Owners of 2010 Honda Accord models may experience intermittent starter grinding in cold weather. The starter clutch housing may be out of specification, causing uneven loading between the clutch roller and the starter pinion.

The fix: replace the starter with the P/N listed here.

MODEL                            PARTS

Accord…………………….Intake gasket (4 required) 17115-R40-A01

                                         Starter motor assembly 31200-R40-A01 (except PZEV)

                                         Starter motor assembly 31200-R41-L01 (PZEV)