Denso 280-0100 Starter

Denso Reman Starter for Toyota Corolla

The Denso 280-0100 reman starter is a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation starter built for direct replacement on select Toyota Corolla applications. It is engineered around Denso OE starter design and remanufactured with tested electrical components for dependable cranking performance in everyday driving and cold-weather starts.

Key Features

• 12.0V starter with 1.4 kW power rating
• Clockwise starter rotation
• Denso OE family remanufactured starter
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils
• Refinished and performance-validated commutators
• Premium copper terminals for stable electrical current
• New bearings, brushes, and seals

Product Details

Denso reman starters are rebuilt through a controlled test-and-replace process that focuses on electrical integrity, mechanical wear points, and bench-tested output. The 280-0100 follows that approach with replaced copper terminals and fasteners, tested armatures and field coils, and final bench verification to confirm factory-style operation. For drivers searching for a reman starter for Toyota Corolla 1994-1997 or a 1997 Toyota Corolla starter replacement, this unit matches the listed application and specifications.

The Denso reman starter line is based on Denso OE starter technology, which is known for compact packaging and efficient gear-reduction performance. This part number, 280-0100, is also a direct reference point for shoppers comparing OE-style starter replacements across the aftermarket.

This part cross-references Toyota (e.g., 28100-16270) for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Electrical resistance at worn terminals or internal contacts
• Cold-weather starting issues on listed Corolla applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1997 Toyota Corolla, N/A. Fits 1994-1996 Toyota Corolla, N/A. Confirm the vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system, clockwise rotation requirement, and 1.4 kW specification before installation. Compare the original starter’s mounting, connector layout, and application notes to the vehicle identification data to verify the correct replacement. The part number 280-0100 should be matched to the listed Corolla fitment before removal of the existing unit.

Quality Assurance

Denso remanufactured starters are subjected to high-voltage testing, component replacement, refinishing, and bench testing before release. That process is used to verify electrical performance and consistent operation for the listed Toyota Corolla applications.