BBB Industries N17749 Starter Motor

Starter for Jeep Grand Cherokee, TJ, Wrangler and Cherokee

BBB Industries NEW STARTER N17749 is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for reliable engine cranking. It features a clockwise rotation, a closed nose cone, an attached solenoid, and a starter drive included for a direct replacement approach on supported Jeep applications.

The BBB Industries NEW STARTER line focuses on replacement starters engineered for OE-style fit and function. This N17749 starter is built for Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep TJ, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Cherokee applications from 1999 through 2002, making it a targeted choice for common starting-system service on these vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number N17749
• 12-volt starter for starting-system replacement
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Clockwise rotation
• Closed nose cone construction
• 10-tooth pinion
• Solenoid attached
• Starter drive included
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsubishi
• Fits Jeep Grand Cherokee, TJ, Wrangler, and Cherokee applications from 1999-2002

Detailed Description

BBB Industries N17749 is a replacement starter designed around OE-style specifications for select Jeep platforms. With a 1.4 power rating, permanent magnet gear reduction architecture, and a 10-tooth pinion, it is built to deliver consistent engagement and cranking performance in 12-volt starting systems. The closed nose cone and clockwise rotation match the listed application requirements, while the attached solenoid and included starter drive simplify parts matching for service work. This starter cross-references Mitsubishi OE-style numbers such as M0T91081 and M1T84381 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1999-2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, N/A
• Fits 1999-2002 Jeep TJ, N/A
• Fits 1999-2002 Jeep Wrangler, N/A
• Fits 1999-2001 Jeep Cherokee, N/A

Common Issues This Starter May Address

• Engine no-crank condition when the ignition is turned
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter drive wear affecting engagement with the flywheel
• Electrical starting-system failure on supported Jeep models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, model, and starter configuration before installation. This starter does not include mounting bolts or mounting shims, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed. Confirm the clockwise rotation, 10-tooth pinion, and closed nose cone match the original unit before bolting the starter into place.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries NEW STARTER components are built as replacement parts for OE-style applications and are matched to the listed Mitsubishi-based starter design used on these Jeep vehicles. Confirm fitment against the original part number N17749 and the vehicle application before installation.