Dude. I don't know a thing about cars. Then my starter in my 02 sable decided it was done living yesterday morning. I found your video last night and thanks to your video I was able to remove my old starter and install the new one with no issues. You showed me everything I needed to know, there were no surprises, there was never a point where I didn't feel like I knew what I was doing. Excellent video. Very very helpful 10/10.

@RiggsGarage

Жыл бұрын

So glad to help! Thanks for letting me know.

Thank you for this! I feel like I can replace the starter in my car without much difficulty now.

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, you really can, it's one of the easiest I've ever done!

@ZonaFit1985

2 жыл бұрын

Literally. I did mine just now in 15 min. Flat. In 100+° weather. In the desert

@missw8700

Жыл бұрын

@@ZonaFit1985 did you have to jack up the car? Ty

@ZonaFit1985

Жыл бұрын

@@missw8700 no. It's accessible without.

@missw8700

Жыл бұрын

@@ZonaFit1985 ok great, ty I appreciate your help.

One of the best how to video's I've seen in a long while. It's been 4 years and this is still helping one's out. Thank You.

@RiggsGarage

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 🙏

This was the most helpful video I have ever seen on my KZread searches. It took me longer to put my 2000 Taurus on blocks than it did to remove the starter!! Thank you very much!,

@RiggsGarage

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, so glad to help!

Thank you very much. I needed a quick refresher course before I change an '03 starter tomorrow. You created the best video on KZread for changing this particular starter. Your camera work was outstanding, especially considering you are working under the vehicle. The pace of your video was just right. Thanks again!

@RiggsGarage

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate your comment. Good luck with the job!

Hey buddy great video I was able to get my starter changed in about 20 mins after watching your video thank you sir

@RiggsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Good deal, glad I could take a boring job I did last summer and help so many people :)

@dcran4d

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me. Thanks! Replaced mine just today . Nice video

Appreciate it jus fixed the old 01 taurus up thanks to you. first time workin on a car changing something

@RiggsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Great work! Thanks for commenting and letting me know.

Brilliant video, super helpful. All the wrench/socket sizes, clear audio at a steady level, and respectful of the viewer's time. I wish all repair videos were like this. One of the reviewers of the starter I bought said it was a relatively easy job thanks to watching a bunch of KZread videos beforehand. Thankfully this was the first one I found, no need to watch "a bunch". Thanks for this.

@RiggsGarage

Ай бұрын

Great feedback, happy to help. I also like brief repair videos 👍

Thanks, really helped with getting my 01 running again.

Thanks to this video. As of 6 23 2022..i have in 15 min FLAT. Replaced a starter in my 04 sable, in 104° weather in tucson. Thank you kndley sir. God bless.

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Dang that's good time! Glad to help

You couldn't have made it more straightforward, and simple to follow, great video! I forwarded this on to a friend of mine who should have no problem doing his first starter install. Thank you!

@RiggsGarage

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, hope it goes well!

@crizzotch

5 ай бұрын

@@RiggsGarage He's out of state otherwise I would be there to help him. I think he's got this! He's working on it tomorrow, thanks again!

Great video . Doing this job for my neighbor, to help her save money .

@RiggsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Good work! Lots of people need help. Keep it up.

Really good job making this video! Thank you! 👍👍

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Never worked on my car before. Thank you, confident I can replace the starter on my 2007 Taurus

@daBEAGLE1017

10 ай бұрын

Yes you can and it's simple. Just take your time.

Very clear and straight forward no nonsense video. Great job with it thanks!

@RiggsGarage

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks brother. Very well explain and easy to digest. Extremely helpful.

@RiggsGarage

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, happy to help

@jessemartin2685

6 ай бұрын

Update: I've finished removing the battery and starter. You really made this happen. Thanks for helping me be more prepared for life and empowering me on my journey to become more self-sufficient. My dad died a year ago, and he taught me a lot about cars. Anyways, thanks for helping me when I didn't have my teacher anymore. Respect.

Thanks for the video! Gotta do it on my mom’s car. Good lookin 💯

@RiggsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Good luck!

🙏 Just changed my starter. Thank you so much!

@RiggsGarage

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

I had that same issue this video really helped a lot im finishing it up now. Had to come back to make sure I put it back on correctly. #DIYr

@RiggsGarage

Ай бұрын

Good stuff, thanks for watching!

Good video. Shop wanted $250 just for labor to install a new starter on my '01 Taurus. I bought a remanufactured starter off Amazon for $55 and will install it myself this weekend.

@RiggsGarage

8 ай бұрын

Good deal, it's nice to be able to keep your money for other stuff 👍👍

Great, straightforward video! This definitely helps me plan for my job tomorrow on my 07 Taurus. Nicely done!

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Caleb, thanks for the compliment, and good luck on your starter job!

@calebwilson4854

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage took me about 25 minutes. Easiest starter I've ever done.

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@calebwilson4854 Good news! Thanks for sharing

Bout to embark on this. Seems pretty straightforward as far as engine work goes, at least its in an accessible area. My replacement doesn have the wire is the only thing different from this video

@RiggsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Hey good luck, you got this. Have a look at your current wire and you should be good!

@discgolfinrude

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage STARTS LIKE A DREAAAAAMM. Thanks again for the video!

Thank you so much for this. Great video.

@RiggsGarage

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome

Yo just about to do this to my taurus. Thank you so much.

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck and thanks for watching!

Yes I just put a starter in 2001 Ford Taurus SEL and I know the way you took it out but the easiest way to take it out and put it back in believe it or not move the starter to the other side where your oil filter is , takes off your oil filter the starter just slides right out and you put it in the same way it slides right up sweet .

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good, I'll give it a shot!

Great tutorial👍

@RiggsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony!

Love you u made it easy thank you So much God bless you👣

Ahh, I love you tube. Thank you good sir.

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Perfect Video! Thank you!!

@RiggsGarage

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Replacing the starter today on a 2002 Sable. Plan on using a degreaser first to clean off the oil and dirt from the past years. Most starter replacements have the wire that is to be crimped onto the existing wire, but I didn't see that in your video. It also has a warning NOT to remove the new attached wire.

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I used the original wire, it was in perfect condition. My advise would be to have a look at yours and make the decision based on condition of the wiring. Thanks for watching!

@donsmith9478

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the NEW starter I ordered on-line was NOT the correct starter for the 2002 Sable. I had to go to a local parts store which did have the part - and it was about $60 more. Then I found out that the car would not start because the battery that I had charged before replacing the starter did not have enough juice the next morning. The new battery cost as much as the starter.

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@donsmith9478 pluses and minuses to not having car payments hahaha

@barbaricbarbosa

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage what kind of jack did you use ?

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@barbaricbarbosa basic floor jack and jack stands to prevent tragedy 👍

Is this the same procedure for a 2004 24v Taurus? Thank you. Great video

@RiggsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, same process. Thanks!

Muy bueno me ayudó a remplazar el mío, muy bien explicado. 👍

@RiggsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Gracias amigo! 😀

I bought a used 01 Mercury Sable LS. The starter needed replacing recently so we take the old one off to discover washers shimming the starter away from the flywheel. Replicating this setup gives a sound like change in a dryer when starting the car and turning left. Tried replacing the starter, shimming in alternative ways, inspecting to see if theres any loose metal in the flywheel but nothing helped. Anyone else experience this?

awesome tutorial man! now i have no click noise, do you think it can still be the starter? i do have radio, lights, the dinging etc when i do engage the key just no action from under the hood.. i figure replace the starter and just go from there?? this sucks!

@RiggsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It could be wiring issue, a connection at the battery, etc. That starter is in the open, if it's not obvious wiring problems I would seriously hit it with a hammer, that usually revives them quickly for one last start haha. Plus then if you hit it with a hammer and it starts, you know it's the starter 100%

I have one of these cars. At the garage right now. Issues with positive battery cable. Can someone tell me where the positive battery wire bundle leads to when it leaves the battery?

@darriushollis9059

Жыл бұрын

To the mega fuse on the side of the fuse box slide the cover off remove both nuts and wires slide right off

Very good video.

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, hopefully your project went well!

Dies this apply to a 1999 mercury cougar v6as well

@RiggsGarage

11 ай бұрын

Maybe if it has the same engine? Have a look under it and compare to my video

“DO MOT REMOVE THIS LEAD” **proceedes to remove the lead that fixes the factory issue with the starters** 😂

@RiggsGarage

11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 yusss

Where would I find the rubber caps to prevent the starter from making contact with ground and catching fire?

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I replied to your other comment. Hopefully it helps!

@dave2574

3 жыл бұрын

Highly unlikely not having a cap would cause a fire. The cap is there to prevent metal to ground connection when someone is working on the car. If contact is made the main fuse will pop.

Thank you. Appreciate it.

@RiggsGarage

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Where is the location of the top starter bolt

@RiggsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Have a look at the video, around 2:20 then around 4:18. Let me know if you have questions, thanks for watching!

Thank you man!

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome, thanks for watching!

Will this work for a 2000 Sable?

@RiggsGarage

Жыл бұрын

I am not 100% sure, you might look and see if the part number is the same between the car years

How did he put in the lead bolts he did show that part? I'm having trouble with mine.

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not following what you're saying.

@u.smelly.peepee.rider.u7432

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage 👍

Do you happen to remember the brand or model of the starter you used?

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I do not, I believe it was a remanufactured unit from O'reiley or Autozone. Thanks for watching!

Did you have to jack the car up first? Or can this be done all from the top? Thank you just subbed!

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you! Definitely want to put the car up in the air a bit and get under there, that's the only way to access everything.

@dannydoughboy120

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage thank you!

Unbolted the starter won't budge no play any ideas?

@RiggsGarage

4 ай бұрын

If all the bolts are out, give it a good bump with the handle of a hammer or something similar

@tonychau1983

4 ай бұрын

@@RiggsGarage used a rubber mallet still didn't budge. One of the screws was shorter then the other

Im trying so hard to save my car.its been replaced 3 times now i gotta replace brake lines starter gasket for motor oil get a oil change. I need a car but dont wanna deal with the headache. In repairs back to back problems i wish i can get another car and junk my car

@RiggsGarage

Жыл бұрын

It can be a lot of work to keep older cars on the road. I've been there before, you have to decide what you want to do. You can make high payments on a potentially more reliable car, keep that one alive and save, etc. I usually buy 20-year-old stuff for dirt cheap that is in pretty good shape and go through and put brakes and tires on them and drive them a long time. Depends on your time and mechanical ability

Did you lift the car up

@RiggsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Ramps or jack+ jack stands make it easy

Sorry, I meant the lead cover to prevent metal contact. I think my original cover burned up when my old starter caught fire.

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Here's a link to something that may work, I bet there is something at the local auto parts store. If nothing else, you could show them the picture of this to find what you need www.amazon.com/Fastronix-Stud-Terminal-Covers-Black/dp/B07NBDM76X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Terminal+Cover&qid=1600375526&sr=8-3

I have a 04 Sable with a starter issue but I just can't seem to find where the stupid thing is at. I've tried to Google it but no solid answers. I'm trying to see where yours is but no joy on my end

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I'm understanding what the problem is, you can't find the starter?

@chasebecvar12

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage yes that was the issue. Literally after I typed the comment I was able to find it. Gonna try and replace it Sunday

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, make it so 💪

@cameroncrouch7108

2 жыл бұрын

Lol same here, hoping to find it after this vid

So how long did it take to change the start? A garage said 1 1/2 hrs, book time.

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Like 20-30 minutes. When a shop charges that, they are also taking into account their skill, experience, expensive tools, liability insurance etc. They have a business to run and need to turn a profit. Usually they can do it a lot faster than book time, but that's ok.

@leannenovak1261

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage That what I thought, about 1/2 hr. So what should tell they want 135 buck for labor, they call. I told them that BS.

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@leannenovak1261 I'm saying it's not BS because they have experience, tools, and have a skill that most people need. Now $135 an hour sounds steep, you can probably find cheaper, or go grab a ratchet and make it happen 💪

@leannenovak1261

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage Last time at that robber garage and tell my friends, he just bought it from man who retired.

Tried to replace mine but it screeches when I try to start it any ideas?

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Does it actually crank the engine, or just a bunch of noise and the engine does not turn?

@alexglift1406

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage just noise

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexglift1406 I think either the starter is not engaging, or somehow you got the wrong starter and it bolted in straight. I would pull it out and test the starter, they can test it at O'Reilly or other auto parts stores for free

Thank you

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

So did your old one just go out with no warning?

@RiggsGarage

3 ай бұрын

This was a friend's car, but yes. A lot of them will stop and you can hit them with a hammer for a while to keep them working, but eventually they just don't work

@jcooper813

3 ай бұрын

Ya that's apparently what happened to my sons 2000 Taurus, 1min it starts right up, the next won't start at all. Thanks

You working under the car or above?

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Under the car

Good thanks

@RiggsGarage

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

My car sounds like a machine gun when I try to start it. Is it the starter still?

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Does the engine actually turn? If not, could be low voltage on the battery or a bad connection at the battery or at the starter.

@annesummers09

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage My car cranks well but just wont turn over. Then 2 hours later, I went out and it started right up. Is it the fuel pump?

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@annesummers09 could be many factors. Crank position sensor, fuel pump, wiring to those things, etc.

🐐

What brand was that starter?

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I don't remember, probably O'Reilly remanufactured

@alale923

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage thank you. My buddy jus gave me an 02 taurus with starting issues. Its battery voltage was 11.3 and dropping so i put a good battery in. Started 4 times in a row and slowly got harder to start till it wouldnt anymore. I get 14.12v while running so the alternator is working. And when it wont start it will only start from a jump. Im thinking it may be a bad ground or wire to the starter. Previous owner said he replaced the starter three times in a year so im not sure what it could be.

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@alale923 might be a good idea to grab the lifetime starter if you plan on driving it around for a few years

This tutorial saved me hundreds. You deserve at least a $20 tip. Do you have cash app

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Keep your money, spend it on a kid that needs it 🙂

@benjaminchavez1232

2 жыл бұрын

God Bless you 🙏 👊

Remove the oil filter and the solenoid wires come off much easier than from underneath.

@Jeff82556

11 ай бұрын

Nope. NOT necessary. There is no reason to add additional work, time, and expense to complete the job at hand.

That's a autozone starter life time warranty you took off. Just saying ?

looks identical to my taurus its weird thats they made mecury one look same as ford even tho technically ford made mercury

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's a strange setup lol

Mine also makes one click and at first i thought its the battery so i bought a new one today then realized it might be the starter lol

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely test that battery and connections before you put a starter in LOL

@harbysdiymore4230

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage i just installed the new battery and check the ground wire. Last weekend i noticed its having a little hard time to start so maybe the starter was getting bad i just thought its the battery. I even jump started the new battery to make sure lol

@lancebro121

2 жыл бұрын

@@harbysdiymore4230 we did the same was having troubles turning over but still did until it didnt so i smacked the starter with a hammer and it started, its parked and im gonna replace the starter now 🤣

@harbysdiymore4230

2 жыл бұрын

@@lancebro121 i bought mine from autozone with 20% off for online order so i only paid like $88 including tax

shit - i dont have a 13mm wrench anymore (?)

@RiggsGarage

Жыл бұрын

You can buy single wrenches at most of the parts stores

Why do American cars use metric instead of American (just kidding, dumb question). Good tutorial.

@RiggsGarage

9 ай бұрын

🤣 good question

@daBEAGLE1017

9 ай бұрын

@@RiggsGarage thanks for your help friend.

.....and the cost for replacement is anywhere around 150 - 1500 bucks depending on time, labor, and parts. What a feckin racket .!!!!

Any suggestion as to preventing oil from ruining the starter? Since the oil intrusion probably happens at oil-change time, what could be done to prevent the damage before it happens? I just had a starter replaced on my '03 Taurus $600+ dollars including tow. BTW, I think Ford should be forced to provide free starter replacements when dripping oil is the obvious cause of failure. What shoddy engineering!!!!!

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I would roll up some shop towels and cover the starter before you pull the oil filter off, I'd think that would catch most or all of it. Thanks for watching!

@kentonkirkpatrick5225

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage I think draining the old oil first would relieve any existing pressure in the system (removing the top oil-fill cap first). The key is to prevent gushing when oil filter is removed. Damn stupid engineering. I wonder if any recalls were issued for this fk-up...

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I've never owned one of these cars, but since the filter is horizontal, definitely tried draining the oil first, maybe that will make sure that filter isn't loaded up with oil as much. If they did a recall I'm sure it's long gone

Can you come helpe with it ??? LOL

Poor video....doesn't even start off telling you if you are going in from top or bottom.

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Great feedback! I would suggest taking your car to a mechanic

@lancebro121

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage 🤣🤣 understatement of the century you did both

@lancebro121

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiggsGarage ima subscribe just for that , plus you actually reply to half these people and are so nice 🤣thanks for a straight forward video man

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@lancebro121 appreciate it, thank you!

Stop running your mouth and show something relevant.

@RiggsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, have a blessed day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you

@RiggsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!