The starter solenoid is starting to hang up on the '97 CRV (4 cylinder) so I figured I would change the starter out. This was my first attempt at changing a starter on a Honda and was pleasantly surprised when I removed the old one. I had budgeted about an hour to remove it and it took all of about 15 minutes. I was surprised at the simplicity of the removal.

The rubber boots at the ends of the cable are intact and still pliable. The small connector at the starter was a slip on connector and none of the plastic is broken or falls apart. The odo just turned over 200k miles and it drives/runs good. Even the cruise control still works.

Right now the rear windows don't work which I suspect is a regulator issue and the passenger side door check strap needs to be replaced. They get noisy just like the 123's. It will be interesting to see how long the transmission will last.

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Jim