Factory Honda Starters Online

The starter on your Honda vehicle -- alternatively, its starter motor or cranking motor, or self-starter, if you prefer -- "cranks" or rotates (put simply, starts) the engine. It does this job fairly straightforwardly, too, using a dedicated motor and relay. How it works begins with the starter solenoid, which pulls electricity from the battery, sends it to the starter, and causes the starter's gear to push forward. The gear connects to the teeth on the engine's flywheel and rotates them. From your perspective, however, you simply turn your key in the ignition lock cylinder (or tap push-button start) and the engine starts. This is, of course, unless you have a remote starter, which relies on no more than the push of a smart key fob's button.

When a starter goes out, though, it's usually for one or more obvious reasons -- namely, corroded terminals, loose wires, or damaged parts. The signs of problems with one, you'll more than likely notice before this, thankfully. They include unsuccessful starts, with the instrumentation on your dash lighting up anyway; unsuccessful jump-starts; and when the engine only starts in some gears or drive modes and not in others. Perhaps two of the most obvious, however, are when the starter appears covered in oil and when you find that it's smoking.

See these, and most likely, you'll need a brand-new starter installed (if your alternator or spark plugs aren't to blame otherwise). Luckily, you can do it yourself, and in just a few hours, with the right understanding of a wiring diagram and the proper skillset to go with it, though having an electrician take care of the job (or hiring a Honda service professional) is recommended. Either way, before you buy one, be sure it's genuine OEM. Honda designs them to fit your car, truck, or SUV perfectly from the get-go. Aftermarket starters may not be nearly as dependable.

Where to Buy Genuine OEM Honda Starter Parts Online

You'll find plenty in the catalog here at our auto parts store, and at competitive prices ranging from a few dollars for a cover, for example, to, for instance, a few hundred dollars for a complete starter. Order yours now, and we'll ship fast, in anywhere from 24 hours to 2-3 business days minimum, to anywhere that you live or work nationwide.

To figure out what fits your ride, simply browse our catalog by your model and model year. Overnight shipping is available for starters and parts that qualify, and returns and cancellations are no more trouble than getting in touch with us to start the process. Our store policy pages will have further info on this.

Need buying advice from our parts experts? You're welcome to contact us anytime you like; our team can field concerns and answer questions, not to mention share a little starter know-how. We'll be glad to help.