BBB Industries 17766 Starter Motor

Reman Starter for Mazda Protege and Protege5

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 17766 is a 12-volt remanufactured starter built for select Mazda compact applications. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design with an attached solenoid and starter drive for direct replacement service on the listed vehicles.

Fits 1999-2003 Mazda Protege, N/A. Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, N/A. This part cross-references Mitsubishi OE-style starter applications such as FP50-18-400 and M0T82281 for the same application.

Key Features

• BBB Industries REMAN STARTER part number 17766
• 12-volt electrical system application
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-tooth pinion
• Closed nose cone configuration
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsubishi

Detailed Description

This remanufactured starter is engineered for Mazda Protege and Mazda Protege5 models that use the listed Mitsubishi-based starter configuration. The permanent magnet gear reduction design supports efficient cranking performance, while the attached solenoid and included starter drive simplify replacement of the starter assembly. BBB Industries 17766 is specified with clockwise rotation, a closed nose cone, and an 8-tooth pinion to match the original application requirements.

Use BBB Industries 17766 when replacing a failed starter on a 1999-2003 Mazda Protege or a 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5. The part number 17766 is also a useful reference when verifying the correct reman starter for these Mazda starting-system applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Engine no-crank condition
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Slow or weak cranking
• Starter solenoid failure
• Grinding or improper pinion engagement

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, model, and starter configuration before installation. Verify clockwise rotation, 12-volt system requirements, closed nose cone style, and 8-tooth pinion count against the original unit. Mounting bolts and mounting shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed for the application.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries reman starters are rebuilt to meet application-specific electrical and mechanical requirements for starting-system replacement. This unit is intended for direct-fit service on the listed Mazda Protege and Protege5 applications.