BBB Industries 17709 Starter Motor

Reman Starter for Hyundai and Kia Applications

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 17709 is a 12-volt replacement starter built for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design with an attached solenoid and starter drive, making it a direct-fit electrical starting component for common import applications.

This remanufactured starter is engineered for vehicles that need dependable cranking performance in everyday driving conditions. It is a clockwise-rotation unit with an 8-tooth pinion and a closed nose cone design.

Key Features

• 12V remanufactured starter for electrical starting system repair
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for compact, efficient operation
• Solenoid attached for simplified replacement
• Starter drive included
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-pinon tooth count
• Closed nose cone type
• OE manufacturer reference: Mando
• Part number: 17709

Product Details

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 17709 is built as an OE-style replacement for Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tiburon, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Spectra, Kia Spectra5, and Kia Sportage applications listed below. The reman starter line focuses on restoring starting-system function with a replacement unit that matches the required electrical and mechanical configuration for the vehicle platform. If you are searching for a reman starter for a 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson or a starter for a 1996-2006 Hyundai Elantra, this part number is listed for those applications. It also cross-references BBB Industries 17709 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, N/A
• Fits 1996-2006 Hyundai Elantra, N/A
• Fits 2003-2006 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A
• Fits 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A
• Fits 2004-2006 Kia Spectra, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 Kia Spectra5, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 Kia Sportage, N/A

Common Issues This Starter Can Address

• Engine no-crank condition when the ignition key is turned
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter motor failure from worn internal components
• Starting-system replacement on Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tiburon, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Spectra, Kia Spectra5, or Kia Sportage models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including 12-volt system requirements, clockwise rotation, 8-tooth pinion count, and closed nose cone design. Mounting bolts and shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed for the application. Confirm the OE reference and part number 17709 against the removed unit before final installation.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are built to meet the specifications required for listed OE-style applications, with OE manufacturer reference to Mando for this part family. The REMAN STARTER line is intended to provide a replacement starting component that matches the vehicle’s original electrical and drive configuration.