MPA Electrical 17270 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Metro, Swift, Firefly

MPA Electrical remanufactured starter 17270 is a 12-volt, direct drive unit built for select Chevrolet Metro, Suzuki Swift, Pontiac Firefly, Geo Metro, Chevrolet Sprint, and Suzuki Forsa applications. It uses a clockwise rotation and an 8-tooth drive, with a 0.8 kW rating for the specified small-displacement starting systems.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Direct drive design for the listed applications
• 0.8 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-tooth drive configuration
• Manufacturer listed as Mitsubishi/Nippondenso

Product Details

This starter is built for vehicles that use the direct drive starter type and the specified Mitsubishi/Nippondenso-style configuration. Part number 17270 is listed for 1985-2001 coverage across multiple compact models, including Chevrolet Metro, Suzuki Swift, Pontiac Firefly, Geo Metro, Chevrolet Sprint, and Suzuki Forsa. This part cross-references Bosch 17270 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a remanufactured starter for 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro, 1989-2001 Suzuki Swift, or 1996-2000 Pontiac Firefly, this unit matches the listed electrical and drive specifications. The part number 17270 also appears in interchange listings for several OE and aftermarket references used on these compact vehicles.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow cranking during engine start
• No-crank conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starting from worn internal starter components
• Starter noise related to drive or engagement wear
• Starting system issues on direct drive 12-volt applications

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s starter type, rotation, tooth count, voltage, and mounting configuration before installation. This starter is listed for direct drive applications only, so confirm the original unit matches the same design and electrical specifications. Use the vehicle’s year, make, and model fitment data to confirm application before replacing the starter.

Fits 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro, N/A. Fits 1989-2001 Suzuki Swift, N/A. Fits 1996-2000 Pontiac Firefly, N/A. Fits 1989-1997 Geo Metro, N/A. Fits 1990-1991 Chevrolet Sprint, N/A. Fits 1985-1988 Chevrolet Sprint, N/A. Fits 1985-1991 Pontiac Firefly, N/A. Fits 1989 Chevrolet Sprint, N/A. Fits 1985-1988 Suzuki Forsa, N/A.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are built to meet the listed application requirements for voltage, rotation, drive type, and tooth count. Part number 17270 is cataloged for direct replacement use on the specified compact vehicle applications.