MPA Electrical 12393N Starter Motor

Starter for Infiniti QX4 and Nissan Pathfinder

MPA Electrical 12393N is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.4 kW rating. It uses a clockwise rotation and a 9-tooth drive, making it a direct-fit electrical starting component for select Infiniti QX4 and Nissan Pathfinder applications.

Key Features

• Permanent magnet gear reduction starter design
• 1.4 kW output for 12-volt starting systems
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Manufactured by Mitsubishi
• MPA Electrical part number 12393N

Detailed Description

This MPA Electrical starter is engineered for vehicles that use a Mitsubishi-built, permanent magnet gear reduction unit. The compact gear reduction design helps deliver strong cranking performance in a 12-volt starting system, while the clockwise rotation and 9-tooth drive match the listed OE-style applications. Part number 12393N cross-references BBB Industries 17683 for the same application.

Compatible With 1997-2000 Infiniti QX4 and 1996-2000 Nissan Pathfinder. If you are replacing a worn starter on an Infiniti QX4 or Nissan Pathfinder, confirm the original unit’s rotation, tooth count, and electrical specifications before installation.

Common Starting Issues It May Solve

• Engine cranks slowly or inconsistently
• Starter clicks but does not engage properly
• No-crank condition caused by a failed starter motor
• Intermittent starting after repeated key cycles
• Starter drive wear related to tooth or rotation mismatch

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter specifications against the listed 12-volt, clockwise, 9-tooth configuration before replacement. Inspect battery condition, cable connections, and charging system output during diagnosis, since poor electrical supply can mimic starter failure. Confirm fitment by year and model for 1997-2000 Infiniti QX4 and 1996-2000 Nissan Pathfinder.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical New line components are cataloged with application-specific specifications to support accurate replacement selection. This starter is identified by part number 12393N and the listed Mitsubishi design details for fitment verification.