BBB Industries N17728 Starter Motor

Starter for Honda, Acura Applications

BBB Industries NEW STARTER N17728 is a 12-volt starter built for select Honda and Acura vehicles with Mitsuba OE-style applications. It uses a permanent magnet offset gear reduction design, a 9-tooth pinion, and an attached solenoid for direct replacement service on common starting-system repairs.

Compatible with 1998-2007 Honda Accord, 1999-2006 Honda Odyssey, 2003-2005 Honda Pilot, 1998-1999 Acura CL, 2001-2003 Acura CL, 1999-2006 Acura TL, and 2001-2002 Acura MDX. The N17728 starter is a fitment-based replacement for vehicles that need a counterclockwise-rotation starter with an open nose cone configuration.

Key Features

• BBB Industries NEW STARTER line replacement starter
• Part number N17728 for select Honda and Acura starting systems
• 12-volt electrical system application
• 1.6 power rating
• Permanent magnet offset gear reduction design
• 9-tooth pinion for OE-style engagement
• Solenoid attached; starter drive included
• Counterclockwise rotation direction
• Open nose cone type
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsuba

Product Details

The BBB Industries N17728 starter is built for direct-fit replacement on a range of Honda Accord, Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Acura TL, Acura CL, and Acura MDX applications. Its permanent magnet offset gear reduction construction supports efficient cranking performance, while the attached solenoid and included starter drive simplify replacement of a worn or failed starter assembly. This part cross-references 31200-P8A-A01 and SM442-31 for the same application.

Common Starting Problems It Can Address

• No-crank condition when the ignition is turned
• Intermittent starting or delayed engine engagement
• Grinding or weak starter engagement from worn pinion components
• Starter failure related to a damaged solenoid or drive assembly
• Hard-start complaints caused by a failing OE-style starter

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and starter rotation before installation. This starter does not include mounting bolts or mounting shims, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed for the application. Confirm electrical connections, mounting surface condition, and pinion engagement before returning the vehicle to service.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries supplies replacement electrical components for OE-style service applications, and this starter is built to match the listed fitment and OE manufacturer reference for the vehicles shown. Use the part number N17728 and the vehicle application details to confirm selection before installation.