So yesterday I pulled out my starter and took it to O'Reilly Auto and they tested it. Starters bad, good deal cause my guess was right? Wrong. They ordered me the starter that is supposed to go with the 06 and the ears didn't come close to matching and the 07 TL-S starter in their system doesn't look anything like the one I removed from my car. I spent over 2 hours altogether looking over other potential starters to fit and the 2008 Honda Accord V6 was the only starter that looked like it would work but of course they had zero in stock in the entire NW.

Anyone know of any part numbers out there that would work? Really I'm asking people who have encountered this first hand cause if you search online you'll say you found a part number that matches to a 07 TL-S 6sp and really it won't... Are my only options ordering a starter from Acura for $305 or having my current starter rebuilt?

MY CAR
07 TL Type S
6sp Manual
No engine swap

Thank you very much for all help in advance!

 

i had mine rebuilt and it was perfect and only cost me like 50 bucks haha. but go to rockauto.com if all else fails