MPA Electrical 17764N Starter Motor

Starter for Hyundai and Kia Applications

MPA Electrical 17764N is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a clockwise rotation. It uses an 8-tooth drive and a 1.2 kW rating for direct replacement service on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

This starter is a New line MPA Electrical unit sourced through Mando manufacturing, built for OE-style fitment on applications such as Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tiburon, XG350, XG300 and Kia Sportage, Optima, Magentis, Sedona, Amanti.

• Permanent magnet gear reduction starter design
• 1.2 kW output for 12-volt starting systems
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-tooth drive configuration
• Direct replacement for select Hyundai and Kia models
• Part number: 17764N

Detailed Product Overview

MPA Electrical 17764N is a replacement starter engineered for vehicles that use a 12-volt electrical system and a clockwise-rotating, 8-tooth starter drive. The permanent magnet gear reduction layout supports compact packaging and efficient cranking performance, while the 1.2 kW rating matches the electrical demand of the listed applications. This starter fits 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, 1999-2005 Hyundai Sonata, 2003-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, 2002-2005 Hyundai XG350, 2001 Hyundai XG300, 2004-2006 Kia Amanti, 2001-2006 Kia Magentis, 2001-2006 Kia Optima, and 2002-2005 Kia Sedona. It also fits 2005-2009 Kia Sportage, making it a practical OE-style replacement for Hyundai and Kia starting system repairs. Part number 17764N is also referenced under BBB Industries 17764 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak cranking during startup
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter motor failure from wear or electrical breakdown
• Starting issues tied to incorrect rotation or drive tooth count

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, rotation, voltage, tooth count, and mounting configuration before installation. Confirm that the original unit uses a clockwise, 8-tooth, 12-volt starter with a 1.2 kW specification. Compare the existing starter to MPA Electrical 17764N and check connector and mounting alignment before final tightening.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical’s New line starter is built to replacement specifications for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications. The unit is manufactured by Mando and cross-references OE-style service part numbers used in the same starting system applications.