Honda 38920-T5A-A01 Battery Current Sensor: 3-pin connector
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It keeps your battery from frying, your alternator from straining, and your fuel economy from tanking. Meet the Battery Current Sensor: a tiny but mighty guardian of your Honda HR-V's electrical heart. Specifically built for 2016–2018 models with the 1.8L engine, this sensor is the ECU's eyes and ears on the battery's current flow. It feeds real-time data to optimize charging—no overzealous juicing, no lazy top-ups. Just smooth, efficient power management that prolongs the life of key components.
When this sensor goes on the fritz, you'll know it. Think headlights that dim like a mood ring, an engine that cranks reluctantly, or MPG that dips into the single digits. Swapping in this OEM-compatible part is a no-brainer for restoring peak performance. The fix is refreshingly simple: grab a basic wrench set, and you're most of the way there. DIYers can tackle it over a weekend coffee; pros will knock it out in a blink. Keep this sensor happy, and you'll sidestep a world of electrical gremlins and wallet-draining repairs. It's cheap insurance for a reliable ride.
- OEM compatibility
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Vehicle-specific fit
- 3-pin connector
General specs
- Brand: Honda
- Model: 38920-T5A-A01
- Seller: Joom
- Compatibility: Honda HR-V 1.8L 2016-2018
- Connector Type: 3-pin
- Part Number: 38920-T5A-A01
- Function: Monitor battery current
- First listed by seller: 8/24/25
If you are interested in more details, you can find full information on the seller's page.
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| Brand | Honda | feiyanautoparts | Tautoparts | feiyanautoparts | loverapple | happybuySE |
| Model | 38920-T5A-A01 | 38920-T5A-A01 | 38920-TR0-A02 | 38920-T2A-A02 | 77930-T5A-J01 | 30530-R1A-A01, KNE37 |
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| Price | $35.69 | $29.80 | $51.48 | $29.79 | $49.39 | $15.87 |
| Seller | Joom | Joom | Joom | Joom | Joom | Joom |
| Update | August 17, 2025 | August 28, 2025 | August 28, 2025 | August 28, 2025 | August 28, 2025 | August 28, 2025 |
| Compatibility | Honda HR-V 1.8L 2016-2018 | Honda HR-V 2016-2018, Fits 2015-2017 models | 2012-2015 Honda Civic, 2013-2017 Acura RDX | Honda Accord 2013-2017, Acura RLX 2014-2017 | Honda HR-V 2015-2019 | 2012-2019 Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic, Insight |
| Part Number | 38920-T5A-A01 | 38920-T5A-A01 | 38920-TR0-A02 | 38920-T2A-A02 | 30530-R1A-A01, KNE37 | |
Battery Current Sensor
Aman K.
Ahmedabad
September 1, 2025
I bought this on a whim after my Honda started acting up with the headlights dimming and the fuel economy dropping which was extremely frustrating. As a retired guy with kids to drive around I needed something reliable and this sensor did the trick. It was easy to install just like they said with my basic tools and now the car runs much better no more weird electrical issues. I've been using it for a few weeks and it's holding up well keeping the battery and everything in check. It's not perfect because it's model-specific but for my car it works great and saved me from bigger problems. Overall a solid buy that does what it promises :)
- Pros: This little thing is extremely good at keeping the battery from getting fried and the alternator from working too hard which most likely saves me money on fuel and repairs. The fix was refreshingly simple with just a basic wrench set and I could do it myself over a weekend without any fuss. It feels like cheap insurance for a reliable ride and keeps everything running smooth.
- Cons: Packaging was fine but it's only made for specific car models so if you have something else it won't work at all. Also when it goes bad the symptoms are annoying like headlights dimming and the engine cranking slowly which can be a real pain to deal with.