MPA Electrical 16880 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Select Geo and Isuzu

MPA Electrical 16880 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with a direct drive design and a Nippondenso-style configuration. It is specified for vehicles that need an 0.8 kW starter with clockwise rotation and an 8-tooth drive.

This starter is a fitment-based replacement for select 1985-1989 Chevrolet Spectrum, 1985-1989 Isuzu I-Mark, 1985-1988 Pontiac Sunburst, and 1989 Geo Spectrum applications. The MPA Electrical remanufactured line focuses on restoring starter performance to meet the needs of everyday electrical starting systems.

Key Features

• Part number: 16880
• Remanufactured starter assembly
• Direct drive design
• 0.8 kW rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-tooth drive configuration
• Built to Nippondenso specifications

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 16880 is a remanufactured starter for compact import and domestic-badged vehicles that use a Nippondenso-style starting system. The direct drive layout, 0.8 kW output, clockwise rotation, and 8-tooth drive make it a targeted replacement for the original starter design used on select Chevrolet Spectrum, Geo Spectrum, Pontiac Sunburst, and Isuzu I-Mark models. This part cross-references BBB Industries 16879 for the same application.

Common Starting Problems It Can Address

• Engine cranking slowly or inconsistently
• No-crank condition when the key is turned
• Starter motor failure from worn internal components
• Intermittent engagement with the flywheel
• Electrical starting issues tied to a failing original starter

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter specifications before installation, including voltage, rotation, tooth count, and mounting style. Confirm the application against the listed fitment for 1985-1989 Chevrolet Spectrum, 1985-1989 Isuzu I-Mark, 1985-1988 Pontiac Sunburst, and 1989 Geo Spectrum. Check battery condition, cable integrity, and charging-system output during replacement to avoid repeat starting issues.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for application-specific fitment and electrical performance. The 16880 starter is produced to match the listed Nippondenso-style configuration for the vehicles shown above.