1981 Honda Civic Ignition Parts

This table covers the distributors that route spark. Read more

2 Distributor parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from AUTOLINE and CARDONE.

Part numbers include AUTOLINE D8000 and CARDONE 31693.

This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

10 Distributor Cap parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. WELLS 3D1149A carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JH110T.

The Premium section lists 2 options from WELLS — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. WELLS 3D1149A is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS — built to original-equipment specification. WELLS 3D1149 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Distributor Pickup coils. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, or a snap in damp weather. Swap with a neighbor to confirm, and replace a torn boot with the coil. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX515.

This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness. Read more

8 Distributor Rotor parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. WELLS 4R1105A carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JR89T.

The Premium section: 2 options from WELLS. WELLS 4R1105A is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS and WALKER PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JR72 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include WELLS 4R1105A, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JR89T and WELLS 4R1125A, among others listed above.

This table covers the seals at the Distributor. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 917136.

This table covers the vacuum-advance units on the distributor. Read more

2 Distributor Vacuum Advance parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from WELLS.

This group includes WELLS 4V1128 and WELLS 4V1129.

This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off. Read more

11 Ignition Coil parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 10 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, B&B and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKUC12.

The Economy section: 6 options from SKP, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B and 3 other brands. SKP SKUC12 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC12.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Ignition Coil Mounting. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

2 Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS CB1 and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CB2.

This table covers the Ignition control modules. Read more

4 Ignition Control Module (ICM) parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WAI GLOBAL.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX515, WAI GLOBAL HM761 and WELLS 6H1115, among others listed above.

This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine. Read more

19 Spark Plug parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from CHAMPION, DENSO, ACDELCO and 4 other brands. ACDELCO R44XL carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Copper / Nickel grade, CHAMPION, ACDELCO, AUTOLITE and 4 other brands supply 9 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO R44XL.

In the Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, ACDELCO, CHAMPION and DENSO supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 41804.

The Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 4 options from DENSO and CHAMPION — grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. CHAMPION 9804 is listed in this group.

In the Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, CHAMPION and DENSO supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CHAMPION 2415.

This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 42004.

This table covers the Spark Plug wires. Read more

5 Spark Plug Wire parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 4 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B, NGK and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is NGK 8008.

The Economy section: 1 option from B&B. B&B S428335 is listed in this group.

Premium: 2 parts, from NGK and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is NGK 8008.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 29483.

Part numbers include NGK 8008, B&B S428335 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 55028, among others listed above.