MPA Electrical 12236 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Honda Civic and Civic del Sol

MPA Electrical Part Number 12236 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for select Honda applications with a Hitachi starter setup. It uses a permanent magnet direct drive design, a 1.0 kW rating, clockwise rotation, and a 9-tooth drive for OE-style starting performance.

Compatible with 1992-1994 Honda Civic and 1993-1995 Honda Civic del Sol applications listed below, this remanufactured starter supports reliable engine cranking in the correct fitment range. Part number 12236 is also a useful reference when searching for a Honda Civic starter or Honda Civic del Sol starter replacement.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for 12-volt starting systems
• Permanent magnet direct drive construction
• 1.0 kW output rating
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive gear
• Built by Hitachi for the listed application type
• MPA Electrical 12236 replacement starter

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 12236 is a remanufactured starter designed around the specifications used on select Honda compact cars. The permanent magnet direct drive layout helps deliver consistent engagement, while the 1.0 kW rating and 12-volt design match the electrical requirements of the listed vehicles. Use this starter when replacing a worn unit on a Honda Civic or Honda Civic del Sol equipped with the specified Hitachi starter configuration.

This part cross-references Carlson 17492 for the same application. Search terms such as 1992-1994 Honda Civic starter, 1993-1995 Honda Civic del Sol starter, and MPA Electrical 12236 starter replacement align with the confirmed fitment data.

What It Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-crank condition caused by starter wear
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding from a worn drive gear or mismatched starter specification
• Starting issues on vehicles with the listed Hitachi starter application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s starter configuration before ordering, especially on 1992-1994 Honda Civic applications that require a Hitachi starter and 1993-1995 Honda Civic del Sol applications listed for California only. Confirm clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive, and 12-volt system match the original unit. Compare the existing starter and connector layout to the replacement before installation.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt to meet the specifications of the listed application, with attention to the starter design, electrical rating, and fitment details provided for this part number.