sweeT n Lo

I need to get a replacement starter for my car and was curious about my options. I know that the OEM one is a Mitsuba 06312-RDB-515RM and that it's unique compared to the other starters for the 3G TL. Should I just bite the bullet and pay $3XX for that one or will the Denso starter that I have seen mentioned on here work as well for my 3.5 manual?
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Going to try to replace it myself as the process seems straightforward.

On a related note, I performed my first ever kick-start this weekend, so that was fun.

zeta

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The reman Denso 2804267 before shipping, on rockauto, is $155.79 net with core return.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...438264&jsn=459

thoiboi

Isn’t that the AT starter though?

zeta

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Good catch!
OP, don't listen to me.

sweeT n Lo

I'm assuming that the Denso 2804267 starter that zeta mentioned is for both the manual and automatic 3.5 engine? That one doesn't really differentiate between the two like the other ones on Rockauto.



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zeta

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OP, 31200-RDB-A01 is the starter OEM part # for your 6MT.

https://www.acuraoemparts.com/oem-pa...1hbnVhbA%3D%3D

The only rockauto one that ties directly to the OEM part # above looks like PURE ENERGY 19016.


Here's an OEM 31200-RDB-A01 on ebay for $209.99 shipped; however, there is no way to validate the sellers 'NEW Genuine OEM' claim.
It may be suspect because this starter is $103.55 below the online OEM price on the link above.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Genuine...cAAOSwIeVc3u1s

Caveat Emptor!

sweeT n Lo

Thanks for the info.

I no longer trust eBay for mechanical car parts after buying some fake NGK spark plugs lol

Yeah, it's weird. I originally thought that was the part number as well. Both my Acura certified mechanic and Amazon.com say that starter doesn't fit my car even though the Acura part sites say that it is for a 3.5 w/ a manual tranny. That's why I was sticking with the 515 part number listed above.
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truonghthe

you will need manual trans, the auto gear is slightly larger and the gear is thicker as well.

MyGuti

wondering if you ended up purchasing one OP?

sweeT n Lo

I ended up buying one from a highly rated local alternator and starter specialist shop. Great price and they said that it was brand new and OEM. Almost two years in and it's still going strong. No complaints.

DMZ

They said ...........

363K on my original starter !
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sweeT n Lo

Hey, as long as it works. You're taking a similar chance on buying any aftermarket or refurbished starter for a comparable price.

Impressive!

truonghthe

I guess someone doesn't stall their MT TL that much

MyGuti

i ended up ordering an OEM one. not sure if its the connections or not but it starts intermittently these days.
some times it can take 5+ attempts to crank, other times its much more.
anyways, once OEM one arrives, i will check connections and hopefully the symptoms will stop.

Acura TL Builder

You can also just swap out the two electrodes held in place buy two bolts. The motor of the starters are fine.

$10 part. Keep that oem starter cranking.

sweeT n Lo

Do you have detailed instructions or a video on how to perform this task?

I kept my OEM starter just in case there was a chance that I could refurbish it myself.

MyGuti

does this require electrical work?
whats the part number for the electrodes?