Denso 280-0330 Starter

Denso Reman Starter for OE-Style Starting Performance

The Denso 280-0330 reman starter is built for 12-volt applications that need dependable cranking performance and OE-style fit. With a 1.6 kW power rating and clockwise rotation, it serves as a direct replacement starter for select Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe models.

Denso’s Reman Starter line focuses on restoring core components to factory-level function through testing, refinishing, and replacement of wear items. This makes the 280-0330 a practical choice for drivers looking for a remanufactured starter that matches the electrical and mechanical demands of everyday starting systems.

Key Features

• 12.0-volt remanufactured starter for starting-system replacement
• 1.6 kW power rating for strong cranking output
• Clockwise starter rotation
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils
• Refinished and performance-validated commutators
• Premium copper terminals for consistent electrical current
• New bearings, brushes, and seals

Detailed Product Overview

Denso remanufactured starters are processed with a test-and-replace routine that focuses on electrical integrity and repeatable operation. Armatures and field coils are high-voltage tested, commutators are refinished and validated, and terminals and fasteners are replaced with copper components where required. The result is a reman starter engineered to deliver factory-original starting behavior in the vehicles it was built for.

Fits 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe, N/A; Fits 2004-2008 Toyota Corolla, N/A; Fits 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix, N/A; Fits 2003 Toyota Corolla, N/A with Cold Spec. This Denso 280-0330 starter also cross-references ACDelco 336-1768 for the same application.

What This Starter Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starting due to worn internal starter components
• Voltage loss at the starter terminals
• Cold-weather starting complaints on the specified 2003 Toyota Corolla application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify 12-volt system requirements, clockwise rotation, and 1.6 kW specification before installation. Confirm the vehicle application against the listed fitment for 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe, 2004-2008 Toyota Corolla, and 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix. Inspect battery condition, cable integrity, and charging-system output during replacement to avoid repeat starter failure.

Quality Assurance

Denso reman starters are bench-tested before release to confirm starting performance. The reman process includes electrical testing, component renewal, and validation of critical wear surfaces to support consistent operation in the intended Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe applications.