Just finished replacing the starter on my 05’ Titan. This is the biggest project I’ve ever taken on by myself. I felt confident after watching this video. Great instruction I appreciate you taking the time.

@marcomarcello3337

2 жыл бұрын

I left mine to the pro's...my shop only charged me 302.00 for new starter and 350.00 for labor...I have 2 herniated lower disc's...ugh!

@marcomarcello3337

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I just finished watching a video showing you how to reset the flashing airbag light...save some bucks there woo hoo!

@august88837

2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take u , tm wise

@farmer8102

5 ай бұрын

I'm about to be doing this job on my 05 titan. It looks pretty intimidating but at the same time it looks pretty easy, how long did it take you to do yours?

My 2004 waited 20 years but it finally got me. Your video was spot on. Thanks for the help.

@sporttrac4x2

2 ай бұрын

what is the milage of your titan? i have a 2005 with 96k miles and thinking to do it before it got me >.

@BluePlanet470

2 ай бұрын

@@sporttrac4x2 105k.

So much for the days of going under the ride and changing the starter from bottom. What a pile of time and work with the newer models!

@jaystax8370

2 жыл бұрын

agreed

This is a great tutorial for the DIYer. I did it on my 2010 Armada. Just one tip: It is unnecessary to remove the fuel line and the booster line. Both have enough slack, and you can carefully lay the intake sideways to the right. Save yourself time and money.

This has to be the best mechanic instructional video I’ve ever seen. So simple and to the point. Thanks so much! Great job

Thank you! I successfully replaced a starter in a 2015 Armada this weekend. Took about 3.5 hours in total only because I was trying to be as careful as possible. I used a swivel socket extension on a 24" flexible head breaker bar to loosen the bolts on the starter. Didn't think the double swivel contraption would give me enough torque, since it was essentially making a U shape, but it did!

After I replaced the battery and the alternator within the last 4 months my starter decided to go on my 2013 Pro-4X. Thanks for the video.

If you have to do a starter on a Titan/Armada watch this video! Aaron, you have yet again saved me a whole lot of time and frustration. I believe this is the fourth video that I have used to repair my Titan. Thank you again for taking the time to produce these videos. Keep the Titan content coming! I’m sending you some $ for your help.

@atx-cvpi_99

3 жыл бұрын

Toyota V8s with the timing belt are the same way.

Aaron I’ve wrenched all of my 50 yrs of life I also do restomods but it’s really nice to be able to watch an extremely well done video on with excellent tips and instruction on these newer vehicles from some like yourself I could have figured it out on my own but you saved me so much time by showing the job with all extra tricks

This is my go to guy for working on my Armada! I feel confident that if I follow his instructions I can do a lot of the work I need to on my car! A life saver and a $$$ saver as well!

Thank you 🙏 just finished my wife’s starter …years later you’re still helping people 🤙🤙🤙🤙

Just wanted to say thanks!! This is the third video of yours that has helped keep my Titan rolling. Your videos are among the best I've seen on KZread. You rock!

Awesomeness! I have no experience working on vehicles but thanks to you ! I replaced my starter in my 05 Titan in 4.5 hours all by myself a few months ago following ur video ! Thank you ! Now I need a video on replacing my belt tensioner & idler pulley !

@partytimexxx8931

2 жыл бұрын

Idler pulley is literally only the one bolt holding it in. Same with the tensioner. Sometimes tensioners have 2 bolts to either side but get your new part and check your bolt pattern. Then righty tighty, lefty loosey. Easy peasy. Best of luck!

@dawnbackus6652

2 жыл бұрын

@@partytimexxx8931 it was my belt tensioner that was making noise removed the belt 3 bolts put belt back on no noise ;) thank you though !

@partytimexxx8931

2 жыл бұрын

@@dawnbackus6652 awesome. Glad to hear you got it sorted. 👍

This video was extremely helpful, I swapped out my starter but it didn’t go nearly as smooth as it did in the video but it allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and make the repair! Thank you!!

my dad passed in 2021, i'm gonna use this video for reference on how to fix things, as a way to get closer to him. thank you.

Never done a starter like this but I'm very savvy when it comes to mechanics.this video helped set me on the right track to get me going. Took me about 2 hours to do. Thank you for your upload!

Thank you Aaron! I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to do this video. I would have never dared to try this without it. I successfully replaced the starter in my 2011 Titan. THANK YOU!!

You’re awesome man. Im pretty much doing a titan restoration and your videos are always perfect: straight to the point, thorough, and extremely easy to follow.

Just finished replacing mine. Followed ur instructions as shown, if i can do it anybody can.

@alejandrayepez4961

4 жыл бұрын

Hola

@alejandrayepez4961

4 жыл бұрын

Oye que fuel size usastes

@Iraqveteran-ke6qu

4 жыл бұрын

I’m taking mine to you.

This job looks so nerve racking. Don’t want to mess up. This video with your expertise and explanation makes me confident. Don’t want to spend 6-700 dollars on a job I can do myself.

11:17 Word to the wise: Verify the length of the solenoid wire before installing the new starter. Some aftermarket starters come with the lead about 2" shorter, and it WILL NOT reach the mating connector. So be sure to graft on additional length from old starter, before bolting in new starter unit.

@ryanh.2049

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip, checked mine before bolting in. Also, don’t buy a torque wrench from harbor freight, bought one brand new just for this job and it wouldn’t click at any set torque.

A great step by step explanation. It worked perfectly. FYI those 14mm bolts are tough.

Got my 1st gen at 68k miles. It's now pushing 220k.. I'm dreading the day I have to perform this.. Thank you for the video

Just finished the job! You’re amazing for this video man saved me some serious change by doing it myself!! 💰💰💰 It took me 5 hours start to finish because it was hard to break the starter bolts. Anyone can do it guranteed just have a heavy hammer to break those 2 starter bolts or a swivel wrench like his. Also, I did not disconnect the fuel line like I saw someone else say in the comments, it does have enough slack 👍👍👍 Amazing video 10/10 5 star thumbs up for sure

If my dad can make it here with his Titan, I feel much more confident that I would be able to do this job thanks to this video! Really great work!

I followed the same instructions for my 2008 Nissan Armada and now starts like a champ. Thank you so much! great video.

I was calling shops to have this done and came across your video. After watching I thought I could do this. Just finished up and truck is running! Thank you so much for this video!

@vicram2021

2 жыл бұрын

When you finished did you happen to spill some fluid near the manifold? Cause I did and when I started the truck up some white smoke came out and smelt burnt so I don’t know if I messed something up or if it was just burning the fluid that spilt

Did mine, a real pain, but the savings were totally worth it. 251000 thousand miles makes it a tough and dirty job. A couple of the manifold bolts were rusted, so had to go from 10mm to 9mm to get them out, thank God it worked! New starter works great 👍 thanks Aaron for posting these.

@AaronHinesAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Glad u got through it! Nothing better when your all done and the truck fires up!

@kfiscal01

3 жыл бұрын

@@AaronHinesAuto my wife was certainly proud, especially saving all that dough! And it was gratifying firing up the beast! Starter sounds like its turbo charged.thanks again.

I just replaced my starter in an 06. Your video was my guide, thank you. Saved tons of money!

Aaron thank you very much for posting this detailed video. This was so helpful and it saved me $700 from having a local mechanic do the job for me again thank you very much for posting this video.

Your videos are great man. I just bought an 05 with 170k, but it has the crank no start condition. Everything I've fixed up to now hasn't fixed it, so this is my next project. I bought a starter from Amazon (high rated company that was selling it) so now I get to try this in the parking lot of the shop it's sitting at and HOPE it fixes it.

Aaron - you channel rocks for titan owners. You have alot of content for those - appreciated!!!

We have a 2 Titans in the family and every time I lift the hood to check fluids I tell myself... Other than routine maintenance I wouldn't want to touch this engine with a ten for pole haha. Everything just fits under that stubby hood. 225k on a starter isn't bad I could only imagine the cost to replace this I'm guessing $300-$500 in labor plus parts there a bouts... In this video he made it look so easy 👍

@AaronHinesAuto

5 жыл бұрын

ya Nissan doesn't make it easy. we have a fleet of these trucks at work. once you have the job a few times, it get easier and easier

@brandonblack2095

5 жыл бұрын

nah this not that bad i've seen worse than this bmw v8 engine 5x worse

Aaron, I'd like to thank you so much for your "how to" video. I had been putting off the starter replacement because of its location. Your helpful comments and shortcuts allowed me to confidently replace my 07 Armada starter. I appreciate you sir!

Replacing a alternator on a 2015 titan S tomorrow, look's like it's going to be as much fun as this. Great Video!

Why tf is the starter even there?

@macbriggs6397

3 ай бұрын

Because engineers hate mechanics

Great video! And above all great mechanic! The attention to detail puts you above and beyond! Thanks again!

I always try to find a video on whatever I’m working on even if I know how to do it. Find out everything I’ll need and usually some shortcuts. Thank you for this video. Now I’ll get ER done!!

Thanks for the video. Made the job easy. If you don't have shop air, a yard blower works well.

11:50-12:02 If you are replacing the OEM starter from the factory you actually might be able to bypass the zip tie and reuse the grommet off the old starter,by simply getting a flathead to push it outward toward the left,and then reinserting it inward to the right on the pigtail of the new starter.(This is what I did on mine.) I just finished replacing my 19 yr old starter with a Nissan Reman from Z1 Off Road(2330M-7S000RW) last Saturday on my 04 Titan,and while it took alittle longer than I planned this video was very informative and is pretty much one of the best guides to replacing the starter on any 04-15 Titan/Armada. Just another side note to add for extra security,before installing the new starter.If its anything like the one I received,have a roll of electrical tape on standby and some wire conduit to wrap around the battery cable to give it the extra protection.Even though its buried underneath the intake manifolds of these trucks,it never hurts to be safe.

It is kinda ridiculous, I remember changing my old gmc starter out on my lunch break one time. Thanks for the video I may try it myself, labor is about 300 dollars at a local shop.

Just replaced my starter in 2006 Nissan Titan thanks to your detailed video. Much appreciated🫡

I DID IT! not quite the sqme vehicle. There was differences. My fuse box was different and a few other things. Yet i succeeded.

I did my fiance's 2005 Titan. Your video was right there with me from start to finish. I hope you continue to post these kind of videos. I would definitely invest in a power ratchet. I did mine by hand and am no spring chicken. Lol. Thanks again.

I love it. No pep talk. Strictly business. That's the way to go.

Thank you very much. I just used your guide on my '08 Titan. Took me four and a half hours.

Great video, thank you sir for putting this together. You explained the steps very well and kept the video short without leaving out too much detail. I'll be sure to look out for your videos when doing repairs. One pain we ran into was that the fuel line took a long time for us to disconnect it with a brand new tool. Hopefully after the tool gets some more use, the plastic will get shaved down a little to give more room for the tool to fit and disconnect the fuel line.

I must say, you are very detailed, and precise with your vid’s. From now on, I will watch your vids, instead of watching others who babble on and on. Great Vid 💯💯💯💯💯👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿. Keep up the good work

I just recently purchased a 2008 Titan 2WD King Cab SE. I like to do a lot of my own work. Fortunately, I don't need a starter. However, I have looked through many videos on YT and yours are EXCELLENT. I have subscribed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Thanks for the great step by step video. I'm going to replace my starter this weekend. If not for this video I'd take it to the mechanic.

Just replaced the starter on my '08 pathfinder thanks to this tutorial. Much appreciated!

Thanks for this video! I watched to see your method of removing the intake manifold. I'm planning on grafting an ls7 snout onto my manifold. Disconnecting the evap hose and unbolting it from the bracket is so much quicker. A ton of other videos show you leaving it on and dealing with extra nonsense to deal with. I always watch your videos before tackling a project with my Titan. Thanks for these videos!

Very clear instructions. Keep up the good work. Now, I'm going to go replace bad starter on my 04 Titan. Thanks

@AaronHinesAuto

5 жыл бұрын

thank you for your support!

@cfdlglenn

5 жыл бұрын

Fixed my truck. Directions worked great.

@cfdlglenn

5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmartocci5149 right, first time I have ever seen one on top of the engine.

@kelvinglover1807

3 жыл бұрын

Z jazz

Thank you thank you I was able to change mine in about 2 and 1/2 hours maybe less very straightforward video thank you very much most of the time spent was looking for my extension I had dropped lol. And that swirl ratchet I purchased good pick thank you

Great video. Thank you. It's wise to confirm there are no electrical issues prior to performing this job. Doing this job and still having an issue would be frustrating. Put 12v directly to the signal wire and run another ground wire from battery to block just to be sure. The ignition switch is another part that may be burned up. If it is...there is likely an underlying issue causing it and a likely source is the contacts on the starter. I suggest using something like acetone on the head before putting on the manifold with new gaskets. Glad to see the recommended torque specs.

Thank you so much for the video. Just completed a 2012 and you are right, Caught hell with the breakaway torque from the factory on those two bolts, with no leverage and a wrench. A 14mm dog bone would have been the ticket. Thanks again!

Ended up having to take off the cowl to do this - the bolt on the rear passenger side of the intake rounded off. It was slightly easier to access that way, plus i did a lot of stuff laying on the hood, which was much more comfortable. Appreciate the video!

My son and I just finished this job on my 2005 Titan. Your video was indispensable! Please find a gratuity from me in your PayPal account and spend it wisely, like on a 6 pack of decent beer. Thanks!

I always thought somebody stole my starter since I could not find it but the car ran well without it . .amazing video .

Thanks for making this video on behalf of myself and 354k others. We appreciate you !!!!!

Great video. Just used it step my step to replace my starter. Whoever came up with the placement needs to get kicked in the plums. Again, good job!

Thanks man I replaced starter on my 2010 Nissan armada a lot hose I had to disconnect. I suggest put any color or tape on end of each hose that way you won't forget to reconnect any hose.

Wow I’m a mechanic and I watched another video and that guy made this job seem so hard lmao where as you made it seem very easy. Crazy

Wow! You are amazing, thank you! I took this on myself with your guidance. Started up right away! Took me 6 hours but I feel so proud and accomplished. Know that I appreciate you. Honestly couldn't have done it without you video.

Aaron, your videos are excellent. All information, tips, techniques and rationale are no-nonsense, accurate, useful and to the point. I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier, 4x4, Automatic --- The truck has been sitting mostly unused due to disability. --- I went out to try to start it, battery was dead. After rotating through 3 batteries that I had on-hand and thought were good, I purchased a new battery, #4, which still did not solve the problem. I discovered I was having an intermittent crank/start issue --- situation devolved from occasional random crank to a complete no-crank with a single audible click under the hood somewhere. I watched your IPDM self-test video just now, but haven't tried it --- Your video was for 2004+ and mine is a 2000 model, so not sure if it is applicable. --- My starter is external on the passenger side, bottom of engine I believe --- Very difficult for me to reach without a lift, and even then, access is very limited. I thought that I could use a remote start cable to manually engage the starter, no luck --- either that doesn't work on this type of starter, or the starter may be bad. --- Then I read that the NSS Neutral Safety Switch on the driver's side of the transmission could cause the no crank problem ---- This is also difficult to reach or see clearly, since I'm lying on the dirt under a tree where the vehicle was last parked. I don't currently have access to AllData or other reference material. I have an older Snap-On MT2500 OBD Scanner, but haven't tried to use it on this problem yet. If anyone has any suggestions on continued troubleshooting, I would appreciate it. PS: Aaron, I got a laugh out of the audible frustration that was evident at 15:34 when the hose wouldn't reach the fitting. Not sure what happened there, but that portrays most everything I try to do.

Easily the best video concerning this procedure on the Web. Well thought out and very detailed!

had to look at this video because it's the same on our 2008 nissan armada.. so much work. my 84 silverado was just so easy

Thanks for the quick reply earlier. One more serious issue im having now. Replaced the starter put everything back together just fine. Go to start it and nothing but a winding noise no crank, turnover or anything

@AaronHinesAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Is your starter new? Or remand?

@hennessygaming3051

3 жыл бұрын

@@AaronHinesAuto its the same Ultima one you had in the video. Paid 250$ for it at oreillys but heah it says remanufactured on the box

Looks ez. I have an 06 Nissan armada that been given me starting issues. It has about 180k. Called local mechanic shop and just labor only is almost 400 plus I would need to buy part. I think I will follow your step by step instructions and try to save me some money. This video is very helpful thanks again..

@AaronHinesAuto

5 жыл бұрын

ya it seems harder then it is!

@joelalvarez31

5 жыл бұрын

@@AaronHinesAuto thanks. Yeah imma work on it this Sunday. Cross my fingers and wish for the best 😁👍. Thanks again.

This is about the same as replacing the injection spider on a late 90's Vortec. Love the video. I was a bit concerned about the project. A very stupid place to put a starter. Thanks

Great video, but I have to say, the best part was that moment you remembered the booster hose😂😂😂 it happens to us all...

Very helpful, much appreciate your simple steps to get this job done quick and easy.....👍

Just FYI for those trying to do this the Video is showing the Wrong Fuel Line Disconnect tool he got lucky using a undersized plastic tool that doesn't fit. There is a ridge on the Fuel line before the input to the hole of the fuel line that makes it impossible to go flush unless you have the right fuel disconnect tool....It worked for me like in this video but I want peace of mind next time it took me many trips to Auto Stores to find the exact same tool used in this video...it's plastic and bends enough or breaks it's a crap shoot... I bought after this Job a tool that will work perfectly next time AST 8021 3/8", I'm sure there are a few other options out there too....just don't want anyone to be miss lead by this video and waste time like I had too....make sure you have ALL the right TOOLS BEFORE STARTING!!!!

Just finished my second job using your helpful video. It took me a while, but I have a new starter. Make sure you use plastic fuel line removal tools! But great video.

Took me 2 hours but I saved a bunch of money doing it myself. Thank you for the video brother 🙏🏼

Fixed my 05, thank you for the easy step by step guide.

I’m going to replace mine on my 2008 Titan I really appreciate the video you made I’m gonna save this if I run into a problem I will inbox you

Good video! Sweet and simple. No rambling and no crazy elevator music

Thank you! I just replaced my starter with your video guidance!

Just replaced my starter on my 04 and this video helped a lot thanks for sharing

Thank you for this video I feel I can tackle this job now ! Thanks for sharing

Very good video. It was a few bolts in the back which was a little hard to get but if you get that far a person will know what to do. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. The operation was very successful.

Prefect diagnosis - replacing the starter did the trick, your instruction was spot on.

So funny how every youtube video looks so easy when its def not.. Not one thing "just slides right out" or just pulls out.. Its a straight hassle but its great things go so smoothly for everyone making videos.

@JC_Mexicano_En_South_FL

Жыл бұрын

Amazing what experience can help you accomplish 😂

I’m doing this job this weekend I feel like I can do it with this video !!! I’m proably gonna have a few moments like you had at 15:35 mark but I feel like that’s every job with me lol

Thank you for making this video. I have the Armada and had to replace my manifold gaskets. The vid made it less daunting to do!

Seems to me very informative and detailed. Thank you for posting this video.

Well that was fun. Not too bad. Thank you for the video to prep me. I ended up not removing the fuel line and just setting the intake on its side to the right, carefully. 😁

Thank you, Aaron. Love watching your videos. You make it look so easy....and it is once you are shown how it's done. You have saved a lot of us quite a bit of money. Thank you again.

Very thorough video! Tools needed and even size of sockets used! Step by step instructions makes this video diy friendly! What i like best about this video was the explaination to avoid unecessary removal of other components...Five stars brother!!

Thank you for sharing this video! My Armada is having the same symptom.

@yasharisrael1319

4 жыл бұрын

Mine is doing the exact same thing I have 187000 miles on it

I can't thank you enough brother. I do paint and body, so the good news is I have a ton of tools, but I am no mechanic. I can however follow instructions. My Titan has been clicking and starting for several years now. It finally died, but I had no idea it is under the intake manifold. Thanks God for small favors, it died in my driveway, so there's that. I just ordered everything in your links, except I think the gaskets, that link didn't work, "currently unavailable"...but that's okay, I found them anyway. You should think about adding a "Patreon" link of some other way to accept donations. You're saving me at least a$100. I had to put a fuel pump in my truck last year, and it's a long story why I used a dealer to fix it, it cost me like $1400...

im about to change my starter on my 2004 Nizzan Armada i hv no idea how to start.. but thank you bro for good video it help me big time 🙏🙏💯👌👌

Just replaced mine yesterday and thanks to this great video, it was a success. Thanks.

Thanks for the video. I just did mine yesterday with your video as reference. Except everything that looked easy on video seemed to be a pain in the butt on my truck.😂😂

@AaronHinesAuto

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good to hear

Thank you very much for this video. Im glad I don't have to refer to manual like my grandpa had to

Great step by step video/explanation. Thank you !!!!

Great video and instructions it only took me three whole days to change my starter mostly because I couldn't get the two bolts in the back that hold the starter. Someone forgot to tell me righty tighty lefty loosy only works when facing the bolt, my frustrated mind wasn't thinking clearly

Great video, its the best! Step by Step, I'm doing it. Thank You.

I wish I had found this video sooner. I had a dealership charge me $1600 to replace one on my 2017 Titan SV