Gates 39385 belt tensioner for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles keeps the accessory drive belt at steady tension. It is an automatic unit that takes up slack on its own.
- Gates DriveAlign automatic belt drive tensioner
- Patented labyrinth seal protects the internal components
- Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, belt and accessory life
- Torsional round spring design for consistent tension
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 39385 belt tensioner
- Also called: serpentine belt tensioner
- Fits: 2012-2015 Honda Civic 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
The tensioner, also called a serpentine belt tensioner, wears with use. A squeal from the belt drive, a belt that wears unevenly or a pulley that wobbles can mean it is worn. Before you replace it, rule out a stretched belt or a seized accessory pulley, since either one can make similar noises.
Fits
It fits the 2012-2015 Honda Civic 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2016-2022 Honda HR-V 4-cylinder 1.8L and the 2013-2015 Acura ILX 4-cylinder 2.0L. It is built to rigid tolerances and specifications that hold OE fit, form and function.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Outside diameter: 70 mm (2.76 in)
- Bearing bore inside diameter: 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Width: 30.5 mm (1.2 in)
- Mounting holes: 2
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Belt type: V-ribbed
- Contact surface: smooth/backside
- Pulley: 1, not flanged
- Grade type: OE Exact
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Canada
In the box
One belt tensioner assembly with a hydraulic damper. This listing holds a single tensioner, and the car takes one.
Interchange: GHAT-283
231568 · 89568 · 49832 · 3117051BH02 · 31170R0A005 · 31170R0A015 · 31170R0A025 · FT40FT4 · 999835A · 999835
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
39385, 231568, 89568, GHAT-283, 49832, 3117051BH02, 31170R0A005, 31170R0A015, 31170R0A025, FT40FT4, 999835A, 999835
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gates 39385 a belt tensioner for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic 4-cylinder 1.8L?
Yes. Gates 39385 fits the 2012-2015 Honda Civic 4-cylinder 1.8L, which takes one tensioner.
Does the Gates belt tensioner 39385 include a hydraulic damper?
Yes. Gates 39385 comes as one tensioner assembly with a hydraulic damper.
Is this Gates drive belt tensioner made for a V-ribbed belt?
Yes. This tensioner is for a V-ribbed belt. Its pulley is 70 mm in outside diameter, has a smooth backside contact surface and sits on a 17 mm bearing bore.
What can a squealing or fluttering belt mean for a tensioner like this?
A squeal, belt flutter or pulley wobble can mean the tensioner is worn. With the engine off and cool, you can look at the belt for uneven wear; a shop can test the rest.
Does Gates 39385 replace part number 31170R0A005?
Yes. 31170R0A005 is one of the numbers this tensioner replaces, along with 31170R0A015, 31170R0A025 and the others on the Interchange line.
