Hi everyone. Im new here and hope i will get some answers. Just brought an civic Si 2010 1.8 fully automatic ( not i-shift) and i have to replace the starter motor. On cold start makes a loud noise. It happens only one time. Second start after 2 minutes of engine running, the noise its gone. I been told the solenoid doesn’t retract in time. Anyway, my question is, does starter motors from manuals and i-shift gearboxes are the same as the fully automatic ones? Looking for the part by the VIN number, same part number comes up as the manual ones ( 31200-RNA-003). Thx in advance!!
Andreibaciu
Starter motor replacement
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Looking at another posts people were saying that even after 3 years of the same noise the car still starts well. To be honest i hate that noise 😠.
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I was thinking about fixing it but on ebay an refurbished one with 12 months warranty costs 65£. I rather get that one but not sure it will fit. That’s why i was asking if all starter motors are same on manual and fully automatic.You can take the starter out, then clean and relube the shaft if need be. Or get a mechanic to do it for you.
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I was just about to buy this one. I will send a message to the seller and ask. If this one will fit it means manual, i-shift and automatic use the same starter motors .
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Just received the message from the seller on ebay and he’s saying the starter motor won’t fit 😞. I don’t know where to get one and if there is a difference between them.
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On both manual and fully automatic ones its same part number 31200-RNA-003 and same price. At the garage they told me it’s different 😳😳. Im starting to believe the garage wants to rip me of my money saying that they can get the right part but its a bit more expensive. Im now waiting for an answer from honda.
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That means on both gearboxes its the same starter. I also tried to find some measures for the ring gear on solid flywheel and torque converter. Couldn’t find anything about. Im just gonna give it a try and if it doesn’t fit than i will go with the garage option to get one. Thank you a lot!!!
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They were made from 2009 onwards.
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Hi all. I have an update. On all gearboxes (manual, i-shift and fully auto) its same starter motor. Hope will help someone 😊
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