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defiance
07-07-2012, 10:59 PM
Mine is completely fried and wont move anymore, I didn't see any write ups or how to for this issue. I can see that its buried underneath a bunch or wires and pipes. Just wondering if theres any tactics or tips at getting this thing off ?

Its an 88 EFI Automatic thanks a bunch guys.

Oldblueaccord
07-08-2012, 07:41 AM
its 2 bolts.

long ratchet extensions are your friend.

unhook the battery first!


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defiance
07-08-2012, 08:44 AM
Also this may have been answered before but will a starter from any newer Accord work for this car ?
3rd gen parts are getting hard to find !

Oldblueaccord
07-08-2012, 08:49 AM
There under 70$ at oriellys I just bought one yesterday they had 8 in stock.

I don't think you will find one that interchanges you never no.


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defiance
07-08-2012, 12:05 PM
There under 70$ at oriellys I just bought one yesterday they had 8 in stock.

I don't think you will find one that interchanges you never no.


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Thanks for your help old blue, but there isnt an oreillys anywhere near here in NJ
I will try a few other stores in the area though thanks

jzdude
07-08-2012, 12:51 PM
If you have old starters you can take them apart and rebuild 1 good starter. Very easy to do. You will need a those impact screwdrivers that you hammer to get stubborn screws off. Junkyards always have starters, you can buy like 4-6 starters from the junkyard to one rebuilt one from an auto parts store.

ShyBoyCA6
07-08-2012, 04:47 PM
its 3 bolts.

long ratchet extensions are your friend.

unhook the battery first!


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Fixed

A18A
07-09-2012, 12:25 AM
where's the 3rd one?

Oldblueaccord
07-09-2012, 07:57 AM
well its 2 but I dunno what I wrote now i guess it got ninja edited.


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defiance
07-09-2012, 10:07 AM
Location of the starter is underneath the intake manifold correct ?

POS carb
07-09-2012, 10:20 AM
There are 2 bolts, 14mm head.

just follow the fat wires from the battery

Oldblueaccord
07-09-2012, 01:11 PM
Location of the starter is underneath the intake manifold correct ?


passenger side very near the battery. Like said follow the positive wire from the battery to it. its on top of the transmission.

I used a 12" extension on the top bolt and a 6" on the bottom hidden bolt. I used the new starter as a reference to where the bottom bolt was.


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lostforawhile
07-09-2012, 02:05 PM
if you have an automotive electrical place in town,have it rebuilt, you will probably be better off then most of the chinese rebuilt ones, at least the warranty is local. Don't get one from autozone or advance,they are complete garbage

Dr_Snooz
07-09-2012, 06:44 PM
well its 2 but I dunno what I wrote now i guess it got ninja edited.


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Well, in actuality, it's two bolts, a nut and a spade connection. Then a lot of wrangling with hoses.