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Starters | Honda Outboard

Shop Honda outboard starter parts by category, including complete starter units and starter brush kits. A healthy starter system is critical for strong cranking speed, reliable starting, and consistent ignition performance during maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuild projects.

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Common Honda Starter Problems and Where to Start

  • Click but no crank: verify battery state of charge and cable connections, then inspect starter related parts.
  • Slow cranking: often caused by voltage drop, corroded cables, weak battery, or a worn starter.
  • Intermittent starting: loose terminals, failing internal contacts, or worn brushes can cause inconsistent engagement.
  • Starter spins but does not engage: inspect starter drive components and confirm proper fitment for your model.
  • Starter works sometimes when tapped: worn brushes are a common cause. Start with Brush Kits.

Starting and ignition problems can also be caused by voltage drop or corroded wiring connections. For help selecting proper marine grade wire and understanding amperage drop, review our Marine Wire Selection and Amperage Drop Guide.

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Honda 75-130hp
Item#:
SMT0311
Cross Reference#:
MOT60381
31200-ZW1A-0040
31200-ZW5-0030
31200-ZW5A-0032
Manufacturer Item:
31200-ZW1-004
Available:
Special Order
Your Price:
302.92
Each
Honda 75-130hp 1997 & Up
Item#:
MOT6001N-AM
Manufacturer Item:
31200-ZW5-003
Manufacturer:
API Marine
Available:
In Stock
Your Price:
336.97
Each
Honda 200-225hp 2002 & Up
Item#:
MOT6002N
Cross Reference#:
HZY3312200003
PH130-0070
31200-ZT3-003
3455
7448
8M6007339
Manufacturer Item:
31200-ZY3-003
Manufacturer:
API Marine
Available:
In Stock
Your Price:
492.25
Each
Honda 35, 40, 50hp
Item#:
3446
Cross Reference#:
PH130-0054
18-6433
31200-ZV5-003
31200-ZV5-013
31200ZV6A-0130
50-83349
Manufacturer Item:
31200-ZV5-013
Manufacturer:
Arco
Available:
In Stock
Your Price:
427.73
Each
Honda 115-130hp 2002 & Up
Item#:
3447
Manufacturer Item:
31200-ZW5-003
Manufacturer:
Honda
Available:
Special Order
Your Price:
434.55
Each
Fits Honda and Tohatsu 75HP to 150HP FourStroke Outboards

Starter Motor 9 Tooth 3453A

The 3453A Starter Motor 9 Tooth PRO is a high-quality replacement starter designed for Honda and Tohatsu four-stroke outboards. This unit delivers reliable cranking performance and replaces multiple OEM starter motor part numbers used across the 75HP–150HP platform.

Fitment Overview

This starter is used on Honda BF-series outboards and their Tohatsu equivalents. Cross reference numbers including 31200-ZY6-003, 31200-ZY9-003, and 31200-ZY9-H01 confirm fitment across the full Honda 4-cylinder 75HP–150HP engine family.

Compatibility

Brand Model Year Range
Honda BF75 2004-Present
Honda BF90 2004-Present
Honda BF115 2004-Present
Honda BF135 2004-Present
Honda BF150 2004-Present
Tohatsu BFT75A 2014-Present
Tohatsu BFT90A 2014-Present
Tohatsu BFT115A 2014-Present
Tohatsu BFT135A 2014-Present
Tohatsu BFT150A 2014-Present

Fits These Serial Ranges

This starter is used across the Honda 75HP–150HP four-cylinder platform and does not have a single clean serial break. Fitment is best confirmed by matching one of the OEM part numbers listed below to your engine diagram.

Important: Always verify your original starter number or engine serial number before ordering to ensure correct fitment.

Part Numbers and Cross References

Type Part Number
Pro Marine 3453A
Honda OEM 31200-ZY6-003
Honda OEM 31200-ZY9-003
Honda OEM 31200-ZY9-H01
Honda Alt HZY631200003
Honda Alt HZY931200H01
Sierra 18-6959
Mercury 8M6007337
Mercury 8M6010750

What This Part Is Used For

This starter motor is responsible for turning the engine over during startup. It engages the flywheel using a 9-tooth gear and provides the torque needed to crank larger four-stroke outboards reliably.

  • 9-tooth starter drive for proper engagement
  • Designed for Honda 75–150HP four-stroke engines
  • Also fits Tohatsu rebadged Honda platforms
  • Direct replacement for multiple OEM starter numbers

If your engine is slow to crank, clicks without starting, or has intermittent starting issues, replacing the starter motor can restore proper operation.

FAQ

What engines does this starter fit?
It fits Honda BF75, BF90, BF115, BF135, and BF150 models, as well as Tohatsu BFT75A, BFT90A, BFT115A, BFT135A, and BFT150A.

What OEM numbers does this replace?
It replaces 31200-ZY6-003, 31200-ZY9-003, 31200-ZY9-H01 and related cross references.

Is this a 9-tooth starter?
Yes, this is a 9-tooth starter motor designed for these engine platforms.

How do I confirm fitment?
Match your original starter number or check your engine diagram against the OEM numbers listed above.

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Searchable Part Numbers

3453A, 31200-ZY6-003, 31200-ZY9-003, 31200-ZY9-H01, HZY631200003, HZY931200H01, 18-6959, 8M6007337, 8M6010750

Item#:
3453A
Cross Reference#:
HZY631200003
HZY631200003
HZY931200H01
18-6959
31200-ZY6-003
31200-ZY9-H01
31200-ZY9-003
8M6007337
8M6010750
Manufacturer Item:
HZY631200003
Manufacturer:
Arco
Available:
In Stock
Your Price:
350.74
Each
Tohatsu 200-250hp Honda 175-250HP 2002-2019
Item#:
3455
Cross Reference#:
HZY331200003
MOT6002N
PH130-0070
31200-ZY3-003
7448
8M6007339
Manufacturer Item:
HZY331200003
Manufacturer:
Arco
Available:
In Stock
Your Price:
338.11
Each
Item#:
SR107
Manufacturer:
Arco
Available:
In Stock
Your Price:
34.65
Each
Honda 75-150hp 2004 & Up
Item#:
7449
Manufacturer Item:
31200-ZY6-003
Manufacturer:
Pro Marine
Available:
In Stock
Your Price:
309.18
Each
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