MPA Electrical 17728N Starter Motor

Starter for Honda and Acura Applications

MPA Electrical 17728N is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet offset gear reduction design and a 1.6 kW rating. It is engineered for counterclockwise rotation and uses a 9-tooth drive, making it a direct-fit replacement for select Honda and Acura vehicles.

Compatible With 1995-2007 Honda Accord, 1999-2006 Honda Odyssey, 2003-2005 Honda Pilot, 1997-1999 Acura CL, 2001-2003 Acura CL, 1999-2006 Acura TL, and 2001-2002 Acura MDX. This part number, 17728N, also cross-references BBB Industries 17728 for the same application.

Key Features

• 12-volt starter for starting-system replacement
• Permanent magnet offset gear reduction design for compact, efficient operation
• 1.6 kW power rating
• Counterclockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Manufactured by Mitsuba

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 17728N is a starter assembly designed around OE-style specifications for select Honda Accord, Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Acura CL, Acura TL, and Acura MDX applications. The permanent magnet offset gear reduction layout supports strong cranking performance in a compact starter design, while the 12-volt electrical setup and 9-tooth drive help match the original starting-system requirements. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Honda Accord or Acura TL, 17728N provides the core electrical and mechanical specs needed for a proper match.

What It Helps Solve

• Engine no-crank conditions
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter noise related to drive or gear wear
• Starting-system failure on Honda and Acura vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, rotation, voltage, and tooth count before installation. Confirm the starter mounting and electrical connections match the original unit on the vehicle. For best results, compare the removed starter to part number 17728N and check fitment against the specific Honda Accord, Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Acura CL, Acura TL, or Acura MDX application listed above.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical sources this starter through Mitsuba manufacturing specifications and OE-style design requirements for consistent fit and function in the listed applications.