MPA Electrical 12382 Starter Motor

Starter for Honda, Acura, and Isuzu Applications

MPA Electrical Part Number 12382 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for select Honda, Acura, and Isuzu vehicles from the 1996-1997 model years. It uses a permanent magnet offset gear reduction design with a 1.6 kW rating and clockwise rotation for OE-style starting performance.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Permanent magnet offset gear reduction design
• 1.6 kW output for 12-volt starting systems
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Manufactured by Mitsuba

Product Details

This starter is built around the specifications commonly used in late-1990s Honda and Acura starting systems. Part Number 12382 matches the electrical and mechanical requirements for direct replacement in 1997 Acura CL, 1996-1997 Honda Accord, 1996-1997 Honda Odyssey, and 1996-1997 Isuzu Oasis applications. The remanufactured construction supports a practical OE-style repair for vehicles that need a starter with the correct voltage, tooth count, rotation, and gear-reduction layout.

This part cross-references BBB Industries 17591 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Intermittent starting caused by starter wear
• Grinding or improper pinion engagement related to tooth mismatch
• Starting system failure on 12-volt vehicles with the listed fitment

Installation Notes

Verify the original starter’s rotation, tooth count, and electrical specifications before installation. Confirm fitment by vehicle year, make, and model, especially on 1997 Acura CL, 1996-1997 Honda Accord, 1996-1997 Honda Odyssey, and 1996-1997 Isuzu Oasis applications. Inspect battery condition, cables, and charging-system output during replacement to avoid repeat starting issues.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt to meet the application-specific requirements of the original equipment design. This unit is produced to the listed Mitsuba-based specification for proper fit and function in the confirmed vehicle applications.