BBB Industries N17680 Starter Motor

Starter for Toyota Paseo and Tercel

BBB Industries NEW STARTER N17680 is a 12-volt replacement starter built for specific Toyota compact applications with Nippondenso OE-style fitment. It uses a planetary gear reduction design, a closed nose cone, and a clockwise rotation to match the original starting system requirements on listed Toyota Paseo and Toyota Tercel models.

Key Features

• 12-volt starter with integrated solenoid
• Planetary gear reduction design for compact starting-system packaging
• Closed nose cone construction
• 9-tooth pinion gear
• Clockwise rotation direction
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Nippondenso
• Part number: N17680

Product Details

The BBB Industries NEW STARTER line focuses on direct-fit electrical starting components for vehicle-specific applications. This N17680 starter is specified for Toyota Paseo and Toyota Tercel models listed below, with fitment notes that distinguish cold-weather and production-date variations. If you are searching for a starter for a 1997-1999 Toyota Paseo, a 1996-1997 Toyota Tercel, or a 1999 Toyota Tercel cold-weather application, this unit matches the OE-style configuration and electrical requirements. Cross-reference part numbers include 28100-11090 and 228000-4030 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1997-1999 Toyota Paseo, N/A, Exc Cold Weather; NEW STARTER
• Fits 1999 Toyota Tercel, N/A, Cold Weather; NEW STARTER
• Fits 1998 Toyota Tercel, N/A, Exc Cold Weather; To 12/1997; NEW STARTER
• Fits 1996-1997 Toyota Tercel, N/A, Exc Cold Weather; NEW STARTER
• Fits 1996 Toyota Paseo, N/A, Exc Cold Weather; 2nd Prod; NEW STARTER

Common Starting Problems This Part Addresses

• No-crank condition when the ignition is turned
• Slow or weak engine cranking
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or improper pinion engagement from a worn starter drive
• Starting-system failure on listed Toyota Paseo and Toyota Tercel applications

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s production date and cold-weather application notes before installation, especially on 1998-1999 Toyota Tercel and 1996-1997 Toyota Paseo/Tercel listings. This starter is configured with a clockwise rotation, 9-tooth pinion, closed nose cone, and attached solenoid, so confirm the original unit matches those specifications before replacement. Mounting bolts and shims are not included.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries supplies the NEW STARTER line as an OE-style replacement program for electrical starting components. N17680 is built to match the listed Nippondenso-based application requirements for Toyota Paseo and Toyota Tercel starting systems.