so how hard is it to replace the starter?

 

Ya got this problem resolved it was my starter, replaced it with a new one and now my ignition switch is going out, it takes a couple of tries sometimes to get the car started. But better than before when it didn't start at all.

Thanks everyone for the help!

 

I had a problem with mine starting today and it turned out that the plug slid of it's connection. I was about to go out and buy a starter until I saw this thread and people talking about it coming unplugged.

 

Thanks to this thread, I didn't get stranded in the middle of a 13 hour overnight drive home. Love this ****ing forum. Evom4life

 

anyone know where the starter is located?i cant seem to find it i got a 05 evo 8

 

If you are looking from the top you will never find it. It is on the front (radiator) side of the engine, covered by a heat shield. Remove the under cover, cross bar and exhaust and you are all set to remove the starter.

 

Jesus you have to move that much **** just to get to the starter, what a pain in the ***

 

Vibration is all you need for something to work it's way loose.

 

You DO NOT need to remove anything but the undertray to get to the starter.

I was able to take out my bum starter and swap in a replacement in about 30 minutes on the street. Jack the car up, unbolt the starter, unplug, put new starter in place, plug in, bolt it up, and done.

The exhaust and cross bar are no where close to effecting the install and do not need to be touched!

-Jalal

 

This is the starter solenoid connector/wire Does anyone else's look like this? I don't see any wire cover under the heat sheath. The wire itself looks a little frayed and spread out maybe even broken? I've tried to find another for comparison but can never get a glimpse under the heat sheath.

 

looks fine to me