Acura TSX Starter Replacement

[@chadteter]

Props from a Full time mechanic..the highlights of plug and bolt locations is great..glad to see someone putting in the effort to help others!!

[@cooliebwoy415]

Man this video makes me appreciate my 2000 Honda Accord. I can literally see my starter, I don't need to take off my intake to get access to it.

[@blackyboi2885]

hahaaa

[@papat8803]

Plz appreciate

[@londavis3793]

Right on Time Gary. My wife's 04 TSX just started dragging while starting. Battery new, changed negative ground cable and thanks to you..I will now change the starter. Great video, lie to us again anytime!

[@yiguangshi8722]

Great video. Left out the part about draining the coolant first.

[@MrOutshine1]

agree it’s pretty irresponsible to not mention coolant needs to be drained first.

[@AmbientSpectrum]

Extremely helpful! Exactly what I was looking for. Mechanic wanted $500 in labor to replace my starter. You just saved me big bucks!

[@GTContent]

Glad it helped you out!

[@AmbientSpectrum]

GT Content - do you have a recommended brand/source for the replacement starter?

[@GTContent]

@@AmbientSpectrum I bought mine at Autozone with a lifetime waranty.

[@AmbientSpectrum]

GT Content - Last question! Did you replace the gasket on the intake manifold? If not, why not?

[@GTContent]

@@AmbientSpectrum No. Not necessary and it can be reused.

[@vannaraoum08]

Thank you! Simple and easy to understand from a non mechanic. Just had this happened to me yesterday.

[@dq7143]

Great, concise video. Had the same exact problem with a 2004 TSX with 100K miles.

[@geonerd]

Be gentle with the intake hose. They tend to get brittle. And the +12v nut is a lot easier to reach once you pull the starter bolts and rotate/move it just a little.

[@TheReapersSon]

Dude, my starter is going out and you are the perfect "do it yourself" video to help me do it myself. The mess of hoses is slightly annoying but I will just follow in order. My '05 is doing this exact thing. It's worse in cold weather after the car sits for a while.

[@farris64]

Have a 05 with the same prob. The cold is starting to make it worse. I’m at the early stages of the starter dying but when it’s super cold it does nothing. When it’s above 40 it starts right away

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

My 2007 is doing some weird stuff. I already replaced the battery, the alternator and the battery a second time. This morning the engine wouldn’t turn and I kept turning the key and it started after a few times as normal. I’m not sure it could be the starter but I think I’m just going to replace it in the blind to avoid a costly mechanic’s visit

[@farris64]

@@JuanCarlosLTO mine was the starter. It was on its last leg and then one day it was cold as hell and it just gave up completely.

[@farris64]

@@JuanCarlosLTO replaced it two weeks ago and she’s been startin up right away

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

@@farris64 good to hear. Mine has 224k miles and it’s been acting weird since I bought it. Didn’t stop me from driving from California to Texas and back though 🤣. I think I’m just going to get a new starter and give it a shot

[@jimpeyton5484]

Very well done video. Done so well I am sure I could not do it myself without screwing something up.

[@freetacos500]

Literally couldn't have done this without you. Thanks man 10/10

[@shinypants4519]

Did it, took me 4 hours in total, because I took my time and double checked everything. Spent a long time removing rhe bolt and electric plug underneath the manifold. Thats the hardest part. Then the rest is straight forward

[@baia]

Me too, about 4 hours

[@zackhowes6663]

This was so helpful when replacing my RSX starter. Thanks for helping others in such a clear and concise way!

[@900Yugo]

When you buy a starter purchase a new starter. Those remanufactured ones often don't last long. I used an AC Delco New Professional Starter in the TSX and it cranks fast. About 3 times faster than the Mitsubishi starter that came with the Honda Accord,Acura TSX,CRV...

[@heatherrhodge2588]

omg, I have been stuck at the last bolt on the manifold but just realized after watching this that I've been tryna remove the wrong bolt! I just need to get to the lower bracket bolt rather than the one holding it to the bracket.. thx 4 this! hopefully the bracket bolt isn't as stuck as the hidden one I've been feeling around for and having no luck removing since I can't get enuf leverage in that small space

[@GTContent]

Yeah, it's difficult but possible. Best of luck.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Toyota/Yamaha nd Honda make the best engines

[@developmentdivision122]

I don't mind the DIY/wrenching videos! I like them!

[@GTContent]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@blackyboi2885]

wow thanks bro. i just went to 3 different places to have my alternator checked and all three said the voltage regulator works fine as well as the alternator...but you and others on here say a blue tooth module by the floor on the left side wall of the passenger side of txs can be the battery drain and starting problem as well as the starter or alternator...so seems like three possible things can be the problem..wow.. a online retailer, "1A auto" from online sells new parts with no core charge and free shipping and only $100 or so for each part

[@1monstrshop]

When it Rains it Pours !!! Good job Gary !!!

[@leotreto8552]

You the man for doing this vid keep hustling!!

[@TSXY415]

Heads up on starters for TSX’s or for at least my year (2004). Remanufactured starters have the tendency to draw power from the Transmission Range Sensor causing code P0750. Had to learn that the hard way lmao

[@GTContent]

Thanks for the information

[@menomart69]

Awesome video, this is a good visual learning tool for me and my son to replace his starter. Thank you!

[@jasong9106]

just wanted to say thank you for the video. You saved me a lot of time and trouble.

[@GTContent]

You're welcome.

[@baia]

Thanks a lot

[@trentdunaway6035]

Pretty Good Video, only comment is when you said to remove the 6 bolts for the intake, you should have shown their locations, especially the lower support bracket bolt. That one is not obvious looking from above the engine and is hard to see as it sits below the intake.

[@DzNutz503]

Well 2 years in the future I racked my brain trying to figure out why my manifold wouldn't come loose after the 5 bolts. That lower bracket bolt was a dirty little whore took me an hour to figure it out and get it off 😅

[@Kantoh22]

Hi Gary. I too, own a TSX, and had to replace these items. Car has been great ever since at 238k. I did however, have to replace the oilpan, since something must have hit it somehow, and caused it to rust in one spot. It later caused a small leak. Now the one thing I have to do, is a valve adjustment. I myself have an 05 6 speed TSX.

[@GTContent]

Great to know your experience.

[@Kantoh22]

GT Content you most likely wont have this problem, trust me. Lol. But then again.. Its a steel oil pan.

[@GTContent]

🤞

[@alexincoma6967]

Awesome dude! Very fucking informative!!!!! I love the way you illustrate all your work in video. Coooooooll! Thanks! Good luck

[@ScottOstr]

Bought starter in eBay for $60 and installed it. The bracket under the manifold was a PAIN. Great video. It helped tremendously!

[@ScottOstr]

Crap. Car died after 3 miles. I think I didn't tighten up the battery post enough. 🤦‍♂️

[@ScottOstr]

It turned out I didn't connect the grey connector you had problems with. Now that I have it connected, the car runs great. Without the grey connector connected, the battery dies. The battery light started flashing. Then all the engine lights came on. Then the radio and speed odometer stopped and started and stopped. I turned off the car. Then only one light came on and the car won't turn over. It was a hard $85-for-the-tow lesson to learn.

[@GTContent]

Glad everything worked out for you.

[@andrewvazquez2994]

Hey Scott. I'm having the same problem with that bracket under the manifold. Any tips on how to take it off. It seem impossible to get to

[@ScottOstr]

@@andrewvazquez2994 I took it off where it hit the frame. I couldn't take it off against the manifold. It was the bolt at the bottom of the bracket. I hope that makes sense. It was the hardest thing I've done in years.

[@mauriceclark6093]

I'm legit saving all of your videos!

[@geonerd]

The plug at 2:50 is the bitchyest part of the job. There is zero visibility and, as you mention, the plug wants to be pulled off the bracket tang first. Everything else is a cinch, assuming your hoses don't crack, the two starter bolts aren't fused solid, etc.!

[@us-er-01]

4:37 😂😂😂😂 love it

[@vincentzazueta2353]

Good job thanks this clip vary helpful thanks again!!

[@turntablizm12345]

Thank you for this brother, I'm going to replace mines this weekend. Hope i dont get all frustrated. Wish me luck.

[@keithdemons6239]

How’d it go? i need to replace mine

[@turntablizm12345]

@@keithdemons6239 i got lucky it was my battery, didn't think it was because the battery was 2 months old and all the electrical would be on, but not enough juice to crank it.

[@anthonycardona1801]

You honestly did not have to move that coolant line over the starter the bolt in the back is long as hell for a reason good job though

[@Oneeyepyramid]

Your video helped out thank you I just need to get the code for my stereo 2006 Acura TSX

[@heatherrhodge2588]

I'm sure you've found your code by now but in case someone later sees this and can't find theirs... there's a sticker with the radio code under the hood.. or under the plastic cover for the under hood fuse compartment.

[@mmbirdtoys4633]

Great vid, thanks!

[@mattp7502]

I just bought with 220k miles and this shit is not as easy as it looks in this video trust me

[@fortyfour6626]

Good God. What have I got in this driveway. Did the engineers have fun "trying" to bury this thing as deep as they could? Is there a way to access it from underneath?

[@jrtwit7566]

good job bud

[@davetification]

nice video .. clean and clear ..thanks!..

[@squirlmy]

1:55 Why would they put a 7/32 bolt when all the other bolts are metric 10mm, 12mm, etc. Am I mishearing that? Or is it some kind of screw instead of a bolt or nut?

[@Ej6daniel]

Yeah it's a small screw.

[@chuckycuts530]

Thanks for the guidance 🤘

[@bfshinn]

Why did it suddenly cut to replacing the serpentine belt?

[@bendecidocory]

Its looks easy but o,e wrong move its bananas

[@4twanky420]

I did all this and replaced the starter, worked great. As soon as I got in the car to drive it, an emission code came on. I reset by disconnected the battery, drive it again, immediately the code came on again. Should I have replaced the intake gasket? Or used sealeant? Also I took it to auto zone and the code came up as needing a knock sensor.

[@GTContent]

You must have accidentally disconnected or broke the knock sensor (easily done when replacing the starter). Check out my TSX knock sensor replacement video.

[@VivaLaRaza619.]

Did u end up fixing it I have the same problem

[@Jaeger0606]

What's the belt replacement for? Is that necessary if your doing the starter?

[@GTContent]

Serpentine belt is for your alternator, water pump and A/C. Not necessary if you're doing the starter.

[@gallyun1]

This is about the same as my 04 Accord. I had the same problem awhile back.

[@GTContent]

Yes, it should be similar.

[@nowaywimpy]

Ayoo video is very detailed.. I like it. 😎 but what type of grill is that? Looks different from my TSX.

[@GTContent]

Oem 2006-08.

[@nowaywimpy]

@@GTContent and you have a 04 TSX?

[@GTContent]

@@nowaywimpy 2006

[@jaredbrulla9423]

So I bought a 2004 TSX from a friend of mine. Drove it home and everything was fine. That next morning I go to start it and it tripped the alarm system and now the car won't start. Any ideas what it could be or why the alarm system is tripping out. The new master key? or full ECU replacement. Would love suggestions. (Yes this car was his, he bought it from a dealership so no it's not stolen)

[@drifteryr]

Great video

[@kablauj]

nice

[@WagonSnatcher]

Im getting tired of mechanics not doin things right so will you please do more DIY videos for ypur 2500HD 6.0 such coolant flush, powersteering flush, ect. Your oil change vid was soooo helpful!

[@GTContent]

I'll do it when the time comes 😉

[@allenthompson2k]

This is a great video. Very nicely done!! Only one criticism - you didn't tell us to disconnect the battery before starting our work. And I know you know that's an important thing to do because the video shows that you did it. But you didn't point it out as a necessary step. You do talk about it at the end but, for those who don't watch the whole video before starting work, not disconnecting the battery could lead to TROUBLE!!

[@keithdemons6239]

Well Allen, I disagree with you. He mentioned disconnecting the battery in other videos and i’m sure it was mentioned in the alternator video.... Any amateur mechanic knows to disconnect the battery, when working on electrical parts of a vehicle.

[@KnKn-rr9ri]

Thanks for the video. Very direct and to the point. Did you loose alot of coolant while doing this?

[@williamdecker5174]

I did

[@Jamieneang]

Thanks Brother!

[@Smokesuminc]

Do you have a link to the starter ?

[@chriskao4920]

Hey there! That you for the great tutorial video. Excellent quality. What starter motor did you go with or what do you recommend? Thanks!

[@GTContent]

I recommend from your local auto parts store with a warranty. If anything happens, it's an easy exchange compared to buying online and having to ship back and wait.

[@amac7834]

Where can I find the FULL video?

[@Zaymac1738]

what’s the positioning of the starter clockwise or counter im asking cause i’m replacing mine today.

[@erectusmaximus5958]

Duralast was a last resort when I was mobile auto diesel tech lol.

[@GTContent]

😂

[@samkem9937]

How do you get the bottom bracket off to take the manifold off??

[@j_white1305]

Thanks for this. I have an 06 6MT TSX I use as a daily and I figured the starter will have to be done eventually. Have you unplugged your hands free module? Those go bad and kill your battery eventually.

[@GTContent]

You're welcome. I've heard about that issue, but haven't ran into it yet 🤞

[@j_white1305]

GT Content if you don't use it you might consider doing it anyway. There is a 20 sec video in my channel showing the parasitic draw on a multimeter. It's not if it'll kill your battery it's when. It's a bad system anyway.

[@saigonheadlines4092]

Hey my car wouldn’t start the other day coming out of work. It was really hot so I don’t know if it was the battery or not. When I put the key in and turned I’d get this low faint clicking sound then it went silent when I tried turning the key the second time. The light on dash board and the odometer was on at the time. I got it jumped start and drove to autozone where they checked the battery, alternator and starter. They showed me the voltage of the starter when I cranked was a bit low like 9.9v. Everything else like the battery and the alternator was fine. Anyway, yesterday I tried turning on the engine and got no crank at all. The light on dash board was lit but the car failed to start . Today I tried starting the car again and this time it took a few slow crank to finally got it to start. I took the car to a mechanic shop today and he tested starter, alternator and battery. He said the battery was ok the starter was a little low. I went ahead and changed out the starter given my car has 160k miles. After getting the car back, I noticed the crank was a little better but still not as fast. I took it to Autozone and had them recheck and now they said the battery is very low. So what do you think I should do? I saw a video on KZbin about removing the HFL unit since it was known to drain the battery in TSX and TL. I will wait until tomorrow and see if the battery and the car will crank up. At this point I don’t know if I should get a new battery from Costco. The one that is currently on the car is from Acura which still under warranty. Please let me know what you think I should do. Thanks

[@GTContent]

Sounds like a battery problem. Replace the battery.

[@micahrlusk]

Did you reuse or replace the intake gasket? i cant seem to find one for just the plenum?

[@4runner1grfe]

Yea he made this look way too simple. I know it’s much more work and headache. But thanks tho, I might be buying a 08 tsx in the next couple days.

[@jrayAF1]

Did you buy it? i bought one 3 years ago at 69k, been wonderful for me, but i do think it needs a new starter.

[@diggabledork]

Lotsa coolant for me. Wasn't great. Would have liked more attention to this. I caught over 12 ounces of coolant that forcible ejected from the port on the throttle body. It made a big toxic mess - For future, I would recommend doing a drain beforehand and refill after.

[@slimjim8915]

How many miles I'm at 150k with starter going :( lots of dang hoses and connections to replace this one compared to my old civic

[@babymaus.]

I have a 99 civic ex coupe.. Now I have an Acura tsx. Blessed with both.

[@monyeabullock7718]

Will this work for 2013 acura tsx

[@bigfishboss2103]

My starter bolts refuse to move... i was thinking of using a torch idk though

[@niemand000]

Why didn't you discuss how to deal with the coolant coming out of those coolant lines?

[@loganlowe3731]

How much comes out exactly? Dealing with this right now.

[@TheStonedSpidR]

Great video. Helped greatly with my tsx. Bit have you had a power steering leak?

[@GTContent]

The power steering rack leaking is a common problem. It's leaking from where the inner tie rod connects to the rack. I'd suggest you replace the entire rack, inner/outer tierods and finish it off with an alignment.

[@heatherrhodge2588]

theres a tech service bulletin about the o rings in the rack (located in area your talking about).. honestly this SHOULD have been a recall because Honda knew the o rings were faulty (hence the TSB) and so so many people required rack replacements (due to the bad o rings), but of course that would have been expensive for Honda (doing the right thing) I honestly feel like they just find the cheapest part related to whatever the real prob is and also quick for their mechanics and issue recalls that don't even fix the real problem, like the PS hose in this case rather than rack. the other being the cheap plastic cover for the ECM for the corrosion. I found the instructions for handling their ECM corrosion recall and the only way their mechanics were told to replace the module was if ONE particular DTC was present.. didn't matter if the unit was covered in corrosion! no P0606 code? just wipe down the ECM housing with a rag sprayed with cleaner & install the cheap a$$ piece of thin plastic (that honestly is pretty much useless for preventing corrosion since the cover isn't even covering the part of the ECM that comes in contact with the carpet..which is where the corrosion comes from..it's due to the deicing solution used on roads and parking lots that gets on peoples shoes and soaks into the carpet which eventually makes its way to the ECM since the ECM touches the edge of the carpet) it my case, my car went into limp mode less than a month after having the recall procedure performed (and not even 100 miles past what's on the paperwork from dealer telling mileage at time of recall procedure) my car stays in garage also AND it hadn't rained even once that whole month either.. except for the night my car went into limp mode. my ECM was CAKED with CORROSION OMG it's insane how bad it was!! they didn't even bolt the freakn cover on like the instructions said (it was just thrown into the spot where the ECM sits.. not even covering it at all.. which it wouldn't have done any good anyway even if it were attached like it was supposed to be since obv the corrosion had been accumulating for a long long time...I mean one of the chips had legs that were disintegrated all the way through from corrosion)..I wish I could post pics it's SOOO bad! I'ma see if I figure out how to add pics and if so I'll reply to this with some.

[@TheStonedSpidR]

@@GTContent yeah prob wont go through the trouble of all that. and being this virus has got us all strapped for cash doesnt look like its something thatll ever get done

[@BUNT3447]

What are those hoses connected to the starter. One of mine ripped off.

[@GTContent]

Hoses are just for air circulation/breathing.

[@jimmysaechao4325]

You said you even put on the battery which you never took off

[@anyaustupkina1240]

If I was to try to tap the starter method, where would I hit? It's also so hard to access it to even hit.

[@GTContent]

Anywhere on the metal cylinder.

[@mosesd.1987]

My Gf 2007 Acura TSX won't start. But no lights or anything comes on. I also changed the battery a year ago. Would that also be the starter?

[@GTContent]

No lights come on? Meaning no power? If that's the case, the battery may be dead.

[@VivaLaRaza619.]

Can changing the starter mess up the knock sensor ? I had a guy put my starter on then I got the knock sensor code on

[@GTContent]

Yes. He likely broke the knock sensor while replacing the starter.

[@michaelmestas1654]

I’m stuck trying to get that plug off at 2:50 any help appreciated

[@Riketorian]

Looks like I’m paying someone to replace my starter

[@aznsketcher]

ikr? thoght it be *a little easier* than this to take the thing out....dang

[@AmbientSpectrum]

...That looked like 3-4 hours of work at ABSOLUTE most. Maybe your mechanic offered cheaper, but mine was ready to charge $500 for the labor.

[@oreoddaeng]

would you recommend going under the car to replace the starter or no?

[@GTContent]

No

[@Humanism27]

Should of mentioned to change the manifold gaskets when re-installing Great video though!

[@bobbywong418]

Hey, I have a second gen tsx and I think it’s having started problems. On cold starts, it’s super sluggish and makes s weird fart noise. Sometimes it will crank but will stop completely, and I have to crank it a second time for it to start the car. What do you think? Do I have a starter problem? What were the signs for you to replace the starter aside from it stopping one day?

[@GTContent]

Swing by Autozone or a modern auto parts store to get your system tested to find your issue.

[@mrsono82]

Very nice. How often do you change transmission oil? Pretty simple diy, that I believe should be done every 15k.

[@GTContent]

15-20k

[@orlandokings4844]

Is the last of the 6 bolts holding the manifold hard to get to?

[@GTContent]

No. Just have to get things out of the way to access them. Don't break the knock sensore when doing it (just take it off to avoid it).

[@orlandokings4844]

@@GTContent thx. Helpful video.👍🏼

[@steezywonder4044]

did u have to drain the coolant?? gonna do my starter tomorrow

[@GTContent]

Slight coolant leak, so prepare for it. I'd suggest finding a spare bolt of the same size as the smaller coolant hose. Use the bolt to plug up the coolant line.

[@steezywonder4044]

GT Content cool thanks man! awesome video!

[@heatherrhodge2588]

Where does the coolant come from? The overflow reservoir you pulled out or a hose? If it's a hose then which one? I just finished replacing my PCM in my 05 TSX and resoldered the EEPROM immobilizer chip from the original. Only drove the car not even a mile (to my daughter's kindergarten orientation & noticed a slack tire so came home right after to pump it up. Accidently left my trunk open n drained the battery. Charged it but car wouldn't crank! Took battery to get tested and despite 12.6 volts no amps. Had warranty so got new battery& was so relieved but after hooking it up the car still won't crank. (Flexplate turns slightly but that's it. Before watching someone else try cranking it I didn't think anything happened when turning the key bc u can't hear it in the car). Anyway, I want to try jumping my starter straight from the battery but with its location I'm kinda scared to! Would you say it could be possible to attach jumper to it without removing the front of the intake? From just looking under the hood it doesn't appear possible.🙁

[@heatherrhodge2588]

BTW the point in jumping it is to figure out if the starter is faulty before buying one. I haven't had any issues with slow starting or anything up until killing my battery. It's weird to me that the battery tested bad and at the same time the starter went bad. If I had a way to the battery store id take the new one & have em check it just to make sure it's not a dud before getting into taking my car apart!

[@edgarrodrigyez2878]

Cuánto cuesta un cambio de estar de un Acura TSX 2009

[@joncarlos716]

People these engines are good. but only with quality parts. DENSO or NAPA.

[@BoywithLoveeee]

Which brand do you recommend? My 2007 one is in the verge of completely dying and I need to buy a starter but I don’t know which brand I should buy.

[@GTContent]

Get one from any auto parts store that's convenient to you and offers a lifetime warranty.

[@BoywithLoveeee]

GT Content thanks for that. I am thinking to get the Duralast Gold from Autozone. Seems like they have a great review.

[@airyordan6291]

Is there a different starter for manual transmission or is it the same as auto?

[@GTContent]

Different

[@killaboi18]

Please more video on the 1st Gen I have one too

[@GTContent]

Will do more in the future.

[@loudtowncar]

Was your tsx starting slow prior to this?

[@heatherrhodge2588]

I'm curious to know this also.. mine was working perfectly fine but just out of nowhere all of a sudden just stopped working.. evrythng I've read makes it seem like they should kinda show signs of not starting as quickly rather than working fine then just not working, but I'm sure it isn't ALWAYS like that

[@niemand000]

And you just reused the manifold gasket?

[@1monstrshop]

Hey Gary , what happened with lift U Bought ???

[@GTContent]

It's just collecting dust atm as I'm still contemplating where I want to put them....and find the time to do the prep and installation. lol I promise, I'll get to it soon 😀

[@DManfrommanila]

how many miles you got before replace your starter and alternator?

[@babymaus.]

Mine is at 229000 and I'm replacing the starter right now actually.

[@spicythai2000]

Thank you my Asian brother.

[@Cobysant]

Why would you leave out the part where you warn people to drain their coolant before removing those hoses

[@GTContent]

I didn't and it wasn't a big issue.

[@talhajanjua18]

What year is your Acura? Can you gimme a link for good 04 Tsx Starter

[@GTContent]

2006. Got minefrom Autozone with a lifetime warranty.

[@BlaineTanner]

I replaced my starter but it tries to crank and doesn’t start

[@GTContent]

Might be fuel or spark.

[@ZDriver1996]

How many miles did the old starter last?

[@GTContent]

~130k

[@fatbowe]

So how long did it take you to complete the starter replacement?

[@GTContent]

About an hour

[@KolbeeGivens-jw9rq]

Lost me at the actual installation part. Seems like you got to the point of showing how it should go in and where connects to what and then cut to the next clip of being like “well we got it installed”

[@carmelovaldes4734]

Anyone can help with removing the 17mm bolt so I can remove the starter