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Old 02-05-2023, 02:08 PM
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Over the past 2 years, I've experienced sluggish starts in cold weather (below 25 degrees F)
Motor oil is changed with synthetic once a year, the car has 90k miles and is driven less then 2k miles a year.
The battery was changed (Optima 450CCA) 2 years ago.
Fuel Pump Module and fuel filter were changed, and spark plugs/wires were also changed.

At this point, I'm looking to replace the starter with a higher torque starter.
I was thinking a Denso starter.

Does anyone have another Starter Manufacturer suggestion or any other suggestions?
It seems to me that these OEM Honda starters used didn't have too much torque to begin with!

Thanks!
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Old 02-05-2023, 06:45 PM
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You do realize the difference in cranking speed between 100* and 0* is more than 60% on average.
 
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Old 02-05-2023, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by grcauto
You do realize the difference in cranking speed between 100* and 0* is more than 60% on average.
Perhaps I should have elaborated on the problem more.
The car turns over slowly but does not run.
It takes 3-5 attempts (turning the key back waiting a few seconds, then cranking the engine again.)
Thank you for stating the obvious though, you certainly have an incredible talent!
 
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Old 02-05-2023, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrispy 62
Perhaps I should have elaborated on the problem more.
The car turns over slowly but does not run.
It takes 3-5 attempts (turning the key back waiting a few seconds, then cranking the engine again.)
Thank you for stating the obvious though, you certainly have an incredible talent!
Sluggish. No mention of multiple attempts to start. Talent?
 
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Old 02-05-2023, 08:22 PM
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Sluggish. No mention of multiple attempts to start. Talent?
How about genuine advice rather then stating the obvious!
 
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Old 02-05-2023, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrispy 62
How about genuine advice rather then stating the obvious!
Good luck. I do not help arrogant people.
 
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Old 02-06-2023, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by grcauto
Good luck. I do not help arrogant people.
Good luck to you, you know what they say about opinions right?😃
 
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Old 02-06-2023, 08:47 AM
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You are a jerk. You think this is the way to get help? You are also a bit stupid.
 
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Old 02-06-2023, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by grcauto
You are a jerk. You think this is the way to get help? You are also a bit stupid.
Wow man, you have a very large, extremely fragile ego!
I feel like I'm back in the school yard in elementary school!
Check yourself there dude, I've found that you have to be careful in this life.
"Do unto others" is the way I conduct my interactions with others.
Let's knock off the name calling, shall we?
 
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Originally Posted by Chrispy 62
Wow man, you have a very large, extremely fragile ego!
I feel like I'm back in the school yard in elementary school!
Check yourself there dude, I've found that you have to be careful in this life.
"Do unto others" is the way I conduct my interactions with others.
Let's knock off the name calling, shall we?
I will do unto you this. Good luck.
 


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