BBB Industries N17960 Starter

Starter for Honda, Acura Applications

The BBB Industries NEW STARTER N17960 is a 12-volt replacement starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and an attached solenoid. It is engineered for direct-fit service on select Honda Civic, Accord, Element, Acura TSX, and Acura CSX applications with OE manufacturer Mitsuba.

The NEW STARTER line focuses on application-specific replacement starters for common import vehicles. For this part, the design details matter: clockwise rotation, 9-tooth pinion, closed nose cone, and starter drive included for a complete starter assembly replacement.

• 12V starter with 1.6 power rating
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-pinon-tooth drive
• Closed nose cone construction
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsuba

Fitment and Cross-Reference

Compatible with 2006-2011 Honda Civic, 2006-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Honda Element, 2006-2008 Acura TSX, and 2006-2008 Acura CSX. This part cross-references 31200-RAA-A61 and 31200-RRA-A51 for the same application.

BBB Industries N17960 is a practical replacement choice when servicing a Honda Civic starter, Acura TSX starter, or other listed import starting system applications. The part number N17960 is also useful when searching for an OE-style starter replacement by vehicle fitment.

What It Helps Resolve

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Intermittent starting caused by worn starter components
• Grinding or incomplete pinion engagement
• Starter failure on listed Honda and Acura vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including rotation direction, pinion tooth count, and nose cone style. Mounting bolts and mounting shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as required by the vehicle. Confirm battery condition and inspect cables, grounds, and charging system output during replacement.

Quality Assurance

This BBB Industries NEW STARTER is built as an OE-style replacement for the listed applications and follows the original Mitsuba design reference for fit and function. Part number N17960 helps identify the correct starter for service on compatible Honda and Acura models.