Starter problem?

Tiny
YLDORFMAN1
  • MEMBER
  • 2015 ACURA TLX
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 123,300 MILES
Hi, my starter just went out after 14 months and my starter before that lasted about 3-4 months and the battery went the same time last time and the starter before that I replaced because it was starting to go. Would you know why my starters are going so quick?
Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 AT 9:44 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 47,702 POSTS
Sometimes you will get a bad batch of rebuilt starters, especially if they are off brand. But I have seen a bad ground or positive cable cause problems as well. Make sure the battery cables and clean and tight. RockAuto has a good lineup of starters. Can I ask how the starter is going out, how can you tell? Can you upload a short video in your response? I noticed in the instructions you need to replace the starter CUT RELAYS 1 and 2 when doing the starter. Here is a guide to help and I have included how to replace the starter motor correctly:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Remove the harness holder (A).

Disconnect the positive starter cable (B) and the connector (C).

Remove the starter (D).

All Removed Parts - Install

Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the starter when you connect the positive starter cable.

Starter Counter - Clear (When the Starter Replaced )
Starter Counter Clear Procedure

NOTE: If the starter is replaced, do this procedure. If the starter is replaced, replace starter cut relay 1 and starter cut relay 2 at the same time. Make sure the HDS is loaded with the latest software version. Replace starter cut relay 1 and starter cut relay 2. Connect the HDS to the DLC. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

Select IDLE STOP STARTER COUNTER CLEAR in the ADJUSTMENT MENU with the HDS.

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 AT 12:24 PM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 47,702 POSTS
Anything?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 11:33 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links