1981 Honda Accord Electrical Parts

This table covers the alternators that charge the battery and run the electrical load. Typical signs include dim lights at idle, a battery lamp, or a growl from the charging pulley. Load-test the battery and inspect the belt and grounds — a bad ground mimics a failed alternator. Read more

8 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Accord, from PURE ENERGY, FVP, REMY and 1 other brand. PURE ENERGY 14158 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include PURE ENERGY 14158 and PURE ENERGY 14131, among others listed above.

This table covers the brushes inside the alternator. Read more

3 Alternator / Generator Brush parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Accord, from ACDELCO, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO E732, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FX45 and WELLS 5A1103.

This table covers the bearings in the alternator housing. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

10 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1981 Honda Accord come from 6 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 203FF.

The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62012RS is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, NATIONAL, BCA, SKF and 2 other brands supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 203FF.

This table covers the batteries listed by group size and specification. Typical signs include slow cranking, a battery lamp, or a no-start after the vehicle sat overnight. Confirm group size and terminal layout in the notes. Clean the posts and the ground before condemning the battery. Read more

This group shows a single part: FULLRIVER FT62051.

This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early. Read more

7 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Accord, from DEKA, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. DEKA 00803 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DEKA 00803, DEKA 00804 and DEKA 00297, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts. Read more

2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1981 Honda Accord come from DEKA.

Part numbers include DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards. Read more

8 Flasher parts for the 1981 Honda Accord come from 4 brands — BUSSMANN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, TRIDON / NOVITA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is BUSSMANN 552.

In the Super Heavy-Duty Electronic grade, BUSSMANN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Super Heavy-Duty Electronic" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN 232.

In the Thermal grade, BUSSMANN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Thermal" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN 552.

6 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include BUSSMANN 552, BUSSMANN 232 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552, among others listed above.

This table covers the replacement fuses for this vehicle's fuse boxes. Typical signs include one circuit dead while its neighbor still works, or a fuse that blows again as soon as you replace it. Match amperage and fuse type. A repeat blow means a short — find it before the next fuse. Read more

9 Fuse parts for the 1981 Honda Accord come from 2 brands — BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE. The "Popular" part is BUSSMANN ATC15. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4.

In the 10 Amp grade, BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "10 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN ATC10.

The 15 Amp section lists 3 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "15 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN ATC15 is listed in this group.

The 20 Amp section lists 3 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "20 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN ATC20 is listed in this group.

This group includes BUSSMANN ATC15, BUSSMANN ATC10 and BUSSMANN ATC10ID and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the horns mounted in the front of the vehicle. Read more

19 Horn parts for the 1981 Honda Accord come from 3 brands — FIAMM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. The "Popular" part is FIAMM 7210223. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific.

The Accessory Replacement section lists 7 options from FIAMM — grouped under the catalog's "Accessory Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FIAMM 7210223 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 12 parts, from FIAMM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. A representative part number is FIAMM 7421122.

This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JX117.

This table covers the starter drives that engage the flywheel ring gear. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SDN246.

This table covers the starter motors that crank the engine. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

5 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Accord, from BOSCH, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands.

Listed part numbers: BOSCH SR156X and FVP 16600, plus the other parts above.