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I just went through this. It will get progressively worse. The problem is the cheap copper contacts they used. The copper contact on the plunger beats the hell out of them over time. Everything else was in great shape on my starter. You can’t get a rebuild kit for our starter, but you can buy one for earlier model Hondas that is nearly identical internally. I bought one for ~$15 on Amazon and rebuilt mine. If you do this, use JB Weld on the plunger lock washer to ensure it doesn’t pop off like mine did the first time.
 
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That is good advice. Hardest part of the job is removing and replacing the starter. The problem with a starter is almost always the main relay contacts. Rebuild or replace the contacts and it should be good for another ten years.

Take care of your battery, battery connections, and always drive with your lights on.
 
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cboothe said:
I just went through this. It will get progressively worse. The problem is the cheap copper contacts they used. The copper contact on the plunger beats the hell out of them over time. Everything else was in great shape on my starter. You can’t get a rebuild kit for our starter, but you can buy one for earlier model Hondas that is nearly identical internally. I bought one for ~$15 on Amazon and rebuilt mine. If you do this, use JB Weld on the plunger lock washer to ensure it doesn’t pop off like mine did the first time.
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Hello Deano-444. I'm experiencing the same issues with my 2016CRV and indeed gets worse. I did change the battery, starter, relays and still get the same issue. Do you have any pictures of the plunger you changed and the location?
Thanks!
 
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I have not yet rebuilt a Honda starter but it sounds like cboothe figured out the exact problem. Locate a contact/rebuild kit and replace the main contacts. The brushes probably have a lot of life left and the bearings are likely just fine.

Let us know how you make out.
 
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What does the "drive with your lights on" have to do with this issue?

Also, if I'm looking for a used CR-V, does this just give me more motivation to go for a base model or "Special Edition" with the traditional key start and without the start button?

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Take care of your battery, battery connections, and always drive with your lights on.
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baby_monkey said:
What does the "drive with your lights on" have to do with this issue?

Also, if I'm looking for a used CR-V, does this just give me more motivation to go for a base model or "Special Edition" with the traditional key start and without the start button?
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Drive with your lights ON is to ensure your battery stays charged regardless. If your issue is the starter, then that is a separate problem to address.
 
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After experiencing intermittent starting (times where I would hear a click from the front end but starter would not engage) and reading this thread and others, I had my starter replaced yesterday. I found a brand new one on amazon for about $85 and paid a nearby shop $110 to replace. I had called the shop I typically use, but they only use OEM Honda parts and they quoted me almost $800. I kept the old starter so I can take to Autozone to have tested and I can possibly repair or replace it in case I ever have to do this again. I'm also looking into the popular upgrade to the 24F size battery to minimize those chances. After reading up on this issue, it sounds like it is caused mostly by using the small 51R battery with low CCA and the weak charging system that doesn't recharge the battery quickly, which is exacerbated by short trips. These factors all contribute to premature wear on the starter and solenoid. I will make sure to drive with my headlights on all the time regardless of whether I upgrade the battery.
 
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