Thanks so much!!

 

My post wasn't clear. What I wrote about the negative cables is in reference to the the TSB mentioning low voltage on startup producing the code. When the negative cables were all corroded on my Accord I was getting various codes that were either low or high voltage. As you replaced the battery what else could give you a low battery reference at the ECM/ PCM inconsistently. I believe one of the codes I was getting mentioned the PCM. It is just a guess on my part what may be going on with your Accord.

 

Does anybody know if MITSUBA starters are OEM starters?? I was told it was when I ordered from Amazon a few years ago.
The Dealership won't answer me about that...They said it looks like I have an aftermarket starter and that's what's causing this P0339 code and limp home mode all the time. But I was told MITSUBA is an OEM part...Anybody know for sure??

 

You can go to a parts site like hondapartsnow.com to find the starters for your specific accord. Not sure of the year, trim, etc of your car, but Mitsuba is listed as a starter for an 09 Accord 2.4L EX with an automatic trans.

 

Yep! Thanks so much. I just looked that up too and found that Mitsuba IS an OEM manufacturer.

 

Mistuba is an oem manufacturer. I can't imagine their "aftermarket" starters not being inspec to prevent a P0339. It is possible you got a fake Mitsuba starter from Amazon or a crappy rebuild.

The tough part about newer vehicles is you need a good scanner or an oscilloscope to diagnose. Very frustrating for a DIYer. You might have to bite the bullet and try a Honda OEM starter, or possibly rebuild your original (if you still have it).

 

Well, I checked my Amazon account and I bought that starter 2 years ago. So I guess it lasted almost 2 years but that's not very long to me. Aftermarket starters are known to cause this code. The TBS on this issue states several reasons why the P0339 code keeps appearing. I am female so can't "rebuild" the starter myself. I finally told them yesterday that I can't afford to have them put a starter in for 950.00 so just clear the code so I can start it and get it home and it will just have to sit in the driveway.

 

@Teacher Gear I merged the two threads, because they are dealing with the same problem.

Were you getting the P0339 before you replaced the starter, or did the P0339 start after replacing the starter?

 

Thank you for merging those threads! You know, I just looked it up..when I had the Mistubu starter installed was Oct 2022. I started having
the P0339 code February 2024. I just got off the phone with the dealership and told them to just clear the code so I can start it and get it home. I be it is the starter....I don't have the funds to put another starter in so think I'll just sell it and put in the ad that it needs another starter and sell it for whatever I can get out of it..won't be much I doubt. BUT...It's like NEW inside and runs SO NICE if it wasn't for that code. What do you think I should do?

 

I don't know your financial or vehicle situation. You should evaluate if you want to fix and/or sell the accord. What is the $ amount you can afford to replace the starter and hopefully fix the P0339 code. Once you have a $ amount, then you can figure out a way to proceed.

Is your accord a 4 or 6 cylinder accord?