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Review on Upgraded DB Electrical SMT0288 Starter | Perfect fit for Honda Accord 2.4L 2003-2005, Element 2.4L 2003-2006 Manual Transmission | Replaces OEM 06312-RAA-505, 31200-RAA-A01, 31200-RAA-A010-M3, MHG016 by Andrew Agarwal

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Better than purchased locally in Napa

Better than the local one I bought in Napa. I bought one of these about 5 years ago and it worked great until it didn't anymore. It turns out my honda element uses two different models for manual and automatic transmission. I have no idea why. But even after putting the automatic transmission in my manual, it still worked for 5 years! I replaced it with a mid-range model I bought from a Napa store (and paid more for it) because I needed to get it done ASAP. It broke and lasted about a month. I ordered this as a replacement and everything has been fine for 4 months. If it fails prematurely I will update this review. Now if only Honda had made it easy to replace those damn things ;-)

Pros
  • Replaces OEM Numbers: ARROW HEAD: SMT0288, ARROW HEAD (OEM) (ALT): M0T20371, HONDA: 06312-RAA-505, 31200-RAA-A01, 31200-RAA-A010-M3, MHG016, J&N: 410-48088, LESTER: 17869, MITSUBISHI: M0T20371, REMY LIGHT DUTY: 17387
Cons
  • Crumpled