MPA Electrical 17871 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Honda Civic

MPA Electrical 17871 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for 2003-2005 Honda Civic applications. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design with a 1.0 kW rating, 9-tooth drive, and counterclockwise rotation for the specified fitment.

This starter is part of MPA Electrical’s Remanufactured line, focused on rebuilt electrical components for direct replacement use. It is manufactured by Mitsuba and cross-references Quality-Built 17871 for the same application.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for 2003-2005 Honda Civic
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 1.0 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Counterclockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Manufactured by Mitsuba
• Part number 17871

Detailed Product Overview

MPA Electrical 17871 is a remanufactured starter assembly for Honda Civic models from 2003 through 2005. The permanent magnet gear reduction design helps deliver the torque needed for engine cranking while keeping the unit compact for the original application. With a 12-volt specification, 1.0 kW rating, counterclockwise rotation, and 9-tooth drive, this starter matches the listed OE-style requirements for the vehicle.

Use this starter when replacing a worn or failed unit on a 2003-2005 Honda Civic. The part number 17871 is also a useful reference when verifying interchange data during catalog lookup or service ordering.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Engine no-crank condition on a 2003-2005 Honda Civic
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Starter motor wear from repeated ignition cycles
• Electrical starting issues tied to a failing starter assembly
• Replacement needs for a Mitsuba-style 12-volt starter

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, engine application, and starter configuration before installation. Verify counterclockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive count, and 12-volt system requirements against the removed unit. Compare the original starter and connector layout to ensure the replacement matches the existing setup on the Honda Civic.

For fitment, this part fits 2003-2005 Honda Civic, N/A. It also cross-references Quality-Built 17871 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt for direct replacement use and are identified here by the 17871 part number and Mitsuba manufacturing source. Review the vehicle match and OE-style specifications before installation to confirm proper application.