Starter Removal | Honda S2000

Hey everyone, today I’m going to show you how to replace the starter on a Honda S2000. I’m not replacing my starter for any good reason other than to film this video but starters can and will go bad on Honda S200s over time.
Intake removal: • DBW OEM Intake Removal...
Alternator removal: • Alternator Replacement...
Starter Installation: soon
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Tools/Parts necessary:
Extension Drive Bar Set (amzn.to/2YsXIxp)
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Needle Nose Pliers (amzn.to/2LOUoJO)
Metric sockets/wrenches with extensions (10mm, 12mm, 14mm)
Remanufactured OEM Starter (amzn.to/39PjFe7)

[@lesterjamesHDTV]

Bro you are the man!!! Plz continue these videos bc they go a long way for many of us owners! Making a difference 🤙🏽

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Will do!

[@NAUS2K]

Great video, i actually have a starter rebuild video being released in a couple days too. One note though, there is way more stuff in the way under the intake manifold on an AP1. It is impossible to reach your hand under the intake manifold like you did in the video. I believe the 04-05 AP2 have the same clutter as well. Luckily i pulled my starter out and rebuilt it when the trans was out of the car and subframe dropped 3". Made it so much easier.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Thanks! I have done it before on an AP1 but at the time I had removed the intake manifold support bracket. I’m not sure if it was even needed really. It was more frustrating but it was also my first time doing the job 😀

[@Rob.Coleman]

Brilliant 👍. I hate how you make everything look so easy 😁. Thanks for the vid 👍.

[@Carlos-md8ym]

starter gave out this week, glad i found this video! Very well detailed man, THANKS!

[@DIYGuysvideo]

You’re welcome!

[@xclusiveplayer]

Great DIY video as always. Can you make a video of suspension bushing replacement? I’m looking to replace them on my 05 S2K with over 200k miles on the chassis.

[@sdlausen1]

NAUS has 5 videos on doing the bushings. Check them out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbIpa1ojtSBiJI

[@NAUS2K]

@@sdlausen1 Thank you for the shoutout man! I actually filmed replacing my rear control arm bushings this winter with hardrace hardened rubber just like my front DIY's a couple years ago. Stay tuned!

[@DIYGuysvideo]

I second checking out NAUS’s videos. I don’t plan on replacing my bushings anytime soon :)

[@rexaventuna8424]

This video is so awesome!!! Did you happen to make a video on a fuel pump removal video? I just replaced my fuel pump and it was a nightmare lol

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Thanks! No I haven’t yet but I do agree it’s a pain if you have all the interior plastics

[@Mi-cv7rb]

Try to always buy the Denso Reman Units or used OEM Honda Starters. They will last longer and actually work better with the S2k. I bought a reman unit from PepBoys and it failed after a year and I had to carry a portable jumper at all times because it would kill my battery constantly.

[@nose733]

How did you know it was your starter. I’m having a no crank issue right now, drove my car last night and it was perfect, was gonna take it out this morning to laguna and didn’t want to start. No crank, battery good and alternator is good, my car just didn’t want to start. Debating if it’s the starter.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Sounds like it. Have you messed with the starter at all because what is common is for the power cable to back off if you’ve messed with it.

[@alexlai2580]

Not bad! Nicely done again, Jason!

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Thanks Alex!

[@ShadowPanzerX]

Great video! It would be great to see a future video on removing the instrument cluster. I know everyone says to follow the Qube Engineering directions, but a video showing the process would be perfect!

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Funnily enough I've done this once because when I discovered that the previous owner of my car had removed the bulb for the airbag light. I can't see myself doing this one anytime soon unless I have a personal need for it.

[@ShadowPanzerX]

@@DIYGuysvideo Ah bummer, but thanks for the reply! Did you find it terribly difficult to remove the cluster using those instructions? My AP1 came with a broken brightness adjustment button and the only way to get to it is to take the cluster out and disassemble it completely :/

[@DIYGuysvideo]

@@ShadowPanzerX I didn't find it very difficult

[@kevinnguyen4293]

Another great video 🥳

[@rogersteeley325]

Wish we had this around April 2, this is easier than the method we used.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

What method did you use?

[@rogersteeley325]

We were caught on the road with a bad starter and used the I think this will work method.

[@Rob-qs3xx]

i gently brushed my hand by the knock sensor and it broke LOL what are these made of toothpicks are stronger

[@thehoboman]

Thanks for the video, but there's no need to jack up the car or go from the bottom. I removed the radiator hose from the rad and moved it to the side, this gave me plenty of space to slowly maneuver the starter out from the top.

[@dF-ww8md]

hi. i need to do this in a few days. thanks for this vid, i hope its as easy as you make it look. one question. i am sure there is a reason why you have removed it from underneath. is there no way of bringing it forwards to where the alt sits and out that way or up the side of the intake manifold? would like to do the job without going underneath if I dont have to.

[@ccvservice11]

Thank you u made that look easy

[@rolandotillit2867]

Torque sensor cleanin' next!

[@DIYGuysvideo]

You are the 5th person to request this. It hasn't become a big enough issue for me yet but seems pretty straightforward.

[@rolandotillit2867]

@@DIYGuysvideo The biggest issue with this is that people don't understand how the sensor works. When you take apart the unit, you notice the sensor picks up the reciprocating motion of the spring loaded beige piece. When the wheel is turned, the resistance between the steering wheel and the steering rack causes the beige piece to slide. The sensor detects how much the piece slides and the EPS computer energizes the motor. When that piece doesn't move smoothly due to worn out grease it causes issues. It can bind in places and when it's bound the EPS doesn't register any steering torque and gives you zero assistance. Or it can suddenly unbind in which case the computer gives you all the assistance it can and steering goes light. Sometimes it can bind and unbind due to bumps in the road and steering will be all wonky.

[@Beavyo]

Great tutorial. I've done this before, and it was a bitch of a job. Clear pictures like these would be very helpful in knowing what you are looking for. Do not under estimate how easy it is to destroy the knock sensor. I didn't even realize I grazed mine until it fell apart in my hands.

[@livedeliciously]

Besides replacing the starter, is there any preventative maintenance that can be done before it goes bad? Cleaning? Replacing parts? Seems like brushes are common wear items. Replacement brushes are 31231-P3F-003.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

As far as preventing the starter from failure there is nothing that I know of. Brushes are certainly wear items but its not clear what the the typical root cause of the failure is. Given that remanufactured units directly from Denso are about $120 most people seem to just replace the starter entirely.

[@rolandotillit2867]

@@DIYGuysvideo The part that pushes out the pinion on the starter and retracts it is what wears.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

@@rolandotillit2867 It wears but it doesn't necessarily seem to lead to any failure, just causes that annoying screeching sound no? Myself and many folks on the forums seem to have gone anywhere between 2-10 years with the screeching noise and a starter that works fine.

[@Beavyo]

​@@DIYGuysvideo Agree, mine has been screeching for years. Only when the car is really cold though. Took the solenoid mechanism apart while I was replacing the clutch recently, could not find anything sticking/binding so I just greased it and put it back in. Still screeches.

[@rolandotillit2867]

@@DIYGuysvideo Yessir, I had the starter noise for 7 years until my engine blew. New engine came with a new starter, and alternator.

[@MrRevto9k]

Can you also do how to replace the knock sensor too? Thanks

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Yeah I can do that. Have had a few requests for that over the years.

[@giannisimic5641]

Hey I have a problem. I took the starter out clean it and greased all the components. Now when I start the car up the car makes a weird super loud winding noise and it starts to smell. Any advice?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

No sir

[@giannisimic5641]

All good I took the starter out again checked everything and now it works. Before the starter engaged but didn’t go back. So the car was super super loud on startup. I really don’t want to do it again. I have a 2006 UK spec and there are so much more tubes and cables then in your video. I broke my knock sensor but I ordered the part. Luckily you have a video how to replace that too 😂

[@nguyenphungdangkhoa3685]

Ive been waiting for this. Yay

[@nguyenphungdangkhoa3685]

Dashboard removal next :) And softtop replaced ad well

[@DIYGuysvideo]

I will never make a video on dash removal haha. I have only ever removed them from cars I've parted out and it wasn't fun.

[@bardinkurtis]

Does engine wiring harness go to starter or alternator. Got the 2 wires mixed up while replacing my engine wiring harness. Accidentally took off an extra wire. They both get install with a nut one going to starter and one to alternater. Not sure of the name of the other harness. Any help would be great.

[@bardinkurtis]

Think I figured it out. Goes to alternater

[@DIYGuysvideo]

I think both of them are on the engine wiring harness. Alternator wire will be coupled with another wire with plastic connector while starter wire will be coupled with small metal clip.

[@FroztiProductions]

Help! Is this process the same on an AP1? I have the subframe lowered for a clutch job right now and it seems to have made the space worse. Should I finish the clutch then do the starter like the video?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

The process is the same for an AP1 but it’s a bit more challenging on an AP1 because there are more emissions related things in the area. Not sure about when’s. Clutch replacement is involved

[@FroztiProductions]

@@DIYGuysvideo So really I can just wait until I have the subframe all back up and the trans on before removing starter? Getting the bolts out is harder because there's more shit under the manifold. Previous owner only did a partial air pump delete i need to finish that later.

[@servandovega4132]

I had a question my s2000 after shutdown if I want to restart the car it turns on very weakly and slow.. no noises from starter... Is that a possible starter going bad? No check engine light either

[@DIYGuysvideo]

It could be a starter or battery. I’ve had issues where the car doesn’t want to start when hot and I’ve never been able to narrow it down between the two.

[@johnlam924]

I've been having the same problem for years. I have trouble starting the car when it's hot. Annoying at the gas station after a quick fill up. I'm more worried if I stall in an intersection and can't start it up. I've been carrying my battery pack to boost it but it's not always 100%. Any suggestion? It sounds like a labour intensive repair. I know it's not the battery. I've replaced it many times at costco. Works ok for a couple of months.

[@CaptainFalcon92]

woh. Not very accessible. I may be worth it for me to replace it sooner while the engine is out. Thanks for the guide. Your channel is a gold mine for s2k diyers

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Definitely replace while the engine is out

[@qwertranfar]

FYI at 1:54 you said alternator instead of starter. :-)

[@DIYGuysvideo]

😭😭😭😭

[@kbj8594]

Great tutorial for AP2, unfortunately my ap1 has the fuel like right in the center and it’s a hardline. I had to disconnect the line to seperate them for enough clearance.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Thanks for reporting in.

[@jgonz25]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Anytime!

[@inkysweat]

Thank you, bro!

[@DIYGuysvideo]

You're welcome!

[@mentals555]

So annoying man. I just replaced my entire engine and after one week the starter is acting up. Been using a long socket extension to tap the solenoid and it will fire right up. Not looking forward to this job

[@iliogonzalez]

Wide and install

[@DIYGuysvideo]

What

[@elliotbawden7205]

I’m Doing my starter and when I look in my tool kit I see standard! Who in the actual fuck used freaking standard?!!!!!! Who the actual F!!!!

[@samxu7183]

Might be a stupid thing to say, is that just me or something: ur battery looks much smaller than mine. I thought was kinda funny.

[@izzoArtistry]

Sam Xú it’s a lightweight battery. Weighs about 8lbs give or take.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Actually weighs 2.5 lbs. Its the Balladesports battery. At some point I should review it 😎

[@izzoArtistry]

DIYGuys 😮🔥👍

[@christophercasey8833]

Don’t bother under the car. Pull it out where the alternator sits.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Do you have an 06+? I feel like it is impossible to do this with all of the EVAP stuff in the way.