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    Starter manufacturer for 89 lx-i-- does it matter?

    My starter has been grinding and acting up lately. It looks like any 86-89 AT fuel injected or carbed Accord starter would work (even 85-87 FI Ludes). I think manual trannies need the exact manufacturer to match. Do I really need to know the manufacturer name (denso or Mitsuba) or am I good either way I go. I'm going new aftermarket on this one and I want to get the right one before I pull the old starter. Thanks!



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    yeah it does matter i think, look at your starter and if the cylinder is round its a mitsuba, if its rectangular its a nippondenso...
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    I'm really not worried about the cylinder shape per se. I can't imagine Honda made a different cutout in the case for 2 different starters. I am thinking either one will work so long as the gear has the same amount of throw to hit the flywheel and turn it. I know AT and MT have different starters/flywheels, but it appears the AT's are all the same (or both manufacturers will work).

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    i asked a similar question a few months ago
    https://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=41480
    hope this helps

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neukam
    i asked a similar question a few months ago
    https://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=41480
    hope this helps
    Yes, it does. Thanks! Did you get your freebie running?

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