BBB Industries 17969 Starter Motor

Reman Starter for Volkswagen and Audi

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 17969 is a 12-volt remanufactured starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and an attached solenoid. It uses an open nose cone, counterclockwise rotation, and a 10-tooth pinion for applications that call for Bosch OE starter architecture.

This BBB Industries REMAN STARTER line focuses on OE-style replacement coverage for import starting systems, including Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, and Audi TT RS Quattro applications. Part number 17969 is built for direct replacement use where the original starter matches the listed Bosch-based configuration.

• Power rating: 1.1
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 12-volt electrical system
• Counterclockwise rotation direction
• 10-pinion-tooth starter drive
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• Open nose cone type
• OE manufacturer reference: Bosch

Detailed Product Overview

BBB Industries 17969 is a reman starter engineered for vehicles using a Bosch-style starting system. The permanent magnet gear reduction layout supports compact packaging and efficient cranking performance, while the attached solenoid and included starter drive simplify replacement of the complete starter assembly. This part number 17969 is a direct-fit option for select Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat, and Audi TT RS Quattro applications listed in the fitment data.

Compatible With 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; 2005-2014 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; and 2012-2013 Audi TT RS Quattro, N/A. This part cross-references Bosch-style starter applications such as 0-001-122-402 and 02M-911-023S for the same application.

Common Starting Issues It May Address

• No-crank condition when the ignition is turned
• Slow or weak engine cranking
• Starter engagement problems with the pinion and flywheel
• Intermittent starting caused by worn internal starter components
• Failure in Bosch-based OE starter applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including rotation direction, pinion tooth count, nose cone style, and OE manufacturer match. Mounting bolts and mounting 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 before replacing the starter to avoid repeat failures.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are built for OE-style replacement use and application-specific fitment. This unit is remanufactured to match the listed Bosch-based starter design for the covered Volkswagen and Audi applications.