BBB Industries 17741 Starter Motor

BBB Industries 17741 Reman Starter Overview

BBB Industries 17741 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for direct replacement in select Honda and Acura applications. It uses a permanent magnet offset gear reduction design with an attached solenoid and starter drive for dependable cranking performance.

Compatible with 1998-2000 Acura EL and 1998-2000 Honda Civic, this reman starter is built around OE-style specifications for the Mitsuba original equipment design. The BBB Industries REMAN STARTER line focuses on replacement starters that match the original electrical and mounting requirements of the vehicle.

Key Features

• Part number 17741 reman starter for select Honda and Acura vehicles
• 12-volt electrical system application
• Permanent magnet offset gear reduction design
• Clockwise rotation direction
• 9-tooth pinion configuration
• Open nose cone type
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsuba

Detailed Product Description

BBB Industries 17741 is engineered as a remanufactured starter for 1998-2000 Honda Civic and 1998-2000 Acura EL applications. The unit’s permanent magnet offset gear reduction design supports efficient starter operation, while the attached solenoid and included starter drive simplify replacement of the original assembly. This starter is specified with clockwise rotation, a 9-tooth pinion, and an open nose cone to match the original starting system layout. If you are sourcing a BBB Industries 17741 starter for a Honda Civic or Acura EL, this unit is built to align with the OE Mitsuba configuration used in these vehicles.

This part cross-references 31200-P2E-A51 and SM442-08-1N for the same application.

Common Starting Issues It Can Address

• Engine cranks slowly or inconsistently
• No-crank condition when the key is turned
• Starter clicks but does not engage
• Intermittent starting after repeated use
• Wear-related failure in the original Mitsuba starter assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including 12-volt system requirements, clockwise rotation, and 9-tooth pinion match. Mounting bolts and mounting shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed. Confirm electrical connections, battery condition, and cable integrity before replacing the starter to avoid repeat starting complaints.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are processed to meet replacement needs for OE-style applications and are matched to the original Mitsuba design used on the listed Honda and Acura vehicles. Part number 17741 is intended for direct-fit service on the confirmed applications shown above.