Starter Replacement Honda Odyssey 1999-2004

[@ryanlewis7679]

Love it no fluff strait to the point and even a little bit of kitty cat which is a must for a good YT video. Lots of these videos don’t tell you socket sizes so thank you for that.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@ItsMe-by4fs]

one of the best vid for the replacement, straight to the point without a lot of bla bla bla, great job!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much its always nice to receive positive comments:) thank you for ur support

[@BrianCartier]

I thought my 2004 Odyssey gave up the ghost yesterday with the terrible screeching. We were ready to junk it but then then I started thinking about the 'starter' and found this excellent how-to. It gave me the confidence to do the job in a parking lot where they car was stranded. The only problem was when I reused the electrical connector nut. The original has different threading from the Autozone replacement starter. Tightening the nut sheared the copper threads off. Oops! Fortunately, I exchanged it in an hour and quickly had the starter swapped out. It starts and drive fine now. With this excellent video the job takes less than an hour and likely 30 minutes if you don't goof like I did. Great job on this video!

[@timr1422]

This was extremely helpful to me. My 2001 Honda Odyssey was intermittently not cranking for months, then one day it stopped altogether. After some troubleshooting I narrowed it done to the starter / starter solenoid assembly. The battery mount was quite difficult to get out. I had to buy a 12 mm ratchet wrench and access the lower rear bolt from the wheel well just as you showed in the video. The bolt is fairly close to the wheel well, up in the front corner. I was able to find it by feel. I also had a very difficult time removing the cable clips on the back side of the battery mount. They did not come off easily. I finally had to pry on the latch with a small screwdriver. A breaker bar was necessary to get the starter bolts loosened.

[@oscarmacias3467]

Yes I have to agree with the majority of the comments. You did an excellent job on this video. Simple and clear explanations on what to do. I just did mine and all four bolts on the battery tray are 12 mm

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea i think someone replaced the one bolt on the battery tray that used the 13mm

[@jaizvee3002]

Excellent video, probably the best how-to video I’ve seen so far, thank you sir

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much🙂..i really appreciate ur comment and ur support..thank you

[@prwood78]

I’m working through this on my 2004 Odyssey. There are a few differences: 1. There are two small fuse boxes to remove from the left side bracket on my battery. 2. There is an additional wire guide (green colored) to unclip on the back side of my battery. 3. There are two cables attached to zip tie mount points underneath the battery plate that must be removed. 4. The cable clips around my battery did NOT slide off the metal brackets as easily as the ones in this video. The rear green one (which isn’t in this video) and the second one on the back side left of the battery were VERY difficult to remove. Definitely did not just slide off after lifting up on the clip. Lots of elbow grease and leverage required! Eventually I did get them off without breaking things but it was a challenge. These are just a warning for other folks whose situation may not be as straightforward as the one in the video. Overall the video is very helpful!

[@timr1422]

I had the same issue with the cable clips on the metal brackets. VERY difficult like you said and took me quite a while. What finally worked was inserting a small screwdriver into the release and prying on it like crazy.

[@rebbinghouse]

Very good video. The explanation to get one of the battery trays bolt from underneath on the driver's side with a racheting wrench was a. Important detail that got me back on track. Mine is a 2004. I rook the bracket off the battery tray on the left instea of trying to unclip the cables. The 17mm starter bolts required using a breaker bar. Thanks again, I could not have done it without your video.

[@miloatpsychoblab7338]

Very helpful video!! Straight to the point and very thorough. Thank you!! Because of this I was able to get my wife's van back on the road.

[@jameswilliams663]

A great diy opportunity to save yourself ton of cash. In northern New Jersey a starter replacement is $1200 - at a Honda dealer. But all it takes is time, effort, couple of simple tools and of course this video. I still have my original starter in my 2004 odyssey. Thanks, nicely photographed.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats one expensive replacement...but if u can save all the labor cost on that..its definitely worth doing..hope u wont have to replace it for a while...but if u ever have to..i hope my video can be helpful..thank you🙂

[@lewmuller8687]

Just looking at my son's car, I was not sure I wanted to do this. But, after watching just about half of your video I thought "piece of cake". And it was - Thanks a ton.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome! So glad u were able to get it done🙂👍

[@porthose2002]

This video was a big help to me. It might be surprising to some, but the big hint for me was how to remove all of the clips. You showed that clearly and got me past the point where I was struggling. Of course, they are easy to remove once you know the secret. ;-) Thanks for taking the time to put this together and share with us!

[@backyardchevy328]

So glad to be able to help🙂

[@AaronHalloway-mr6tp]

Couldn't agree more! Your clear demonstration of clip removal was an EXTREMELY helpful inclusion in your video!

[@burgundy4583]

@@backyardchevy328seriously , you have absolutely no idea of HOW BIG your influence is Yes - it’s a simple how to , to you the author. But to us , the youth ? We will go looong ways whether this is 2002 or 2021

[@deebraney1437]

You have a soothing, comforting voice that almost put me to sleep!

[@backyardchevy328]

Lol...thank you, yea i get that on the phone sometimes

[@zoner4960]

Thanks man. Just saved 400 bucks. Went smooth after I watched this video. Actually pretty easy.

[@bartgriffo]

Helped me understand what steps are needed and that this is a project most people with tools can easily do, its now done. Thanks Bro!

[@titan9m]

Hey brother just wanted to take a moment to THANK YOU for this video, help me out a lot and was able to do the job in about an hour. 👍👍

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you, i really appreciate it🙂

[@kameeleon32]

Great, great, great video. This video should be the Model of how a DIY should be. Step by step. No extra fluff (besides the cat) which I loved because I'm a cat dude. 😺 I saw another video where they didn't see it necessary to take out the battery plate. Huh?? Why not?? It made everything so much easier!! Thanks a Million for this! 👍🏼

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much🙂 it really means a lot to me🙂

[@nickaa827]

great work, my parents payed $500 to have it done at a shop because they needed it done right away but I wish I could have had a chance to do it because it looks so manageable

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂...ouch if thats not including the part that could of been a lot of saving..yea its not so bad to do

[@Allsportdriver]

Thanks. Took me about 2.5 hours to install O'Reilly's $200 top line starter. Two hours to wrestle everything free and about half hour to get back together. Probably saved about $500-$600 in labor in my market.

[@pavelvasilovski4800]

Thank you. This helped me on my 2003 Honda Odyssey tremendously.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats great! Im so glad to hear it🙂 thank you for the support

[@mikerasavanh7348]

Thanks for your step by step instructional video I am able to replace my starter with ease, even though I've never done it before. May God bless and favor you always.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats great! Thank you🙂

[@JohnWDGTandTele]

Thank you for this video. I was able to successfully replace the starter on my minivan. I’m not a car repair type of guy, but your video was able to help me do the job. Thank you again!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome! Great job🙂👍

[@donameci7]

Awesome video. I was definitely having a difficult time with the bottom one. Until I saw how you did it. Thank you for the video!

[@me-iu7jb]

You should put Honda Pilot (and Ridgeline ) in the title as well. I'll be doing a 2003 Pilot later today. Appears to be the same under the hood. My search for the Pilot starter pulled up some real lame videos. Yours is amazing! Thank you!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you i will do that🙂 i really appreciate it🙂

[@carterrose5405]

I watched some other guy it had me so confused you made it look so easy thanks man

[@backyardchevy328]

So glad to be able to help🙂👍

[@maddenterprisesllc.3914]

Excellent video 1-7-22 helped me change the starter on my 03 Odyssey. I couldn’t find the last bolt for battery tray. Thanks again

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 glad it was helpful

[@UmerKhan-nu1xf]

An excellent video with precise explanation .marvelous job .

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much🙂

[@rngbluerhino13]

Thanks! Very helpful video. Same issue with my 2004 Odyssey. If you're nimble and want some back pain later, try to NOT remove the battery platform/retainer because the bolts are stripped.....THEN...commence to use an 8" extension to get the 12" bolt out from underneath the starter while working from the top of the engine compartment. I'm gonna be sore tomorrow 🤣

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂...lol im glad u were able to get it done..but yea i can imagine the experience u had having to do it that way.

[@apmech46166]

excellent video. thank you. youve helped me help someone else on their mini van..

[@barrylippard1846]

Great video. Very in-depth.

[@young900ct]

Great video! Very helpful and made the repair go so smoothly. Thanks for sharing.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 so glad to hear the repair went well🙂

[@brendajoycemethvin6226]

Thanks!

[@freddelarosa5748]

Awesome video! Really helped me, thank you very much.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 so glad it was helpful

[@DonHugo]

Wonderful man. Tha j you so much for making this video, I follow each step and I was able to replace mine. I own a 04 model!

[@backyardchevy328]

So glad to hear it🙂 thank you for the support

[@brianbarnes350]

Thanks for your video. Followed it and changed out a bad starter with no issues.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome:) Thank you and thank you for ur support:)

[@jara20001]

Very nicely done, straight to the point, kudos !

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@thomasfletcher4109]

Thank you for this video . May be replacing the starter on a 2000 odyssey for a friend of mine . This makes it look quite easy . Thank you

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you for watching and for your support:) i hope everything goes smoothly for u if u do have to replace it.

[@angelguevara8780]

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[@benitomarungo4902]

Very thorough and easy to understand!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@dvr2306]

Best video, clear instructions. Thanks for making it and keep making it !

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@tankerlife2137]

Thanks for showing camera view of electrical connector removal from battery tray.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you for the support🙂

[@dudelorenttv]

Thank you so immensely much for this video. Cheers.

[@cheapsteak]

Very detailed, very much appreciated.!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@QTABT4EVER]

Thanks for the clear instruction video. You are greatly appreciated.

[@backyardchevy328]

Anytime, glad to be able to help..thank you for the support

[@pacospray]

Thank you !!!!! Very helpful, Happy New Year 2019 !

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you for watching and for your support:) always glad to help...Thank you and Happy New Year !

[@alexmares8418]

Thank you buddy...very helpful 😊

[@keithstevens7223]

Hoping that my 2007 Odyssey starter switches out just as easily. Thanks for the video!

[@backyardchevy328]

I hope so too🙂 good luck and thank you for watching and supporting

[@terrohl]

I am having intermittent starting problem. Tested it at Honda dealer service center. The battery is good. It doesn’t start every couple days- then I jumpstart it and it immediately starts. When I turn the ignition the dash lights up makes no sound, no click but does not start. Should I get a new starter installed? Or could the problem be something else?

[@thehonkening]

Was harder than it looked, 2003 was a little different. That lower battery tray bolt was a real bitch. Had to use a cheater bar to get the starter bolts loose. It went back together fairly smoothly. Thanks a bunch could not have done it without your video.

[@amoyer9500]

Really appreciate this video!!!!!

[@adamabstrakt1227]

This is an excellent video. Thank you for posting !

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 really appreciate the support

[@docjackson]

A very good video. It show everything I needed to know in great detail. Thank you for such a good video

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@gospelsavingchurch]

Awesome vid. Thank you for making it, it will help me out greatly. Praise God. Blessings Ed

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you...Glad to be able to help🙂 Thank you for the support

[@gospelsavingchurch]

@@backyardchevy328 thank you. Just an update, I got my starter and because of your video, it went wonderful. I will just add one bit of info I wished you would have added, or will add in the description below, and that's the fact that your van in your video doesn't have this black hard plastic underneath the starter. Mine still had it and it made it a whole lot harder because I wasn't able to get to two of the bolts underneath. One for the battery holder, and the one on the bottom of the starter. But again, thanks for the informative video without all the chatter for 30 minutes like most do. P.S. cute kitty :) Blessings Ed

[@backyardchevy328]

@@gospelsavingchurch yea i wish it would of had it, so it could of been a complete process...but im glad u were able to get it done..and thank you🙂

[@Alienunderurbed520]

First time doing a Honda starter. Thanks it went well but I forgot to plug in the little wire and was wondering why the hell it wouldn't start then I looked back and got it..

[@嵐影湖光-r9z]

Cat is cute. Thanks for the video!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@eugenedawson4267]

What was the torque spec on the starter mounting bolts?

[@richardk6025]

Total agree, you the man.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@jeremymoss3063]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@richardgordon245]

Thank you .I'm doing mine tomorrow again .Four bolts on the Tray ..I took three out did'nt even know there were 4. I do know..yesthat tray must come out.i have a metal clamped wire bundle attached to the tray that I can't yet get off .maybe I won't need to.

[@jerrysmith2231]

thank you this it very helpful

[@erikkeahi]

Thank you Sir. So happy to do this thanks to you.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats great! So glad u were able to...thank you🙂

[@attaaabbass184]

Thank you very much that’s was very helpful

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much, i really appreciate the support:)

[@thegreatiam8600]

The cats meow was right on cue when the camera panned to him

[@backyardchevy328]

Lol yea

[@markharris2778]

I figured out an incredibly easy option for the bottom bolt. Remove the driver side tire. Peel back the plastic in the wheel well. Connect two extensions together and you can reach straight to the bolt!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome...thanks for the tip ill have to try that if i have to do another🙂

[@a00141799]

Thanks bro. Very helpful video.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you:) Always glad to be able to help.

[@davidmcneil9656]

This guy is legit.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@elizabethgilbert995]

Tip: lower rear side battery tray bolt is HARD TO GET AT, BUT you DON'T have to remove it completely, as holes in side of battery tray are SLOTS, so you can lift tray up after JUST LOOSENING the 2 side bolts!

[@backyardchevy328]

Great tip🙂👍

[@josephherron7671]

I just did this job and you ain't kidding. Had to jack the damn thing up for that one bolt.

[@haydnthompson8926]

Replacing mine right now I was gonna say how in the hell😂 thank you!

[@igfoobar]

8:27 "Yes I agree this starter matches, meow!"

[@backyardchevy328]

haha

[@dandinh7283]

Thank you for your time to show us. :-) :-) :-)

[@backyardchevy328]

Anytime🙂 thank you for supporting my channel🙂

[@holypower7330]

Great video

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@igfoobar]

I have an '04 Odyssey that needs a new starter. I'm good with tools but I'm not a mechanic. From this video it appears safe to tackle as a DIY project. Is there any trick to engaging the starter with its engine mount or does it just slide in and bolt on?

[@backyardchevy328]

yea this starters not too bad to swap out, once u get the bolts off it just slides out and the other can slide in fairly easy, there are other honda vehicles like the civic that are much harder to do.

[@akeemhoque5976]

Thank you ❤

[@rex2718]

good video man

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@victorgonzalez8858]

Very useful.thanks

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@michaelcombs8367]

It is helpful. But I cannot really see how you accessed the bolt under the battery plate. Will I need to raise the front end to get under there? Would it be better to remove that tire? Frustrating Honda designed it this way. Everything else in your video, I understand. Thanks

[@backyardchevy328]

I did it by feeling my way in there..but yes if u raise the drivers side and remove the wheel it makes it easier to access that bolt or u can also rotate steering to the left and get slightly under its also pretty accessible that way.

[@efrainrubio5786]

Thanks for the help

[@backyardchevy328]

So glad to be able to help🙂 thank you for the support

[@maurovargas3108]

Excelente grasias

[@backyardchevy328]

Gracias amigo🙂

[@CCNCFABIAN]

I’m about to do this on Tuesday when I started gets here I’ll let you know how it turned out

[@backyardchevy328]

Hopefully everything goes well🙂

[@tiasbotica755]

I already subscribed to your channel, I have a van odyssey 2000 and I need to change the power steering pump will you have a video for this?

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much...not at the moment, but ill be sure to do one if i encounter this problem in my repairs

[@tiasbotica755]

Ok thank you 👍

[@ManuelCamarena0725]

Thanks! 🙏

[@keithleitzell633]

I've removed the mounting bolts and all associated hardware, but the motor is stuck and will not come out. Pounded with a mallet and sprayed penetrating oil on the mating surfaces. I can see some separation, but it's uneven and don't want to ruin the block by continuing to pound. Can anyone offer solutions?

[@backyardchevy328]

As long as u got the bolts off, If u got some separation go around it slowly as far around as u can get with some prybar or screwdriver and just lightly pry against it... if its uneven thats probably why it wont come out..u want it to come out as even as possible

[@keithleitzell633]

@@backyardchevy328 It is uneven from the pounding, was thinking of threading in the top bolt again to realign the starter and hope it comes out now the penetrating oil has had some time to work. Thanks for the original instruction BTW.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@keithleitzell633 yea, i think thats why its kinda wedged in..hopefully that works...good luck🙂...and thank you

[@CRAPO2011]

Could you please describe the symptoms your Ody starter had?

[@backyardchevy328]

After sitting for hours(like in the morning) it would crank slow..then suddenly when u turn the key it would make no noise..and after a while it would start again or if i tapped starter it would start

[@backyardchevy328]

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[@CRAPO2011]

@@backyardchevy328 Interesting, my car will make a low clicking sound as if the batter is dead then after various tries and/or letting it sit for hours it cranks right up

[@backyardchevy328]

@@CRAPO2011 does it only do that when its been running for a while, then u shut it off and try to restart?

[@backyardchevy328]

@@CRAPO2011 but yea thats usually what happens when the starter begins to go out, all the worn components begin to stick and thats why tapping starter works...other times when the starter solenoid goes out it'll just quit and not start anymore

[@jonathancagnacci6559]

Thanks man

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you for the support🙂

[@tiasbotica755]

Thank you so much

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂...greatly appreciate the support:)

[@jesuszavala3761]

Thank you bro

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you:)

[@tiffanypena7701]

Love the cat break lol

[@peralez2383]

I did it without removing the battery and tray...pretty frustrating

[@lorenzo19gonzales91]

The kitty aproves

[@richardmann3396]

At 8:28 this video is kitty cat approved.🤓

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@brianwhiteside4241]

Love the cat

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@chuckstewart7331]

Watched another video, OMG don’t take the battery tray out it’s a nightmare ! Hahah not a nightmare for backyard Chevy huh? The guy went thru all kinda hour long B.S. ,to NOT take the battery tray out 😆😅😂

[@backyardchevy328]

Lol, yea i cant even imagine how much more work itd be trying to avoid taking it out...it gives u all the space u need..and doesnt take that much work to remove

[@typicalgsxrrider8667]

I left the battery in place, just unhooked negative terminal. 17mm 3/8" socket on 3 in extension got the top bolt with my snap on 80 tooth flex handle ratchet. 6" extension for the bottom bolt. 12mm 1/4" drive got the big wire off. I was probably there for 20 minutes total.

[@prwood78]

Follow-up to my previous comment. Today I finished removing the old starter and had a few more observations/tips: 1. I had to use a 1/2" breaker bar to break the 17mm starter bolts free. Not easy to get it positioned as breaker bars are non-ratcheting and there's not a lot of leeway to get leverage inside the compartment with the limited starting positions of the breaker bar. 2. The bracket on my starter had TWO things attached to it, where the bracket in this video appeared to have none. There was a plastic hose clamp holding one of the transmission fluid hoses which was mounted with a plastic clip that was anchored through a hole in the bracket, and there was another one of those plastic mounts with the lift tab that was slid onto a metal tab on the bracket, holding on a cable. I couldn't manage to get either of them off of the bracket in order to pull the starter out, so I removed the bolt holding the bracket onto the starter and just took the bracket off and left it attached to the cable and hose in the compartment. 3. Due to all of the extra hoses/wires that were mounted to the starter bracket, it made it more difficult than in the video to access the bottom bolt for the starter. 4. A tip to be careful of - the starter is mounted very close to hoses for the transmission and coolant systems, so take care when removing/installing it that you don't puncture any of those lines! Then you'll have a whole other job on your hands. I think there may be several reasons for the differences in my experience versus the one in the video: 1. Previous mechanics may not have reattached all clips/mounts with the vehicle in the video, so there was less for him disconnect. Lots of cables and stuff connected on my vehicle, so a significant amount of extra work and things in the way. 2. Different model year with different evolution of connections/clips (mine is 2004, one in video is ??). 3. Different driving climates/conditions (our van has been driven mostly in colder Northeast climates with more corrosion, the vehicle in the video looks like it has a lot less corrosion, so may be in a warmer/drier climate). 4. Different weather conditions while working (looks pretty warm where the video was recorded, I'm doing the work in 20 degree F winter weather where plastic is less pliable and things don't come apart as easily).

[@putheflamesoutyahoo1503]

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[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 well at least u know where to come for videos😁

[@devindickerson3057]

good kitty

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@imisspresidentreagan]

You’ll want to pet any cats that approach you during the procedure, or you may have bad luck.

[@backyardchevy328]

Not sure about bad luck but youll have good luck lol🙂

[@karlingram7454]

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[@backyardchevy328]

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[@begood82]

what’s this for bro?