcheting wrench for that hard to reach bolt. My Oddy has 178K miles and this is the 2nd replacement starter.

[@HickoryHummingbyrd]

Many thanks for the excellent guide. It ended up taking me three hours to replace our starter just now, but about 45 minutes of that was trying to break loose the bottom bolt on the starter, which had rusted tight, and I had no breaker bar. I thought for awhile there that I was going to be putting off the second half of the operation while I took a bus to and from the nearest store I could get one, but some kludging with a broom handle ended up saving the day. This is the second video of yours I've used to replace something at home, and I anticipate more to come.

[@chris407x]

Thanks so much for this clear video. I was suddenly stranded in the parking lot of Advance Auto with a no start starter on a Sunday afternoon at 4 pm: watched this video once through, bought a new starter and a few tools and drove away just over 2 hours later!

[@ChristopherLee1002]

10yrs later..your video is STILL helping people. Thanks bro!!😃

[@gettyfrank779]

If I walked into a repair shop and saw EricTheCarGuy will to work on my car, I would be ecstatic. Nothing would make me happier than seeing my car featured in one of your videos for all to see. You are an honest mechanic and it would be an honor for you to work on my vehicle. Keep up the good videos and STAY DIRTY!

[@curtisrettig731]

Thanks again! This took about one hour to remove and about 1/2 hour to replace. The crux of this job is being able to get sufficient torque on those starter hold-down bolts. I have a 3 ft pipe that slips over my ratchet so it will either break the bolt loose or break the ratchet. This is a great thing. I'd like to start a helpful series of videos, but nobody needs to know how to build lasers or cut your finger-tips off in a table saw!

[@renegutierrez33]

Due to your video, I was able to change the starter on my wifes van for the first time last night. And it was easy, all thanks to your video. Job well done on your part sir.

[@mayhem7038]

Eric, thank you for this, I just did my starter today on my 2007 Honda odyssey touring. 2 things I want to point out to others is: 1. Everything Eric said needs to be taken out of the way, does in fact need to be removed.... Don't try to skip any of it because it will just take longer... Trust me on this... And number 2 is the 2007 models and later have a different starter and different connections that are harder to get to.... However everything else is that same.

[@richardatkinson7918]

I'll

[@latinhot24]

man. you save me a lot of money. dealership wanted $850 dollars to replace the starter, I bough the starter myself and I installed by myself following your steps. thanks. I only spent $130 dollars including some tools that I needed.

[@MichianaMan]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video; I followed it step by step and the wife's van fired right up when I was all done. Cheers Eric!

[@tyler5786]

Man this video and your other related videos to no start, no crank were just heroic and saved me tons of $$. Thank you for the thorough explanations and not skipping through parts. And thank you for the video!

[@BR0JASON]

Thank you for this video. The starter on our 06 Odyssey went out Friday, and Sunday I was able to remove/replace it Sunday thanks to this video. As you and others have said, that bottom bolt on the starter is no joke. I probably spent more time dealing with a broken socket extension than with the starter work. There's no telling how much money you saved me, and I hope you make 5 times that back from clicks and ad revenue.

[@richardni7069]

Thanks a lot for the video, bought starter on Ebay $67, replaced and running fine. Saved big bucks. Local dealer asked $550. Subscribed. You are the best.

[@deasttn]

Liqiang Ni I found a $55 model on Amazon for my 04. Removing the bottom bolt was the biggest challenge

[@eastoff]

Just changed my first starter successfully, thanks to your well done video. A special thanks to descent lighting and good edits. That's what really makes your videos stand apart.

[@loukola5353]

A quick fact. Only the radios with navigation had a code. Regular radios did not have or need a code. Outstanding video and great attention to detail. Thanks a lot for the time you took to put these videos out for us.

[@gratefuldouggeorge5754]

I'm the original owner of a '06 Touring which doesn't have NAV, but does have a 5 digit code. ✌️

[@arieljones4595]

Yeah, I've got an 06 without nav and it most certainly does require a code.

[@keithm5379]

Thank you Eric. Just replaced the starter in our 2006 Odyssey thanks to you. I ended up taking the left front wheel off to get to those two bottom bolts on battery tray. Thank you for the excellent content.

[@MegaEight8ball]

Great video! Super helpful and clear. I am not all that mechanically inclined and this job was a little bit outside of my comfort zone but this video gave me the confidence to do it.

[@kbsmith8279]

Awesome video that made this job so much easier...thank you Eric! The only trouble I experienced was my lack of tools and had to improvise. Make sure you have a long wrench for the low bolt on the battery mount and some socket wrench extensions to make everything quick. Just watch the video and make sure you have the same tools Eric is using or something close. Thank you again for making this video, great details and tips!!

[@travyn08]

Paid $70 for the starter and did it in less than an hour, thank u so much!!! much appreciated...

[@freitag314]

Eric, you're a real pro! This is one of the best technically-oriented videos I've watched. You are thorough, informative, articulate....generally excellent. I'm subscribing to your channel straight away. I thought my wife's 99 Odyssey needed a neutral safety switch because I could get the van to start by wiggling the gear selector. I installed the neutral safety switch and it worked....for about 12 hours. Then it became obvious something else was wrong. Wish I would have watched this before getting shafted by the local Honda dealer. Ouch!

[@oscargonzalez8518]

Zenkiu Erick thank you I love yours videos,muy professionals.Iam retired and I learning from all of you guy's.This videos are for people like me not for mechanic and you do the complete job.God bless you.

[@prousehouse99]

Eric....thank you thank you thank you...after breaking down in a parking lot of Toy R Us with my kids and wife...I watched your video while waiting for AAA. Since you did the exact vehicle I have it was something i had to try. I won't lie. Without your video it would not have been possible. The bending down the metal flap..."its just metal", lol I would have stopped there if it weren't for your thorough video. It still took me two hours to do it, bug mainly because I kept referencing your video and I broke a tool and went out to bbuy a breaker bar since I ddidn't follow that advice of your earlier...again, thank you you are legitimate. Great video.

[@kentowakai1234]

Haha! First try, 2 hours. Hardest part was the bolts on the starter. Breaker bar required. Snapped a 3/8th extension bar, but started with conviction. Very satisfying. Thank you very much for your help. No skin grafts needed with the open hand technique.

[@jmh6835]

I snapped my extension too. Thank goodness for a lifetime warranty on Harbor Freight tools...

[@johnkaplanian]

Dear Erik, a good alternative than grease on terminals is to coat it from outside (after tightening) with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. Please rebuild the old starter as all it needs is only cleaning or replacing a copper piece in the solenoid only + cleaning the armature contact grooves + re-greasing the motor bearings and solenoid arm and it became as new. Thanks you Erik for such an informative video as always.

[@pureblood2020]

Thank you for this video...I would not have attempted this without it....Bought this Honda new. 168,000 miles & still going strong.

[@adamkim9020]

dude. you and this video helped me save over $600 vs what the dealer was going to charge me. thanks you!!!

[@clockguy2]

I replaced my starter like a pro after watching this video. Thanks Eric!

[@bburnett71]

Thanks for this video Eric; this repair pushed my comfort zone but your video helped make it a success

[@smoker318]

Best 1 handed mechanic I have ever seen thanks for the great view

[@yewtewber]

Thanks, Eric! Just replaced the starter on my 2006 Odyssey today. Your video was a lifesaver. I agree with another comment... showing the removal of all the fasteners was critical for my success. Had to go buy a breaker bar for those 17mm bolts, but other than that, it went pretty well, all considered!

[@jimmurphy5739]

Thanks. Good camera angles. Very helpful. Not replacing the starter, but needed to know how to access the positive cable to starter from below. (Keys only fit ignition, not door locks, so fob is the only way into the vehicle - but the battery drained last night so I need to momentarily "boost" the car to get the remote control receiver powered to recognize the fob unlock command and pop the doors. Then, I'll be in and able to pop the hood. What a PITA.)

[@krgetler]

Eric, great job as usual. The statement "easier said than done" was more than prophetic. Frankly, it kicked my butt. The one, lower, rear most bolt stressed my Navy trained vocabulary. Finally got the tray out then managed to break my 3/8th drive extension trying to get the top 17mm mounting bolt out. If I had to do it again I would have 1) purchased a long 12mm wrench such as the one you used (to use on bolt above). 2) had 1/2 inch drive extensions on hand and 3) purchased a better quality starter (not CARQUEST) considering the level of effort to change this puppy out. Considering the effort, I see why the dealers/mechanics get some coin to do this job. Thank you for the video!

[@micahpeterson3473]

This was exactly the video I needed! I watched it a couple times, made notes along the way for steps, and just finished replacing my starter. No surprises, except finding out that my loaned out 3/8" socket wrench & extension was never returned, but what's an automotive project without the purchase of an additional tool right? Great video, much appreciated!

[@ScottFisher13]

You saved the day for me once again. I saved at least $345 dollars by doing the work myself. THANK YOU!

[@JonathanThompson1320]

Eric, you are awesome. You are the man. All of these unintelligent people commenting on your KZbin videos are just giving you more points in the KZbin algorithm. The more they post their simple-minded comments the more exposure your videos achieve. Keep the videos coming so these idiots can help you out, help you pays your bills. Seriously, thank you for all that you do. I consider you a modern day Robin Hood.

[@kentowakai1234]

"push with an open hand". I learned something new today that I will use for the rest of my life.

[@10181995hamza]

Kento Wakai i wish he said that at the beginning lol I clipped my knuckles on the battery tray step

[@annetteholland2654]

Eric, Thank You for this video!!! This video was exactly the correct one for my 2005 Honda Odyssey with 91,000 miles on it. You saved us about $500- the dealer wanted to charge us $600 for the entire replacement. I replaced it with a re-manufactured starter with a lifetime warranty. I would like to mention (like you said) that the removal of the bottom bolt on that starter (17mm) was a $%##!!! Had to use a 3' cheater to break it loose. Other than that, everything went exactly as it shows. We even had to put in the radio code and it worked perfectly. Thanks Again!!

[@Jake-im2lv]

Annette Holland it's an awesome feeling doing it yourself and saving a nice chunk of change.mi was quoted $800 to replace my front control arm bushes and tie rods. Ended up replacing all of the bushings up front, and inner and outer tie rod ends (not just the control arm bushings) for much less

[@ledhead123]

Great video and very informative... just changed the starter on an 06 odyssey and I must say the hardest part was the battery tray removal. Other than that it went pretty smooth... thanks again

[@patriciamoraga2917]

Wow Thank you for your incentive …by minute 9 and I already wanted to give up 🌈

[@shadiahmad6487]

Subscribed! Thanks a heck of a ton for this video! I may just be getting better, but this video helped tremendously. watched it, got my tools, got to work and finished the smoothest repair I've ever done!

[@bcmr777]

Thank you for the video. Replaced starter on 2005 Odyssey today, followed the instructions to a T, except had to come at the back battery tray bolt from underneath, as there was no room to maneuver a wrench up top.

[@JonathanThompson1320]

Stay dirty! 30 minutes and I am ready to go! Attacking the starter on my Acura CL. I love how you explain the tools and why you use them. I am slowly building my tool collection with each video!

[@elmattsonio]

Thank you! I successfully changed my starter in my car solely because of this video and a bit frugal stubbornness! Much appreciated!

[@tomskayak]

I watch your video and fixed my starter. feel so good. Thank you very much man.

[@solesearched]

I get so excited when I see a new ETCG video pop up! Fantastic as usual Eric!

[@drmoose0061]

great video. took me ~2.5 hours, including the trip to the store to buy the starter, and two trips to the neighbor to borrow some tools.... I didn't remove the air box and the tray came out pretty easy. Well, easy relative. I agree it is ridiculous overkill mounting of a battery tray.

[@maxandmoose]

Thanks for the video, helped me out trying to get the battery metal support out. Was getting frustrated and got on youtube and saved again, wife got her van back and is happy! The bottom bolt on the starter was a bear to loosen though, and I had to use my 18" breaker with some brute force, other than that, was a breeze! Thanks again.

[@NicholasBrown]

This video made the starter replacement a breeze. Thank you

[@ronvan1]

I just replaced the starter on my 2005 Odyssey thanks to this video. Thanks for posting this!

[@thebenalvarez]

Everything was spot on. Thank you so much for this video. I replaced the starter on our 05 Odyssey.

[@rodneytoolman67]

I always enjoy your videos. I appreciate all the details you share…..ie: what size the fasteners are. What type wrenches are needed.

[@leonardpollmann930]

Your video's are sooo thorough You are a credit to your profession. I agree with a previous comment. The bolts holding on the starter are scary tight. My cheater bar (pipe) was 3 foot long and I barely broke the bolts loose.

[@ctcfirearms]

Awesome video Eric! Replaced my starter yesterday without any problems. Thank you very much my friend.

[@yellowguy808]

Appreciate you taking the time out to post this, you saved me alot of time and some money. Mahalo from hawaii bruda

[@godgodgod5035]

Thank EricTheCarGuy very much. It saved me lots of money!

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Always love your videos!!! Your advice about bending tab down to get intake flume out to get access to battery tray bolts saved me 40 mins wrestling under the car. Keep up good work! TomP.

[@volkswagenlovertx]

the battery hold down in my car is missing, the thing was crap and i threw it away because it was just an angled piece of plastic that was supposed to hold the battery from the side, i couldn't get to it and it was hard to re install all the time, i like the ones from this video a lot, ill be getting a kit, good job

[@davelazaro846]

Thx so much for every detail u put in this video. I changed out the starter in a few hours thx to you.

[@luisgaleno1525]

Thank you Eric for all of your videos i learn a lot.

[@andrewf6858]

My 2005 accord with a 3.0 6cyl is not exactly the same as this video but it is very close to the same procedure. Battery tray is not as tough (the ones underneath are both slotted and just need to brk em loose and a turn or 2 passed that). Best thing is that the starter is not located under the intake manifold but on the battery side just like this odyssey. Great guide eric. You show steps and apparently edit out ur umm ummm derr statements or can speak better than many mech's. The guide does not bog down with unnecessary jarble and is easy to follow.

[@Term626]

I just spent 4 hours looking your awesome and helpful videos! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

Excellent video.. just replaced the starter in my '05 Odyssey and I figure you saved me a few hundred dollars with this video. Thank you! BTW, those 17mm bolts holding the starter on are real beasts. Had to get my breaker bar on them.

[@CoolKouls]

Is it very close to 2006 Honda Odyssey? My 05 Odyssey won't start since this morning. Any special tools you need for this job?

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

Anil Koul Yes, mine was nearly identical to the 06 Odyssey that Eric does in the video. Same tools and everything, but my 05 did not have the cover over the air inlet he mentions at 07:00.

[@grumpyj79]

Thank you. Watched your video and followed your instructions and I was able to install the starter on my own.

[@staceysevers]

GREAT video. My 2006 was slightly different from the video but still got it done. Took a while, longer than Eric I am sure

[@donho7857]

Excellent video Eric. wondering if the Starter can be tested somehow while its still on?

[@joelpasserell4525]

Awesome job on video Eric! This worked on my 2005 Odyssey also and saved me $175 labor that my mechanic wanted. I got the top starter bolt out with my impact but the bottom one wouldn't budge even with impact. Had to use my 1/2" ratchet and a 3' pipe on the handle for leverage to get it to crack loose. Finished it in about 3hrs ....would've taken the day with your video so thanks again and......Stay Dirty! :-) PS....You might want to pick up some of the Black latex gloves from Harbor Freight. They're cheap enough and being like 8-9mil., they don't tear as easily as the white ones used in you're video's.

[@benzo3395]

you're the best! bought a starter and did it myself as well, thanks to this video! you're the man!

[@DManBreaux]

Thank You for posting this video! Very helpful, great details. Got the job done a whole lot quicker and with less frustration thanks to this video.

[@cgrscott]

Thanks for the walk through. Today my starter failed on my 2001 Odyssey. I'm trying to decide weather to replace it myself or get the car towed to my Honda dealership. The original starter motor lasted 221k. I think I want the replacement unit to be a guanine Honda starter motor, weather I do it myself or pay to have it done. I know my 2001 Odyssey is not the same under the hood as a 2006 Odyssey.

[@malaythong10]

My ‘06 Odyssey starter just quit on me at a gas station and Trip A came out and did the diagnostics and he couldn’t get it to start. Hopefully, my husband can fix it by following your instructions.

[@stevenrathke6378]

I replaced starter in 2006 Odyssey this video is very helpful.

[@mattmcgowan2831]

Great Video, made the job so much easier, thank you for your time in putting this together.

[@RosDalton]

Got me through my starter replacement, including that damn bottom bolt. Much appreciated.

[@scaryfencer]

Because of this video, I was able to fix my starter myself. I really appreciate this video tremendously. I always tell my friends to watch your channels first. Please add a Patreon account to your KZbin Channel, I would love to toss you some money for your work.

[@tbone3988]

Really well done! thanks for sharing socket sizes and tips along the way. In absence of torque wrench, maybe you can share how much to turn after screws make contact.

[@azaliamckasson4919]

just did tonight. thank you. Awesome! The 2 17mm bolts were the hardest part. Tight!

[@Ramesh-sh9ty]

Thanks for the video Eric. I just changed the starter motor. Piece of cake after watching the video!

[@Kingnaster74]

I just recently replaced the starter on my 2002 Ford Taurus, it was quite the chore with the catalytic converter being there to block easy access. I was tempted to take the thing off but realized it could be done without taking it off.

[@masterofnone4336]

Thank you, your video was very helpful. Did the job easier than I thought, thanks to you.

[@megadave05]

Dude, Awesome! Thanks man, this guided me from start to finish, and it worked!!!! Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@superzoekat]

Great instructional video on starter R&R. It was useful and entertaining. Thank you.

[@MidnightDog]

Excellent video. Thorough and well shot. Plus many good tips. Thanks!

[@PRTWINCAM]

@EricTheCarGuy thank you for your videos you are the best Honda guy in KZbin may God fill you with many blessings keep up that good work.....and for the haters he is holding a camera wile working in cars trying to teach us and he still manage to always do it and thats so hard.. so get a life hater and do something positive in your life for ones

[@PICASO83]

You inspire me always to get my hands dirty!!!! Thanks Eric...love ur videos!!!

[@futureman9347]

How?? He's wearing gloves

[@PICASO83]

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[@jodydesroches2656]

Eric, you do fantastic work! Thank you for saving me hundreds of dollars!!!

[@benny13603]

Thank you very much Sir Eric. I have learned so much from your videos. You are the best.

[@joserotary9636]

my odyssey has now 200 thousand miles and now is when my starter went, now how to do it but always watch your vids, nice work. Are the codes of radio and navi all the same.

[@cardo1111]

Excellent thorough vid, the devil is often in the details. Thanks for posting this!

[@cgrscott]

A couple of years ago, on my 2001 Honda Odyssey, I removed the battery mounting plate to install a Raybestos Inline Magnetic Automatic Transmission Filter on the cooling line from the transmission to the radiator. It was not difficult to remove and re-install that battery mounting plate. Two years ago I was trying to be very pro-active with my weak 2nd Gen Odyssey transmission. I installed a transmission cooler, an inline automatic transmission filter, and I also replaced 90% of the Honda ATF DW-1 Transmission Fluid with Amsoil Signiture Series Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF. The Amsoil Full Synthetic ATF has made the transmission shift more predictable and smoother. The change was very noticeable. I'm not an Amsoil salesmen.

[@snorman1911]

Thanks Eric, I couldn't figure out where the last bolt on the battery tray was. I thought no way would I have to yank this intake crap out to get to it!

[@younismark]

Thank you Eric, for all of your videos.

[@maddytorres6241989]

Thanks for sharing this Video very easy to understand and Do..Having this Problem with my 2006 Honda Odyssey..

[@kwajtube]

What better way to spend a sub-freezing day than change my starter while parked on the street? Many many thanks for this video - saved me much time. My tips/lessons - I used a 750mm breaker bar to get the 17mm bolts loose, and my only real issue was when re-installing the tray the front bolt - literally the easiest bolt to get to, would not start no matter how much I cussed, swore, threw things (j/k) until finally it got loose and dropped underneath; 3 bolts is good enough. Total time - about 3 hours (which includes 30 minutes of swearing at the aforementioned bolt). An offset, fine-tooth, ratcheting 12mm wrench would be best for the back lower battery tray bolt (mine is course-toothed but got the job done). For reference, the car is 11 years old with 210,000 miles and was on the original starter.

[@dbieker3066]

Perfect video, Just changed the starter in my 2006 oddy. Went almost like the video. Took a little longer being a novice. Eric the car rocks.

[@ahmedhussein8400]

good video, however, at min 5:10 you want to trash the battery tray but its there for a reason. I work for Honda R&D and we pay money to put these trays for heat management. I learned something from you video. thank you

[@anze.stempihar]

he said he gonna dump the garbage inside the battery tray..not the tray itself.

[@natepickering]

Thanks for this. Helped me get the job done!

[@nurulmonin9476]

Hello brother Eric, I have Honda Odyssey 06. Last week I was driving highway and suddenly I realized my van RPM going up n down. Then stop roadside open the hood and found transmission fluid spread all over the engine. Also found fluid are smell and dark. Then I bought 3 ATF transmission fluid then drive home around 70 miles. Then next day buy transmission fluid from dealer and others flush out. After change fluid when I was driving transmission gear misbehave. Then I don't drive for 5days. After 5 days start again now no problem running good. Even I drove 70/75 ml/h no problem. Van mileage is 155k. Should I change transmission filter and clean the solenoid valve ,put it back.? I'm not mechanic but learning from you, but I've tools and courage to do it from your inspiration. Thanks.