BBB Industries N17914 Starter Motor

Starter for Mazda 3, Mazda 5, CX-7, and Mazda 6

BBB Industries NEW STARTER N17914 is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for direct replacement service on select Mazda applications. It includes the starter drive and attached solenoid, with a closed nose cone and clockwise rotation for the specified fitments.

Compatible with 2004-2009 Mazda 3, 2006-2010 Mazda 5, 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7, and 2006-2007 Mazda 6, this starter is built for vehicles originally equipped with Mitsubishi OE-style starting components. The N17914 part number is also a useful reference when matching the correct replacement starter for these Mazda models.

Key Features

• 12-volt starter for starting-system replacement
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for compact, efficient operation
• Starter drive included
• Solenoid attached
• Closed nose cone construction
• Clockwise rotation direction
• 11-tooth pinion gear
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsubishi
• BBB Industries NEW STARTER line

Product Details

BBB Industries NEW STARTER N17914 is engineered as a direct-fit starter for Mazda 3, Mazda 5, CX-7, and Mazda 6 applications listed above. The permanent magnet gear reduction layout supports strong cranking performance in a compact starter housing, while the attached solenoid and included starter drive simplify component matching during replacement. Use N17914 when you need a 12V starter with an 11-tooth pinion, clockwise rotation, and closed nose cone configuration that aligns with the original Mitsubishi-based starting system.

This part cross-references Mitsubishi-style starter applications such as L327-18-400 and M0T87681 for the same application.

Common Starting Issues It Can Address

• Engine no-crank condition when the starter motor has failed
• Intermittent starting caused by worn internal starter components
• Slow or weak cranking from a deteriorated starter assembly
• Clicking at key start when the solenoid or drive is no longer functioning correctly
• Starting-system replacement on Mazda 3, Mazda 5, CX-7, or Mazda 6 models with Mitsubishi OE-style fitment

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, model, and starter configuration before installation. Confirm clockwise rotation, 12-volt electrical system, 11-tooth pinion count, and closed nose cone design against the original unit. Mounting bolts and shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as required by the vehicle application. Compare the existing starter to the replacement part number N17914 before final installation.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries NEW STARTER parts are built for replacement use in starting-system service and are matched to the OE manufacturer reference listed for this application. N17914 is specified for the Mazda fitments shown and is intended to restore proper starter function when the original unit is worn or failed.