BBB Industries N16978 Starter
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BBB Industries N16978 Starter

Brand BBB Industries N16978
Design Offset gear reduction
Mounting Bolts Included No
Mounting Shims Included No
Nose Cone Type Open
Number Of Pinion Teeth 13
OE Manufacturer Nippondenso
Overcrank Protection No
Power Rating (kW) 1.4-1.6
Rotation Direction Counterclockwise
Solenoid Attached Yes
Starter Drive Included Yes
Voltage (V) 12
Product line NEW STARTER
Fits Lexus and Toyota · 72 vehicles

OE-style replacement. Built for select starting-system applications with Nippondenso reference.

Offset gear reduction. Helps deliver efficient cranking with a 13-tooth pinion.

Starter drive included. Attached solenoid and drive simplify the replacement unit.

Cross-references 28100-03020, 28100-03030 and 28100-62010 for the same application. See all 39.

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Starter for Toyota and Lexus Applications

BBB Industries NEW STARTER N16978 is a 12-volt replacement starter built for select Toyota and Lexus applications. It uses an offset gear reduction design with an attached solenoid and starter drive for direct electrical starting function.

  • Offset gear reduction design for efficient cranking performance
  • 12-volt starter with counterclockwise rotation
  • Open nose cone type for the specified applications
  • 13-tooth pinion and 1.4-1.6 kW power rating
  • OE manufacturer reference: Nippondenso

Fitment Details

Compatible with Toyota MR2, Toyota Camry, Toyota Celica, Lexus ES300, and Lexus ES250 applications listed below. Fits 1991-1995 Toyota MR2, N/A. Fits 1992-1994 Lexus ES300, N/A. Fits 1991-1994 Toyota Camry, N/A. Fits 1987-1993 Toyota Celica, N/A. Fits 1990-1993 Toyota Celica, N/A. Fits 1990-1991 Lexus ES250, N/A. Fits 1987-1991 Toyota Camry, N/A. Fits 1987-1990 Toyota Celica, N/A.

  • Fits 1991-1995 Toyota MR2, N/A
  • Fits 1992-1994 Lexus ES300, N/A
  • Fits 1991-1994 Toyota Camry, N/A
  • Fits 1987-1993 Toyota Celica, N/A
  • Fits 1990-1993 Toyota Celica, N/A
  • Fits 1990-1991 Lexus ES250, N/A
  • Fits 1987-1991 Toyota Camry, N/A
  • Fits 1987-1990 Toyota Celica, N/A

Common Replacement Uses

  • Restores engine cranking when the original starter no longer engages reliably
  • Addresses slow or weak starting caused by worn internal starter components
  • Replaces a unit with incorrect rotation, tooth count, or electrical output
  • Solves fitment issues when replacing an OE Nippondenso-style starter

Installation Notes

Verify the OE part number, tooth count, rotation direction, and power rating before installation. This starter is listed with no mounting bolts or shims included, so reuse or source the correct vehicle-specific hardware as needed. Confirm the application notes for standard and optional output versions before ordering.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries NEW STARTER line is built as a replacement starter program for OE-style applications. Part number N16978 cross-references 28100-03020 and 128000-3431 for the same application.

Related reading

This part fits 72 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersNotes
1995ToyotaMR2—2.2LL4NEW STARTER
1995ToyotaMR2—2.0LL4NEW STARTER
1994LexusES300—3.0LV6NEW STARTER
1994ToyotaCamry—3.0LV6NEW STARTER
1994ToyotaCamry—2.2LL4NEW STARTER
1994ToyotaMR2—2.2LL4NEW STARTER
1994ToyotaMR2—2.0LL4NEW STARTER
1993LexusES300—3.0LV6NEW STARTER
1993ToyotaCamry—3.0LV6NEW STARTER
1993ToyotaCamry—2.2LL4NEW STARTER
1993ToyotaCelica—2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1993ToyotaCelica—2.0LL4Opt; 1.6kw; NEW STARTER
1993ToyotaCelica—2.2LL4Opt; 1.6kw; NEW STARTER
1993ToyotaCelica—2.2LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1993ToyotaMR2—2.2LL4NEW STARTER
1993ToyotaMR2—2.0LL4NEW STARTER
1992LexusES300—3.0LV6NEW STARTER
1992ToyotaCamry—3.0LV6NEW STARTER
1992ToyotaCamry—2.2LL4NEW STARTER
1992ToyotaCelica—2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1992ToyotaCelica—2.0LL4Opt; 1.6kw; NEW STARTER
1992ToyotaCelica—2.2LL4Opt; 1.6kw; NEW STARTER
1992ToyotaCelica—2.2LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1992ToyotaMR2—2.2LL4NEW STARTER
1992ToyotaMR2—2.0LL4NEW STARTER
1991LexusES250—2.5LV6Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1991LexusES250—2.5LV6Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1991ToyotaCamry—2.5LV6Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1991ToyotaCamry—2.5LV6Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1991ToyotaCamry—2.0LL4NEW STARTER
1991ToyotaCelica—2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1991ToyotaCelica—2.0LL4Opt; 1.6kw; NEW STARTER
1991ToyotaCelica—2.2LL4Opt; 1.6kw; NEW STARTER
1991ToyotaCelica—2.2LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1991ToyotaMR2—2.2LL4NEW STARTER
1991ToyotaMR2—2.0LL4NEW STARTER
1990LexusES250—2.5LV6Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1990LexusES250—2.5LV6Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1990ToyotaCamry—2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1990ToyotaCamry—2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1990ToyotaCamry—2.5LV6Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1990ToyotaCamry—2.5LV6Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1990ToyotaCelica—2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1990ToyotaCelica—2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1990ToyotaCelica—2.2LL4Opt; 1.6kw; NEW STARTER
1990ToyotaCelica—2.2LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCamry—2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCamry—2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCamry—2.5LV6Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCamry—2.5LV6Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCelicaAll Trac2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCelicaGT2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCelicaAll Trac2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCelicaGT2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCelicaST2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1989ToyotaCelicaST2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCamry—2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCamry—2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCamry—2.5LV6Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCamry—2.5LV6Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCelicaAll Trac2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCelicaGT2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCelicaAll Trac2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCelicaGT2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCelicaST2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1988ToyotaCelicaST2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1987ToyotaCamry—2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1987ToyotaCamry—2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1987ToyotaCelicaGT2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
1987ToyotaCelicaGT2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1987ToyotaCelicaST2.0LL4Opt; 1.4kW; NEW STARTER
1987ToyotaCelicaST2.0LL4Std; 1.0kw; NEW STARTER
Directly replaces or cross-references 39 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
28100-0302028100-0303028100-6201028100-6201128100-6201228100-6202028100-6202128100-7401028100-7401128100-7402028100-7402128100-7405028100-7406028100-7407028100-7408428100-7409028100-74100128000-3431128000-3470128000-3471128000-3472128000-3480128000-3481128000-3482128000-5921128000-5940128000-5941128000-5942128000-5950128000-5951128000-5952128000-7390128000-7990128000-7991128000-8270128000-8400128000-8410128000-9710128000-9720