MPA Electrical 16922 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Mazda and Mercury

MPA Electrical Part Number 16922 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with a direct drive design and clockwise rotation. It uses an 8-tooth drive and a 0.9 kW rating, making it a direct replacement option for select Mazda Protege, MX-3, 323, B2200, and Mercury Capri and Tracer applications.

This remanufactured starter is part of MPA Electrical’s Remanufactured line, focused on replacement starting components for vehicle repair and maintenance. If you are searching for a starter motor for a 2000-2003 Mazda Protege or a remanufactured starter for a 1987-1989 Mercury Tracer, Part Number 16922 is built for those confirmed applications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for electrical, charging, and starting system repair
• Direct drive configuration for confirmed vehicle applications
• 0.9 kW rating for 12-volt systems
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-tooth drive design
• Manufactured by Mitsubishi
• Part Number 16922 for easy identification

Detailed Product Information

MPA Electrical 16922 is a remanufactured starter designed around the listed electrical and mechanical specifications: 12 volts, direct drive, clockwise rotation, 8 teeth, and a 0.9 kW rating. These details matter when replacing a starter on Mazda Protege, Mazda MX-3, Mazda 323, Mazda B2200, Mercury Capri, or Mercury Tracer models, since starter configuration must match the vehicle’s original setup. This part cross-references Bosch 17200 for the same application.

Compatible With 2000-2003 Mazda Protege, N/A; 1999 Mazda Protege, N/A; 1990-1998 Mazda Protege, N/A; 1992-1996 Mazda MX-3, N/A; 1986-1995 Mazda 323, N/A; 1991-1994 Mercury Capri, N/A; 1987-1989 Mazda B2200, N/A; and 1987-1989 Mercury Tracer, N/A. Part Number 16922 also appears in interchange listings with several OE and aftermarket references for these vehicle applications.

Common Replacement Uses

• Starter motor failure with no-crank condition
• Slow cranking on Mazda Protege, MX-3, or 323 models
• Intermittent starting caused by worn starter internals
• Clicking at key start with a confirmed 12-volt starter circuit
• Replacement for a direct drive starter with clockwise rotation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and starter configuration before installation. Confirm direct drive layout, clockwise rotation, 12-volt system voltage, 8-tooth drive count, and the 0.9 kW specification against the original unit. On Mazda Protege, Mazda MX-3, Mazda 323, Mazda B2200, Mercury Capri, and Mercury Tracer applications, matching the original starter style is important for proper engagement and starting performance.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical’s Remanufactured line provides a remanufactured replacement starter built to the listed specifications and application coverage. The Mitsubishi manufacturer designation and detailed interchange references support accurate part matching for repair work.