BBB Industries 17989 Starter Motor

Reman Starter for Hyundai and Kia Applications

BBB Industries REMAN STARTER 17989 is a 12-volt remanufactured starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for reliable engine cranking. It uses a clockwise rotation, includes the solenoid and starter drive, and features an 8-tooth pinion with a closed nose cone for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications.

This BBB Industries REMAN STARTER line focuses on remanufactured electrical components for direct replacement use. Part number 17989 is built to match Delco/Delphi-style starter applications and is a practical OE-style replacement for select Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Sonata, and Kia Rondo, Forte, Forte Koup, Magentis, and Optima models.

Key Features

• 12-volt remanufactured starter
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Clockwise rotation
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• 8-tooth pinion
• Closed nose cone
• OE manufacturer reference: Delco/Delphi
• Power rating: 1.2

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, N/A; to 01/19/2012; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2010-2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, N/A; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2009 Hyundai Sonata, N/A; starter motors compatible with Delco units; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata, N/A; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2011 Kia Rondo, N/A; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2007-2009 Kia Rondo, N/A; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2010 Kia Forte, N/A; 8-Tooth Drive; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2010 Kia Forte Koup, N/A; 8-Tooth Drive; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2007-2009 Kia Magentis, N/A; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2006 Kia Magentis, N/A; w/External Thru Bolts (Outside Starter Field Case); REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2007-2009 Kia Optima, N/A; REMAN STARTER
• Fits 2006 Kia Optima, N/A; w/External Thru Bolts (Outside Starter Field Case); REMAN STARTER

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or improper pinion engagement
• Electrical starting issues on Delco/Delphi-style applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, engine application, and starter configuration before installation. This part number 17989 uses an 8-tooth drive, clockwise rotation, and a closed nose cone, so matching the original starter layout is important for proper fitment. Mounting bolts and shims are not included, and overcrank protection is not provided.

For 2006 Kia Magentis and 2006 Kia Optima applications, confirm the external thru-bolt starter case style noted in the fitment data. For 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, confirm the application cutoff date of 01/19/2012 before ordering.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactures electrical components to meet application-specific replacement needs. Part number 17989 is a reman starter built for the listed Hyundai and Kia vehicles with OE manufacturer reference to Delco/Delphi-style units. This part cross-references 36100-25020 and 112611 for the same application.