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Denso 281-6001 Starter
| Brand | Denso 281-6001 |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12.0 |
| Family | Valeo oe |
| Power Rating | 1.1 |
| Starter Rotation | Counterclockwise |
| Product line | Starter Motor - New |
| Fits | Acura, Audi, and Volkswagen · 63 vehicles |
OE direct replacement. Built for factory-original performance and dependable starting.
Remanufactured starter. A value-focused choice that recycles usable parts and materials.
High-voltage tested. Armatures and field coils are checked for reliable electrical performance.
Cross-references BBB Industries 17970, DNS S17810 and Lester 17970 for the same application. See all 16.
Denso 281-6001 New Starter Overview
The Denso 281-6001 new starter is a 12-volt, 1.1 kW starter built for direct replacement use on select Volkswagen, Audi, and Acura applications. It is engineered for counterclockwise rotation and is designed to deliver consistent cranking performance in cold and hot weather conditions.
DENSO’s New Starter line draws on its OE electrical component experience and focuses on exact fit, bench-tested performance, and durable internal construction. For drivers searching for a starter for Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Jetta, or Audi A3 applications, this part number is a fitment-specific replacement option.
Key Features
- 12.0-volt starter with 1.1 power rating
- Counterclockwise starter rotation
- High-voltage tested armature and field coils
- Premium copper terminals for stable electrical current
- All-new bearings, brushes, and seals
- Bench-tested for factory-original performance
Product Details
The Denso 281-6001 is a remanufactured starter built around OE-style electrical performance and replacement-grade reliability. Internal components are tested and renewed to support strong cranking torque, while copper terminals and validated commutators help maintain dependable starting performance. This starter is a practical choice for owners needing a Volkswagen Tiguan starter, Volkswagen Jetta starter, or Audi A3 starter with the correct 1.1 kW specification.
This part cross-references BBB Industries 17970 and Remy 17390 for the same application. The Denso 281-6001 also aligns with OE-style replacement needs for select Volkswagen and Audi platforms, including Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Beetle, and Volkswagen Golf R applications.
What This Starter Helps Address
- Slow or weak engine cranking
- No-start conditions caused by starter wear
- Intermittent starting from worn brushes or terminals
- Electrical resistance issues at the starter connection points
- Cold-weather or heat-related starting difficulty
Installation Notes and Fitment
Compatible With 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, N/A; 2016-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A; 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A; 2011-2016 Volkswagen CC, N/A; 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; 2012-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A; 2012-2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A; 2012-2014 Volkswagen GTI, N/A; 2012-2013 Audi A3, N/A; 2012-2013 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; 2013 Volkswagen Golf R, N/A; 2012 Volkswagen Eos, N/A; 2012 Volkswagen Golf R, N/A; 2011 Acura RL, N/A; 2006-2011 Audi A3, N/A; 2007-2011 Volkswagen Eos, N/A; 2009-2011 Volkswagen GTI, N/A; 2006-2011 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; 2010-2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A; 2009-2010 Audi TT Quattro, N/A; 2010 Volkswagen Golf City, N/A; 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; 2009 Volkswagen CC, N/A; 2008-2009 Volkswagen Golf City, N/A; 2008 Volkswagen R32, N/A; 2007 Volkswagen Golf City, N/A.
Verify the vehicle’s starter rotation, voltage, and OE-equivalent application before installation. This starter is listed for vehicles without start/stop system in the noted 2012 Volkswagen Golf R application.
Quality Assurance
DENSO remanufactured starters are subjected to testing and component replacement procedures that include high-voltage checks, refinished commutators, replacement copper terminals, and final bench testing. The result is a replacement starter built to meet factory-original performance expectations for select Volkswagen, Audi, and Acura vehicles.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Transmission | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Tiguan Limited | — | — | — | N/A | OE Equivalent; Starter Motor - New |
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | Wolfsburg Edition | — | — | N/A | OE Equivalent; Starter Motor - New |
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Tiguan Limited | — | — | — | N/A | OE Equivalent; Starter Motor - New |
| 2016 | Volkswagen | CC | Trend | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | Trendline | — | — | N/A | OE Equivalent; Starter Motor - New |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | CC | Sportline | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Trendline | — | Automatic | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | Trendline | — | — | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | CC | Sportline | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | GTI | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | Trendline | — | — | N/A | OE Equivalent; Starter Motor - New |
| 2013 | Audi | A3 | Base | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Turbo | Hatchback | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | CC | Sportline | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Golf R | — | — | — | N/A | OE Equivalent; Starter Motor - New |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | GTI | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta | — | — | Automatic | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | Trendline | — | — | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2012 | Audi | A3 | Base | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Beetle | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | CC | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Eos | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Golf R | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1Kw; For Vehicle Except Start/Stop System; Engine Code : Ta2; Manufacturer; Bosch; Starter Motor - New |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | GTI | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2011 | Acura | RL | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2011 | Audi | A3 | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | CC | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 Kw; Starter Motor - New |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Eos | Komfort | — | Automatic Dual Clutch | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | GTI | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2010 | Audi | A3 | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2010 | Audi | TT Quattro | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Eos | Komfort | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf City | — | — | Automatic | N/A | 1.1 Kw; 1.1 kW; Bosch; Starter Motor - New |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | GTI | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Jetta | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Passat | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; w/Internal Thru Bolts; New Starter |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2009 | Audi | A3 | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2009 | Audi | TT Quattro | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | CC | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Eos | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Golf City | — | — | Automatic | N/A | 1.1 kW; Starter Motor - New |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | GTI | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Passat | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; w/Internal Thru Bolts; New Starter |
| 2008 | Audi | A3 | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Eos | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Golf City | — | — | Automatic | N/A | 1.1 kW; Starter Motor - New |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Passat | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; w/Internal Thru Bolts; New Starter |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | R32 | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2007 | Audi | A3 | — | — | Automatic Dual Clutch | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Eos | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Golf City | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Passat | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; w/Internal Thru Bolts; New Starter |
| 2006 | Audi | A3 | — | — | — | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLI | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; New Starter |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Passat | — | — | Manual | N/A | 1.1 kW; w/Internal Thru Bolts; New Starter |
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