MPA Electrical 16408 Starter

OE Replacement Starter

This remanufactured starter is built for direct OE-style replacement and consistent starting performance. It is engineered with a 12-volt wound wire direct drive design and a flange mount for the specified applications. Fits Volkswagen Fox and Audi 80, 90, and 4000 applications listed below.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter built to OE fit, form, and function standards.
• 12.0-volt electrical design for standard starting-system applications.
• Wound wire direct drive construction for dependable engagement.
• Bosch family design with clockwise rotation.
• 9-tooth drive and flange mounting type.

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical part number 16408 is a remanufactured starter intended for vehicles that use a Bosch-family, clockwise-rotation starter with a 9-tooth drive and flange mount. The 1.0 power rating and 12-volt design align with the original starting-system requirements for the listed Volkswagen and Audi applications. As a remanufactured unit, it is produced to match OE fit, form, and function expectations. Part number 16408 is a practical replacement choice for Volkswagen Fox and Audi 80, 90, and 4000 starting-system service.

What It Helps Solve

• Slow or inconsistent engine cranking.
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure.
• Grinding or poor starter engagement.
• Electrical starting issues tied to worn internal starter components.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the Bosch family, clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive, and flange mount before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s starting-system specifications match the listed fitment for MPA Electrical 16408. Compare the original unit to the replacement starter to ensure the electrical and mounting configuration are the same.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactures this starter in TS16949 certified facilities, supporting consistent production standards and OE-style replacement quality.