BBB Industries 17988 Starter Motor

Reman Starter for Hyundai and Kia

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 17988 is a 12-volt remanufactured starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a clockwise rotation. It includes the starter drive and attached solenoid, making it a direct replacement option for select Hyundai and Kia applications.

Use this starter for vehicle-specific replacement needs on 2007-2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2010-2011 Kia Soul, 2007-2010 Kia Sportage, 2007-2009 Kia Spectra, 2007-2009 Kia Spectra5, and 2007-2008 Hyundai Tiburon. Part number 17988 is also a fitment-focused search term for buyers comparing OE-style starting system components.

Key Features

• BBB Industries REMAN STARTER line
• 12-volt starter for starting system replacement
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-tooth pinion
• Closed nose cone design
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Valeo

Detailed Product Overview

This remanufactured starter is built for applications that use a Valeo-style OE design and a 1.2 power rating. The closed nose cone, 8-pinon tooth drive, and permanent magnet gear reduction construction support proper engagement with the engine ring gear in the listed Hyundai and Kia vehicles. If you are sourcing a replacement starter for a 2007-2012 Hyundai Elantra or a 2007-2010 Kia Sportage, part number 17988 provides a direct-fit starting system solution for those specific applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring engine cranking when the starter motor no longer engages
• Replacing a worn solenoid or starter drive in the starting circuit
• Addressing slow or inconsistent crank performance
• Correcting no-crank conditions caused by starter wear
• Replacing an OE-style starter on Hyundai Elantra, Kia Soul, Kia Sportage, Kia Spectra, Kia Spectra5, and Hyundai Tiburon applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and starter configuration before installation. This unit uses clockwise rotation, a closed nose cone, and no mounting bolts or shims included, so reuse or source the correct vehicle-specific hardware as required by the application. Confirm electrical connections, pinion engagement, and mounting alignment before final tightening.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured starters are built as OE-style replacement components for starting system service. Part number 17988 is specified for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications and follows the OE manufacturer reference of Valeo for fitment alignment.