rcljrmann

Hello Friends,

I own a 2006 TL Base, Lately my car would have trouble starting in the sense where I would have to turn the key back and fourth on the steering column multiple time "usually 3 to 4 times" and then it would start. Battery was replaced about three months ago and test and powers up fine. When having this issue that starter would never click like it was attempting to start or lagging. All of the lights come on in the vehicle and dashboard and when it finally decided to start after the forth or fifth turn it would start right up with no straining on the starter. Well now well this lasted for about 30 days and now the car refuses to start at all. After some research I've heard the IGNITION SWITCH/ OR STEERING SWITCH could be the issue. I doesn't lead to me to believe its the starter due to it not having any issue with it clicking or straining in the past or present. PLEASE ANYONE WITH EXPERIENCE WITH THIS GIVE ME SOME INSIGHT

TacoBello

You're not giving very good information, but it sounds like your starter is dying.

Fairly easy to fix. You can find a DIY on AZ if you use the advanced search function.

will cost you about 100-150ish for an aftermarket starter, or about 250ish for an OEM starter.

Replace it before you get stranded!

rcljrmann

Taco,

What info can I give you? I'm already stranded my friend. I'm willing to elaborate?

TacoBello

Honestly, I think it's your starter that died. It's cheap enough to replace and not a bad idea to do on an 11 year old car, even if that isn't the issue.

mine is on its way out. Started acting up really bad just a few days ago. I intend on replacing it this weekend. I have a 2006 TL also, with 149xxx km (roughly 90k miles, I believe).

rcljrmann

Did you starter click at all when you were turning the key. Mine did not. It would either start right up or wouldn't start at all?

theCoffeeFiend

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If you can, try to get your battery tested. I does sound like the starter is going out. But a battery test is free ( even though the auto part stores sometimes fail the test when the battery is fine)

MikeTC

+1, your starter is most likely are done.

ReMiXeDg

I am not sure if this is possible because I have not seen where the starter are on these cars but try whacking your starter with a metal tool or something then see if it'll crank.

other than that I agree with taco it wouldn't hurt to replace a starter on a car that age.

WDPanda

You shouldn't just replace the starter because you think it's the issue. Diagnose it and make sure the starter is receiving power. All you need is a multimeter for that. Check the actual connection at the starter as it is known to come loose on some J series.

Jackass

This is the correct answer for sure....
Everyone is right that it could be your starter...or your ignition switch...or a few other items. Process of elimination with the items you can actually test until you get down to the more complicated items to test and/or replace.

Majofo

easy.. if it doesn't start.. get a bar, hit the starter armature housing a few good times (solid)
try to start again, if it fires right up.. starter.

armature housing is the part with honda sticker (larger housing), don't hit the other part (solenoid housing)