MPA Electrical 12183 Starter

Remanufactured Starter for OE-Style Starting Performance

MPA Electrical Part Number 12183 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built to match OE fit, form, and function for dependable engine cranking. It uses an offset gear reduction design with a Nippondenso family layout, clockwise rotation, and a 9-tooth flange mount configuration.

This starter is remanufactured in TS16949 certified facilities and is intended as a direct replacement for applications that use the same starter architecture. Part number 12183 is also cross-referenced to 28100-87604 and 28100-87605 for the same application.

Key Features

• 12.0-volt starter for standard automotive starting systems
• Offset gear reduction design for compact, efficient cranking
• Nippondenso family construction
• Clockwise (right) starter rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Flange mounting type for OE-style installation
• Remanufactured to support OE fit, form, and function

Detailed Product Overview

MPA Electrical 12183 is a remanufactured starter engineered for vehicles that require a Nippondenso-style, flange-mounted unit with clockwise rotation and a 9-tooth drive. The offset gear reduction layout helps package the starter efficiently while maintaining the starting characteristics expected from an OE replacement. For buyers searching for a remanufactured starter for Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, or similar import applications, this part number provides a focused match on the core electrical and mechanical specifications.

The MPA Electrical Remanufactured line is built around OE-style replacement standards, with remanufacturing performed in TS16949 certified facilities. That process supports consistent rebuild quality for everyday starting-system service on vehicles that use this starter configuration. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Honda Civic or another import vehicle with the same mounting and drive specs, Part Number 12183 is a direct-fit starting component to verify against the original unit.

Common Problems This Starter Can Address

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or slipping at the starter drive
• Starter failure caused by worn internal electrical or mechanical components

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the original starter matches 12-volt operation, offset gear reduction design, Nippondenso family layout, clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive, and flange mounting before installation. Compare the removed unit to Part Number 12183 and verify connector style, mounting points, and drive engagement depth against the vehicle’s original starter. This starter is commonly searched for as a remanufactured starter for Honda Civic and related import starting-system repairs, so matching the original configuration is important for proper fit.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactures this starter in TS16949 certified facilities, a recognized benchmark for controlled manufacturing processes in the automotive industry. The remanufactured design is intended to deliver OE-style replacement performance for vehicles requiring this starter specification.