Remy 17226 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Honda Civic and Acura EL

Remy 17226 is a premium remanufactured 12-volt starter built for select Honda Civic and Acura EL applications. It uses a permanent magnet offset gear reduction design with clockwise rotation and an open nose configuration for the specified OE-style fitment.

Built for 1997 Acura EL and 1996-1997 Honda Civic applications, this starter is a direct replacement option for vehicles originally equipped with a Mitsuba unit. The Remy Premium Remanufactured line focuses on restoring core components to serviceable condition for dependable electrical starting performance.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for electrical starting system service
• 1.4 power rating for the listed application
• Permanent magnet offset gear reduction design
• 12-volt electrical system compatibility
• Clockwise rotation
• Open nose cone type
• 9-tooth pinion configuration
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsuba
• Part number: 17226

Detailed Description

Remy 17226 is engineered as a remanufactured starter for Honda Civic and Acura EL vehicles listed in the fitment data. The permanent magnet offset gear reduction design supports efficient cranking performance, while the 9-tooth pinion and clockwise rotation match the specified OE-style configuration. This starter is intended for 1997 Acura EL and 1996-1997 Honda Civic models, making it a focused replacement for common starting-system service on these vehicles. This part cross-references 06314-P2E-305RM and 31200-P2C-901 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter wear from age and mileage
• Replacement of a failed OE-style Mitsuba starter

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and starter configuration before installation. Confirm 12-volt system requirements, clockwise rotation, open nose design, and 9-pinion-tooth match the original unit. Compare the OE reference and part number 17226 against the removed starter to confirm proper application on 1996-1997 Honda Civic and 1997 Acura EL vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are remanufactured to restore core functionality for service replacement use. This starter is built to match the listed OE-style application details for the specified Honda Civic and Acura EL fitments.