The Honda 38241-ZC6-E31 Circuit Protector (30A) is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Honda generators, including the EB5000, EB6500, EB11000, EB12, EG5000, EM5000, EM6000, EU3000, EW171, and EX4500. As a direct Honda OEM part, this circuit protector is manufactured to the exact specification of the original — ensuring proper trip rating and reliable overcurrent protection for your generator's output circuit. Because Honda supersedes parts across serial number breaks, confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to make sure part number 38241-ZC6-E31 is correct for your machine.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Overcurrent Protection — factory-sourced 30A trip rating matches the original circuit protector exactly, so the output circuit responds to overloads the way Honda engineered it to
- Direct OEM Replacement — this part drops in as a direct replacement for the original, maintaining correct electrical continuity in the generator's output circuit without modification
- Broad Generator Compatibility — fits Honda EB, EG, EM, EU, EW, and EX series generators including the EB5000, EB6500, EB11000, EB12, EG5000, EM5000, EM6000, EU3000, EW171, and EX4500
- Verify Serial Number Before Ordering — Honda updates components at production serial breaks; cross-reference your machine's serial number with the fitment table to confirm this 30A protector is the correct variant for your unit
A circuit protector is a resettable overcurrent device that guards the generator's AC output against damaging overloads and short-circuit conditions. When the current drawn by connected equipment exceeds the rated threshold — 30 amps in this case — the protector trips and interrupts the circuit, preventing heat buildup and potential damage to the generator's wiring and alternator windings. Unlike a one-time fuse, a circuit protector can be reset once the overload condition is resolved, restoring power output without replacing a consumable component. A failed or worn protector that no longer trips reliably leaves the generator's output circuit unprotected, while one that nuisance-trips can interrupt power to connected loads unexpectedly — either way, replacing it with the correct Honda OEM part restores proper operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 38241-ZC6-E31 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Protector (30A) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EB6500 | 1000001-1009283 |
| Generator | EB12 | 1003887-9999999 |
| Generator | EX4500 | 1115605-9999999 |
| Generator | EM5000 | 1193358-9999999 |
| Generator | EB5000 | 3122769-9999999 |
| Generator | EG5000 | 4135487-9999999 |
| Generator | EB11000, EM6000 | All |
| Inverter Generator | EU3000 | All |
| Welder Generator | EW171 | 1115969-9999999 |
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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