1981 Honda Prelude 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 for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — PURE ENERGY, FVP, REMY and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PURE ENERGY 14158.

This group includes PURE ENERGY 14158 and PURE ENERGY 14131 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the brushes inside the alternator. Read more

2 Alternator / Generator Brush parts for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and WELLS.

Part numbers include ACDELCO E732 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 are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 3 other brands. ACDELCO 203FF carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62012RS.

The Standard Replacement section lists 8 options from NATIONAL, BCA, SKF and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 203FF is listed in this group.

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

One part is listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude — 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 for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DEKA, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 4BC30X.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 4BC30X, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A304U and DEKA 00297, plus the other parts above.

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

DEKA supplies both parts for the 1981 Honda Prelude.

Listed part numbers: DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

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

8 Flasher parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from BUSSMANN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, TRIDON / NOVITA and 1 other brand. BUSSMANN 552 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Super Heavy-Duty Electronic section lists 1 option from BUSSMANN — grouped under the catalog's "Super Heavy-Duty Electronic" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN 232 is listed in this group.

The Thermal section lists 1 option from BUSSMANN — grouped under the catalog's "Thermal" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN 552 is listed in this group.

6 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: BUSSMANN 552, BUSSMANN 232 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552, plus the other 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 are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Prelude.

The 10 Amp section lists 2 options from BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE — grouped under the catalog's "10 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN AGC10 is listed in this group.

In the 15 Amp grade, BUSSMANN and LITTELFUSE supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "15 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN AGC15.

Listed part numbers: BUSSMANN AGC10 and BUSSMANN AGC15, plus the other parts above.

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

6 Horn parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN17T carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN17T, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN18 and ACDELCO E1905E and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JX117.

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 for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — BOSCH, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands.

Part numbers include BOSCH SR156X and FVP 16600, among others listed above.