Denso 280-0151 Starter

Denso Reman Starter for Toyota Tacoma

The Denso 280-0151 reman starter is a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation starter built for Toyota Tacoma applications that need dependable cranking performance. With a 1.4 kW power rating and DENSO OE family engineering, it is a direct-fit replacement for select Tacoma models from 1995-2004.

Denso remanufactured starters are rebuilt with a focus on electrical integrity and consistent bench-tested output. This part cross-references ACDelco 336-1638 and Bosch SR3241X for the same application.

Key Features

• 12.0-volt starter with clockwise rotation
• 1.4 kW power rating for Toyota Tacoma starting systems
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils
• Refinished commutators with performance validation
• Premium copper terminals for stable electrical current
• New bearings, brushes, and seals
• Bench-tested to factory-original performance standards

Product Details

Denso reman starters are built from the company’s OE electrical component experience and remanufacturing process. The 280-0151 is rebuilt with replaced terminals and fasteners, tested armatures and field coils, and renewed wear components to help deliver reliable cranking torque in hot and cold weather. For drivers searching for a reman starter for Toyota Tacoma 1995-2004, this unit provides an OE-style electrical replacement with the correct voltage, rotation, and power rating.

Compatible With Toyota Tacoma starter replacement needs across 1995-1996, 1997-2000, 2001-2004, and 2002-2004 model years, including standard and cold-spec applications noted in the fitment data. The Denso 280-0151 is a practical choice when the original starter shows wear or inconsistent engagement.

What It Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter wear
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Electrical resistance from worn terminals or brushes
• Starting issues in hot or cold weather

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, engine configuration, and cold-spec notes before ordering. Confirm the starter rotation, voltage, and power rating match the original unit. Inspect battery condition, cable connections, and charging-system output during installation to avoid repeat starting problems. Use the fitment notes for the exact Toyota Tacoma application, including 1.4 kW and cold-spec references.

Quality Assurance

Denso remanufactured starters undergo high-voltage testing, component replacement, and final bench testing before release. The reman process is designed to reduce returns by checking the armature, field coils, commutator, terminals, and fasteners against factory-style performance requirements.