{"product_id":"denso-k20a3-starter-02-05-civic-si-ep3","title":"Denso K20A3 Starter Motor for 02-05 Honda Civic Si","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Core Charge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemanufactured By Denso, The OE Maker \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Voltage Tested Internals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Replacement for 31200-PNE-G01 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#Description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#VehicleFitment\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"Description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDenso Starter Motor (280-0334) - 2002-2005 Honda Civic Si (EP3)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your EP3 cranks slow or clicks and won't turn over, the starter is usually done. This is a Denso remanufactured starter, and the important part is that Denso was the original manufacturer, they're reman-ing their own unit. That's a different thing from a generic rebuild, and Denso's process is good enough that these have some of the lowest return rates in the aftermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDenso Reman Isn't A Generic Rebuild\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth understanding, because reman quality varies enormously and this is at the top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA cheap remanufactured starter is a used core with the obviously bad parts swapped and not much else checked. Denso's process is thorough: armatures and field coils are \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-voltage tested\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm they perform, commutators are refinished and performance validated, and the terminals and fasteners are replaced with quality copper for a clean electrical path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat rigor is why these have the lowest return rates in the replacement aftermarket. A starter that's properly remanufactured to the original manufacturer's standard behaves like a good starter should, rather than being a gamble on someone else's rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNo Core Charge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth calling out, because it's cleaner than the usual reman arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost remanufactured parts carry a core charge, a deposit you pay up front and get back only after shipping your old unit in. Hybrid Racing covers the core on this one, so there's \u003cstrong\u003eno core charge and nothing to send back\u003c\/strong\u003e. The price you see is the price, and you're not chasing a refund after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDenso Starters Are Genuinely Tough\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing, since it speaks to the underlying design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDenso starters are rugged enough that they're often adapted for racing use, where reliable, high-torque cranking matters and failure isn't an option. That's the base unit you're getting reman'd here, engineered for maximum cranking torque under all conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn an EP3 that starts and restarts constantly, whether it's a daily or a track car, a starter that cranks strong every time regardless of heat or cold is what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDirect OE Replacement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis replaces the factory starter directly, equivalent to Honda OE part number 31200-PNE-G01.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a 1.1kW, 12V, clockwise-rotation unit matched to the EP3's K20A3, so it bolts in where the original came out and connects the same way. No adapting, no compatibility guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBacked For A Year\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDenso covers this with a 12-month warranty, which on a remanufactured part is a real statement of confidence in the process. A cheap reman with a short warranty tells you what the manufacturer expects of it; a year from Denso tells you they expect it to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKnow The Signs Of A Failing Starter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth recognizing, so you're replacing the right part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dying starter usually announces itself: slow, labored cranking, a single click with no crank, intermittent no-starts that get worse, or a grinding noise on engagement. If your battery tests good and the car still won't turn over properly, the starter is the likely cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose symptoms can also come from a weak battery or corroded connections, so rule those out first, they're cheaper to fix. But if they check out and the starter is struggling, this is the fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2002-2005 Honda Civic Si (EP3), K20A3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart number 280-0334. Equivalent to OE 31200-PNE-G01. No core charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWho Should Grab This\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for the EP3 owner whose starter is cranking slow, clicking, or failing to engage, and who wants a properly remanufactured unit rather than a cheap rebuild that fails again. It's Denso reman-ing their own starter to their own standard, high-torque, thoroughly tested, warrantied for a year, and with no core to send back. Confirm your battery and connections are good, swap it in, and get reliable starts back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002-2005 Honda Civic Si (EP3), K20A3. \u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280-0334. \u003cstrong\u003eOE equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31200-PNE-G01. \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e remanufactured by Denso, the original manufacturer. \u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1kW, 12V, clockwise rotation. \u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months. \u003cstrong\u003eCore charge:\u003c\/strong\u003e none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e2002-2005 Honda Civic Si\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Denso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50455479648290,"sku":"DEN-280-0334","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/DEN-280-0334_v4u1.jpg?v=1790265051","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/denso-k20a3-starter-02-05-civic-si-ep3","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}