The starter in your Acura is an extremely important component. As soon as you put the key in the car's ignition, a lot more is going on than just the engine turning over and cranking. A flow of air into your car's engine is required. This is generated when your engine is turning over - so if the engine doesn't do this, there's no air. A lack of air in the engine means that the fuel present won't be able to combust. The starter motor is what helps the engine turn over during this entire process. While the starting system is built to be durable and designed for repeated, daily use, like anything else it can become damaged or worn out over time. There are many different signs that something could be wrong with your Acura's starter. Laboring to crank when starting is one of the first signs that there could be a problem with this part. Intermittent starting problems are also a good indicator of a problem with a starter or some of the wiring in the system. Interior lights dimming could also be a red flag to a potential issue. Whatever the case, make sure you get your starting system checked out. If you need OEM replacement parts, look no further than here at Curry Acura Parts.