Is there a recall on the Honda starter?
Despite the complaints, Honda hasn’t recalled the cars to permanently fix the starter problems and has done nothing to reimburse customers who have incurred out-of-pocket expenses to repair the starters. The Honda lawsuit claims if customers would have known about the defective starters, those consumers would have purchased different cars.
Why are there so many Honda Accord starter problems?
The lawsuit alleges Honda has known about the starter problems for years but has failed to do anything about it. Accord and Crosstour owners claim Honda typically blames the starter problems on “maintenance,” “wear,” or “user induced” issues not covered under warranty.
What should I do if my Honda check engine light is not working?
Check to see that all electronics in the vehicle are working properly (e.g. dash light, 12-volt power supply, interior lights). If everything is working properly, I would either test all the fuses (using a test light or a voltage meter is the fastest way to do that) or return the vehicle to the person who did the work. 5.
Can a Honda starter be repaired under warranty?
For owners with vehicles that Honda will repair under warranty, the plaintiff claims those vehicles aren’t fixed permanently as Honda replaces the defective starters with starters that will fail again. According to the Honda lawsuit,…
How many miles does a Honda Element get?
2004 Honda Element 2.4L Automatic transmission. 105k miles. New battery & new starter (Honda dealer) this year.
Where is the starter solenoid on a Honda?
One can start testing at the starter solenoid (difficult) or in the cabin where most of the electrickery happens. The relay should be in the under-dash fuse panel lower left corner. Thanks.
What kind of transmission does a Honda Element have?
2004 Honda Element 2.4L automatic transmission. 105k miles (10/2015). If you can reach the contacts on the starter, put a test meter on it to see if it’s getting voltage. If not, check the starter cut relay in the under-dash fuse box.
How to start a Honda Accord with no crank?
The relays in the engine bay junction box don’t have locking tabs, though. …. In order to crank the engine the starter cut-out relay needs to have power to the pull-in coil from the ignition switch and the relay coil needs to be grounded through the clutch switch on a manual trans or the park-neutral safety switch on a automatic.