1981 Honda Civic 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

4 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

This group includes FVP 14158 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the brushes inside the alternator. Read more

One part is listed for the 1981 Honda Civic — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JX94.

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 Civic come from 6 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 203FF. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

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

11 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from DEKA, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. DEKA 00297 carries the "Popular" badge. 9 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

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

2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from DEKA. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

This group includes DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

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

6 Flasher parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — BUSSMANN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and TRIDON / NOVITA. The "Popular" part is BUSSMANN 552. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

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.

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

This group includes BUSSMANN 552, BUSSMANN 232 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552 and the remaining parts 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

4 Fuse parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

In the 10 Amp grade, BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "10 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN AGC10.

The 15 Amp section lists 2 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "15 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN AGC15 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include BUSSMANN AGC10 and BUSSMANN AGC15, among others listed above.

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

19 Horn parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — FIAMM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. The "Popular" part is FIAMM 7210223. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

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

4 Starter Brush parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, BECK/ARNLEY and WELLS. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 1781698, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JX111 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JX117, among others listed above.

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

2 Starter Drive parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and WELLS. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO E2032 and WELLS 2K1298.

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

9 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from REMY, BOSCH, FVP and 2 other brands. REMY 16746 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

This group includes REMY 16746, BOSCH SR155X and BOSCH SR158X and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Starter solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

2 Starter Solenoid parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS260 and WELLS 1M1111.