2015 LX Starter Cut Relay Location ?
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From: Nevada
I just inherited a Fit with this same problem. Sometimes it starts just fine and then it wont and ill have to spend up to several minutes trying to get it to fire. My bet is the armature is bad on my starter. Just picked up a closeout sale on a reman from Rockauto for about $100 plus shipping. Ill swap it out as soon as it gets here. My suggestion is to go OEM for this part, or at least OEM that is reman. Starters are high wear items and anything knockoff wont last and you will not want to be stranded.
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I tend to agree with 2015FITEX as all of these re-manufactured starter motors failed prematurely as I think they are 2015 and newer(including mine with only about 40K miles) - it seems it's not uncommon for the starter motor to fail in these. As 2015EX has not had any issues with the new WAI starter he bought, I plan to go that route.
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From: Foothills of the Smokies, east Tennessee
2015 key start here......its the STARTER, not something easy like a relay.......did mine 6 months ago at 67oookms. FAIRLY easy....but dammm the bolts TIGHT like they say. its kinda a known issue...the weak starter...i was all clutch interlock in the beginning too!!...never thought of relay!!...i didnt buy an OEM FYI....fairly cheap...i think i got off rock...of course with that pesky key it could be the actual ignition switch...but its not....ive replaced 2 of those on various cars and usally not a fun job.....unfortunately the starter is slightly LESS fun.....ideally you have tiny hands...this would help..... whatever hands you have will have a few scratches and less skin...but will heal in 2 weeks...my advice is think giant breaker bars and pipe over top. obviously on reassembly never seize will make the job easier in 2035...and you ll know how to do it.!! if u need any advice i'm here.
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One at the beginning of the pedal travel to cancel cruise control when you press the clutch, one near the end of pedal travel to make sure the clutch is disengaged while starting the engine.
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I installed a new clutch interlock switch also but didn't help (I should have jump wired the connector before buying one but was convinced that was the problem). As I mentioned before, a new relay was no help. Kind of leaves the ignition switch (low probability), wiring and the starter motor. As I get an instant start when it does start, I don't think it's wiring. At least I'm only about $55 into it so far with parts that didn't need replaced. I've ordered a WAI starter motor from Roc Auto- hopefully it's the fix.
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Its the fix BUT set aside half of saturday , a LARGE breaker bar, some thinking, and some lotion and disinfectant (for skinned knuckles) and hopefully your tetanus shots up to date ..those bolts TIGHT....steel in aluminum+corrosion U do the math...i would HIGHLY recommend a can of "neversieze:" upon reassembly if u plan to keep the car. I think i jacked the car up....but i might have not...cant really rember...i think u might have to jack it up to get the clearance for the breaker bar swing...YOU WILL NEED regular ratchet with LONG PIPE over to get leverage or LONG breaker bar
Last edited by 2015FITEX; Apr 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM.
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Was the Starter Motor
I went ahead and purchased a new WAI starter motor and had it installed just over 2 weeks ago. So about $150 for the starter motor and $200 for installation (I didn't have any way to get under the car without buying ramps).
Have not had any issues so far.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Have not had any issues so far.
Thanks for everyone's help.
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I went ahead and purchased a new WAI starter motor and had it installed just over 2 weeks ago. So about $150 for the starter motor and $200 for installation (I didn't have any way to get under the car without buying ramps).
Have not had any issues so far.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Have not had any issues so far.
Thanks for everyone's help.
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