TLR Auto repair thread sponsored by Born2BKing. Having car issues, step in and share with the brehs for tips and suggestions.

[beenz]

Almost nothing on a car is that hard to do. The problem is you have to have the tools and equipment to do the shyt.

I tried to do the job myself. and I couldn't break the bolts cuz I don't have a breaker bar . and my jack wouldn't go high enough. I ended up calling the mobile mechanic from around the way and he took care of it. it's been ten days with no car and I was over it at this point.

buddy had to lift my car HIGH as hell to get that starter out.

 

[Born2BKing]

I tried to do the job myself. and I couldn't break the bolts cuz I don't have a breaker bar . and my jack wouldn't go high enough. I ended up calling the mobile mechanic from around the way and he took care of it. it's been ten days with no car and I was over it at this point.

buddy had to lift my car HIGH as hell to get that starter out.

Yep exactly my point lol. shyt wasn't hard but you ain't have the equipment.

 

[beenz]

Get a Denso starter if you don't want to do the job twice; that's what came on the car I think. Oh yeah..do NOT forget to disconnect the battery unless you like living dangerously. A flex head ratchet and maybe a swivel socket are going to be your friend. It's doable just take your time and be patient. One thing though before you take it all apart -- be sure the ground strap that the starter uses isn't corroded or broken; it looks like a green braided wire similar to rope material. If that wire is broken or corroded, you may not need a starter. Just a heads up.

the battery definitely had been disconnected ever since I figured out the starter was shot.

 

[Schadenfreude]

It's a knock, a single knock, and only does it on the left side. Like it literally feels like a shoulder or elbow popping if that makes sense.

Check the sway bar link and the sway bar bushings as well.

 

[beenz]

I still got another project to tackle. my backup camera went out not too long ago. I can DEFINITELY do that one, so I will be tackling that one myself after I order the cam.

 

[Born2BKing]

I still got another project to tackle. my backup camera went out not too long ago. I can DEFINITELY do that one, so I will be tackling that one myself after I order the cam.

What kind of whip do you have?

 

[Schadenfreude]

I still got another project to tackle. my backup camera went out not too long ago. I can DEFINITELY do that one, so I will be tackling that one myself after I order the cam.

Be careful dealing with the interior plastics; they sometimes scratch easily and the plastic push pins will break if you aren't careful.

 

[Spliff]

Between a basic ODB reader, YouTube, and RockAuto, DIY never felt cheaper and easier.

Even AliExpress can help you out. I picked up a cracked VCDS+Dongle (VW/Audi shyt) for $20 with no car limit instead of the original $200 and 3 car limit. Worked flawless.

At this point it’s really just “do I have the right tools and time/energy?”

 

[beenz]

Between a basic ODB reader, YouTube, and RockAuto, DIY never felt cheaper and easier.

Even AliExpress can help you out. I picked up a cracked VCDS+Dongle (VW/Audi shyt) for $20 with no car limit instead of the original $200 and 3 car limit. Worked flawless.

At this point it’s really just “do I have the right tools and time/energy?”

Ebay motors has good deals on parts also

 

[beenz]

What kind of whip do you have?

2015 acura tlx