BBB Industries 17761 Starter Motor

Reman Starter for Hyundai and Kia

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 17761 is a 12-volt remanufactured starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for direct replacement service. It includes the starter drive and attached solenoid, and it uses a clockwise rotation with an 8-tooth pinion for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications.

The BBB Industries REMAN STARTER line focuses on remanufactured electrical starting components for OE-style replacement needs. Part number 17761 is built to match the original starter configuration used on select Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe models, as well as Kia Optima and Magentis applications.

Key Features

• Part number 17761 reman starter for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles
• 12V electrical system with permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Clockwise rotation for the specified applications
• 8-pinion-tooth starter drive included
• Solenoid attached for simplified replacement
• Closed nose cone type
• OE manufacturer reference: Mando

Detailed Description

BBB Industries 17761 is a remanufactured starter designed for vehicles that use a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation starter with a permanent magnet gear reduction layout. The unit is configured with an attached solenoid, included starter drive, closed nose cone, and an 8-tooth pinion to match the original starting system requirements on the listed Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Optima, and Kia Magentis applications. This part cross-references Carter M60081 for the same application.

Compatible With 1999-2005 Hyundai Sonata, N/A; 2000 Hyundai Sonata, N/A, to 5/24/00; 1999 Hyundai Sonata, N/A, from 11/26/98; 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, N/A; 2001-2005 Kia Optima, N/A; 2006 Kia Optima, N/A, w/Internal Thru Bolts (Inside Starter Field Case); 2001-2005 Kia Magentis, N/A; and 2006 Kia Magentis, N/A, w/Internal Thru Bolts (Inside Starter Field Case).

What It Helps Fix

• Engine no-crank condition when the starter motor no longer engages
• Slow or weak cranking during ignition
• Intermittent starter engagement on Hyundai Sonata or Santa Fe models
• Starter drive wear that affects starting performance
• Electrical starting failure tied to the original starter assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, engine, and starter configuration before installation, especially on 2006 Kia Magentis and 2006 Kia Optima applications that note internal thru bolts inside the starter field case. Confirm clockwise rotation, 12V system requirements, and pinion tooth count against the removed unit before mounting. Mounting bolts and shims are not included.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are built for OE-style replacement service and are matched to the original equipment design used by Mando on the listed applications. Part number 17761 is remanufactured to support consistent starting performance in the specified Hyundai and Kia fitments.