BBB Industries 17143 Starter

Reman Starter for Sprint, Firefly, and Forsa

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 17143 is a 12-volt remanufactured starter built for select 1985-1988 Chevrolet Sprint, Pontiac Firefly, and Suzuki Forsa applications. It features an offset gear reduction design, a clockwise rotation, and an attached solenoid for direct replacement service.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for electrical, charging, and starting system repair
• 12V unit with offset gear reduction design
• Clockwise rotation
• Open nose cone type
• 9-tooth pinion
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Nippondenso
• Cross-reference part number: 31100-60A85

Product Details

BBB Industries 17143 is a reman starter engineered around OE-style Nippondenso specifications for select compact import and domestic-badged vehicles. The offset gear reduction layout helps package the starter in tight engine bays, while the attached solenoid and included starter drive support straightforward replacement of the original unit. This part cross-references 31100-82020 for the same application.

Compatible With 1985-1988 Chevrolet Sprint, N/A; 1985-1988 Pontiac Firefly, N/A; and 1985-1988 Suzuki Forsa, N/A. Use BBB Industries 17143 when servicing a 1985-1988 Chevrolet Sprint starter, a 1985-1988 Pontiac Firefly starter, or a 1985-1988 Suzuki Forsa starter with the listed OE-style configuration.

Common Repair Uses

• Engine cranking problems caused by a worn starter motor
• Intermittent no-start conditions related to starter wear
• Slow or weak cranking from an aging 12V starter assembly
• Starter drive or solenoid failure in the starting system
• Replacement of an OE Nippondenso-style starter on compact vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including clockwise rotation, 9-tooth pinion count, and open nose cone design. Mounting bolts and shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as required by the vehicle application. Confirm battery condition, cable integrity, and charging system output during diagnosis to avoid repeat starter failure.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are rebuilt to meet application-specific replacement needs for OE-style service. Part number 17143 is intended for direct-fit replacement on the listed Chevrolet Sprint, Pontiac Firefly, and Suzuki Forsa applications.