Denso 280-0412 Starter

Denso Reman Starter for Honda Fit

The Denso 280-0412 reman starter is a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation starter built for Honda Fit applications with 1.0 kW output. It is remanufactured to OE-focused standards and bench-tested for factory-original performance, making it a direct replacement choice for Honda Fit starting-system repairs.

Key Features

• 12.0-volt starter with 1.0 kW power rating
• Clockwise starter rotation
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils
• Refinished commutators with performance validation
• Premium copper terminals for consistent electrical current
• All-new bearings, brushes, and seals
• Bench-tested before release for starting performance

Product Line Details

Denso Reman Starter units are part of the DENSO OE family, drawing on the company’s long history supplying electrical components to automakers. The remanufacturing process focuses on restoring critical starter components, replacing wear items, and validating output so the unit meets OE-style starting requirements for daily driving and cold-weather or hot-weather operation.

Compatible With 2010-2013 Honda Fit, N/A, and 2009 Honda Fit, N/A. This part cross-references BBB Industries 19013 and Remy 16191 for the same application. The Denso 280-0412 is also referenced in aftermarket catalogs under related numbers for Honda Fit starter replacement.

What It Helps Address

• Slow cranking during engine start
• No-start conditions caused by starter wear
• Intermittent starting from worn brushes or terminals
• Voltage loss at the starter connection
• Starter noise related to internal wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, engine configuration, and starter rotation before installation. Confirm electrical connections are clean and secure, and inspect the battery and charging system so the replacement starter is not exposed to low-voltage conditions. For Honda Fit starter replacement, match the OE-style mounting and connector layout to the removed unit before final installation.

Quality Assurance

Denso remanufactured starters undergo high-voltage testing of the armature and field coils, commutator refinishing, replacement of terminals and fasteners with copper components, and final bench testing. This process supports consistent starting performance and low return rates in the replacement aftermarket.