MPA Electrical 12198 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for GM and Isuzu Applications

MPA Electrical 12198 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with a direct drive design and a 1.5 kW rating. It uses a clockwise rotation and a 9-tooth drive, making it a fitment-focused replacement for a wide range of GM compact and midsize vehicles, including Buick Century, Chevrolet Cavalier, and Pontiac 6000 applications.

This starter is part of MPA Electrical’s remanufactured line, offering a service replacement option for vehicles that need a Delco-style starter configuration. The 12198 part number is also useful when searching by interchange references for older Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Isuzu starting systems.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for electrical, charging, and starting system repair
• Direct drive design for Delco applications
• 1.5 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive gear
• Fits select 1983-1993 Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Isuzu models

Fitment and Application Details

• Fits 1993 Buick Century, N/A
• Fits 1984-1989 Buick Century, N/A
• Fits 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A
• Fits 1984-1989 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A
• Fits 1993 Chevrolet Corsica, N/A
• Fits 1987-1990 Chevrolet Corsica, N/A
• Fits 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, N/A
• Fits 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, N/A
• Fits 1990-1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A
• Fits 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, N/A
• Fits 1984-1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, N/A
• Fits 1989-1991 Isuzu Trooper, N/A
• Fits 1984-1991 Pontiac 6000, N/A

Additional vehicle coverage includes Buick Regal, Chevrolet Celebrity, Chevrolet Lumina APV, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac Tempest, Pontiac Trans Sport, Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, Cadillac Cimarron, Oldsmobile Firenza, Pontiac Fiero, Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Citation II, Pontiac J2000 Sunbird, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix. If you are replacing a starter on a Buick Century, Chevrolet Cavalier, or Pontiac 6000, confirm the original starter style and terminal configuration before ordering.

What This Starter Helps Solve

• Engine no-crank condition caused by starter failure
• Slow or inconsistent cranking during startup
• Starter drive wear that prevents proper engagement
• Electrical starting issues on Delco-style 12-volt systems
• Replacement needs for remanufactured OE-style starter service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original starter’s rotation, tooth count, voltage, and mounting style before installation. Some listed applications include special notes such as 10mm battery terminal or first-production configurations, so match the original unit carefully on Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Corsica, and related GM platforms. This part cross-references AMS Automotive 6312 and 6322 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are built for direct replacement use in specified applications and are identified by OE-style fitment data and interchange references. Part number 12198 is cataloged for confirmed vehicle coverage across multiple GM and Isuzu models.