{"product_id":"2012-2015-honda-civic-l4-1-8l-high-output-alternator","title":"2012-2015 Honda Civic L4 1.8L High Output Alternator","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh Output Alternator for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic 1.8L\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ninth-generation Civic's factory alternator is sized for the stock electronics. Add an amplifier, subwoofers or extra lighting and it can struggle to keep up, especially at idle. This JS Alternators high output alternator is a direct fit for the stock alternator location on the 1.8L and uses a factory-style plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits these model years:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2012 Honda Civic 1.8L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013 Honda Civic 1.8L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2014 Honda Civic 1.8L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015 Honda Civic 1.8L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 amp or 320 amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy upgrade? A quick load check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1,000-watt RMS amplifier can draw roughly 80 to 100 amps at full output. Add the car's own lighting, cooling fans and electronics, and a factory alternator runs out of headroom quickly, especially at idle. The 250 amp option suits most single-amplifier systems; choose 320 amp for larger builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant more detail? Read our Honda Civic alternator guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a direct fit high-output alternator for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic 1.8L. Being a direct fit, this alternator fits directly into your stock alternator location.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis high-output alternator comes with a factory style plug so that your OEM plug will plug directly into the alternator. Therefore, with an OEM style regulator, it will have a factory voltage set point.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOTE: If you require charging at a certain voltage setpoint, we offer a selection of different voltage regulators that you will need to purchase with the alternator for it to be installed.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"big-jeff-regulator-options\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual regulator options (verify compatibility and charging voltage):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/14-8v-internal-regulator-with-pigtail-plug\"\u003e14.8V Internal (Pigtail)\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/14-8v-self-excite-regulator\"\u003e14.8V Self-Excite\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/15-5-volt-regulator-only-for-charging-lithium-over-15volts-not-for-agm-battery-use\"\u003e15.5V Lithium\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/16-volt-regulator-only-for-charging-lithium-to-16-volts-not-for-agm-battery-use\"\u003e16V Lithium\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/gm-1-wire-regulator\"\u003eGM 1-Wire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulley:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis alternator also comes with a smaller pulley, which causes it to spin faster than a larger pulley. This can help the alternator produce its maximum output. With a smaller pulley, it is required to install a 1\/2\" - 1\" shorter belt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/pages\/help-center?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fhow-to-find-the-correct-serpentine-belt-for-your-js-alternators-high-output-alternator-9059203\"\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee this Blog Article for assistance in finding the correct shorter belt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig 3 Wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Upgrading to a High-Output Alternator, it is required to upgrade your wiring with the Big 3 Wiring Upgrade Kit (choose a cable length: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/universal-big-3-wiring-upgrade-kit-4ft-1-0-positive-1-4ft-1-0-ground-1-3ft-1-0-ground\"\u003e4ft 1\/0 positive cable kit\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/universal-big-3-wiring-upgrade-kit-6ft-1-0-positive-1-4ft-1-0-ground-1-3ft-1-0-ground\"\u003e6ft 1\/0 positive cable kit\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/universal-big-3-wiring-upgrade-kit-10-5ft-1-0-positive-1-4ft-1-0-ground-1-3ft-1-0-ground\"\u003e10.5ft 1\/0 positive cable kit\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/universal-big-3-wiring-upgrade-kit-20ft-2-0-positive-1-4ft-1-0-ground-1-3ft-1-0-ground\"\u003e20ft 2\/0 positive cable kit\u003c\/a\u003e). It is recommended to use 1\/0 100% copper wires for the upgrade. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/pages\/help-center?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fwhy-you-need-a-big-3-wiring-upgrade-with-a-high-output-alternator-9059209\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn Why The Big 3 Wiring Upgrade Kit is Required for All High Output Alternators\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/pages\/help-center?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fhow-to-choose-the-right-high-output-alternator-for-your-car-audio-system-9059409\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Choose the Right High-Output Alternator for Your Car Audio System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"JS Alternators","offers":[{"title":"250 amp alternator","offer_id":67673043730680,"sku":"11537-Civic-2012-2015-1.8L-250-lin-s6","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 amp alternator","offer_id":67673043763448,"sku":"11537-Civic-2012-2015-1.8L-320-lin-s6","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/9384\/8365\/files\/unnamed_0d39976d-0d48-4c8f-83c2-fdee02bb9e59.jpg?v=1792015984","url":"https:\/\/bigjeffaudio.com\/products\/2012-2015-honda-civic-l4-1-8l-high-output-alternator","provider":"Big Jeff Online Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}