MPA Electrical 16238 Starter Motor

Starter for Toyota Celica, Corona and Pickup

MPA Electrical 16238 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for direct-drive applications with a clockwise rotation and 9-tooth drive. It is specified for select Toyota Celica, Corona, and Pickup models with an R-terminal, making it a focused replacement for common Toyota starter service needs.

MPA Electrical’s Remanufactured line provides a remanufactured electrical replacement option for starting-system repairs. This starter is built around a Nippondenso manufacturer design and the listed 1.0 kW rating for the specified Toyota applications.

• Direct drive starter design
• 1.0 kW power rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive
• Nippondenso manufacturer specification
• MPA Electrical part number 16238

This starter is used for Toyota Celica, Corona, and Pickup starting-system service where the original application calls for a direct-drive, R-terminal unit. It cross-references BBB Industries 16238 for the same application.

Use this starter when diagnosing no-crank conditions, slow cranking, intermittent starter engagement, starter motor wear, or electrical starting failure on the listed Toyota vehicles. It is also a direct replacement choice when the original starter matches the specified rotation, tooth count, and voltage requirements.

Fitment and installation notes

• Fits 1975-1980 Toyota Celica, N/A, w/ Direct Drive, w/ R-terminal; Remanufactured
• Fits 1972-1980 Toyota Corona, N/A, w/ Direct Drive, w/ R-terminal; Remanufactured
• Fits 1975-1980 Toyota Pickup, N/A, w/ Direct Drive, w/ R-terminal; Remanufactured
• Fits 1971-1974 Toyota Celica, N/A, w/ R-terminal; Remanufactured

Confirm the vehicle’s starter configuration before installation, including direct-drive layout, R-terminal requirement, 12-volt system, clockwise rotation, and 9-tooth engagement. Verify the original unit against MPA Electrical 16238 and the vehicle’s existing mounting and electrical connections before replacement.

Quality assurance

This remanufactured starter is built to the listed specifications for the confirmed Toyota applications and follows the MPA Electrical Remanufactured product line format for electrical replacement parts.