BBB Industries 17881 Starter Motor

BBB Industries 17881 Reman Starter

BBB Industries 17881 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for Subaru and Saab applications that use a Mitsubishi OE-style design. It features permanent magnet gear reduction construction, an attached solenoid, and an included starter drive for direct replacement service on select Impreza, WRX, Forester, and Saab 9-2X models.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for electrical, charging, and starting system repair
• 12V unit with 1.0 power rating
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for compact, efficient cranking
• Counterclockwise rotation
• Closed nose cone type
• 8-tooth pinion
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsubishi

Product Details

This BBB Industries REMAN STARTER line part is built for direct-fit starting system replacement where the original starter has failed or is showing weak-crank symptoms. Part number 17881 is listed for 2004-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2013-2014 Subaru WRX, 2003-2013 Subaru Forester, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X applications. This part cross-references Mitsubishi-style OE numbers such as M0T30471 and M0T30475 for the same application.

Common Issues This Starter Can Address

• No-crank condition when the ignition key is turned
• Slow or labored engine cranking
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter drive or solenoid failure
• Starting system wear on higher-mileage Subaru Impreza, WRX, Forester, or Saab 9-2X vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including rotation direction, pinion tooth count, and nose cone style. This BBB Industries 17881 starter does not include mounting bolts or mounting shims, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed. Confirm battery condition, cable integrity, and charging system output before replacing the starter to avoid repeat failures.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are rebuilt for replacement use in OE-style starting system service. The 17881 is configured to match the listed Mitsubishi-based application requirements for Subaru and Saab vehicles.