Starter Issue

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vegasbaby

Discussion Starter · Mar 27, 2010

Well at 105k, my starter finally failed on my 2003.
I had to get it towed to a Good Year/Pep Boys Auto Center. I know I know. Due to lack of tools, time and mechanic skills. I figured it was better than the dealer.
After 2 mornings there and 2 faulty starters plus $450, they still can't figure it out. It makes a weird noise when starting, but once its on its fine.

Is it possible that they are mounting it wrong or could it seriously be 2 faulty starters?
I'm driving it now but it just sounds horrible when it starts.

They are ordering me another new one and I have to gop back and have it installed in a few days.

Any help?

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ramblerdan

· #15 · Apr 23, 2010 (Edited)

Welcome, Ela-mental.

Does your mechanic know the Element uses different starters for AT and MT?

Automatic: Mitsuba SM-61209, Honda p/n 31200-RAA-A52
Manual: Mitsubishi MHG016, Honda p/n 31200-RAA-A01

Also, I deleted your other thread. One thread per topic allowed.

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ramblerdan

· #19 · Apr 24, 2010

Yep.

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