The Honda 31160-ZA5-000 Brush Holder Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for Honda EB2200 inverter generators and a wide range of Honda conventional generators, including the EB2500, EG1400, EG2200, EG2500, EM1600, EM1800, EM2200, EM2500, EX2200, EZ1400, and EZ2500. As a direct-from-Honda part, this assembly matches the original specifications your generator was built with, ensuring a proper drop-in replacement for a worn or failed unit. Confirm your model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda periodically supersedes parts at production breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Integrity — sourced directly from Honda, this assembly maintains the correct brush contact geometry and spring tension critical to stable current transfer in the alternator
- Direct Replacement — engineered to the same dimensions as the original, this part installs without rework or adaptation
- Broad Generator Compatibility — fits Honda EB2200, EB2500, EG1400, EG2200, EG2500, EM1600, EM1800, EM2200, EM2500, EX2200, EZ1400, and EZ2500 generators
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates part numbers at production milestones, so cross-referencing your unit's serial number with the fitment table ensures this is the right assembly for your generator
- Restore Consistent Output — worn or damaged brushes cause erratic voltage, loss of output, or complete alternator failure; replacing this assembly restores steady power generation
The Brush Holder Assembly is the component in a generator's alternator that positions and tensions the carbon brushes against the slip rings on the rotor. As the rotor spins, the brushes maintain continuous electrical contact, allowing excitation current to flow and enabling the alternator to produce usable AC power. When the brushes wear down or the holder fails, contact becomes intermittent or is lost entirely, leading to fluctuating voltage, reduced output, or a generator that runs but produces no power at all. Replacing the Brush Holder Assembly with a genuine Honda part restores that contact and brings the alternator back to its original operating condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 31160-ZA5-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Brush Holder Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EB2500, EG1400, EG2200, EG2500, EM1600, EM1800, EM2200, EM2500, EX2200, EZ1400, EZ2500 | All |
| Inverter Generator | EB2200 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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