MPA Electrical 17765N Starter

Starter for Mazda, Ford, and Kia Applications

MPA Electrical 17765N is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.0 kW rating. It uses a Mitsubishi-style configuration with clockwise rotation and a 10-tooth drive for direct replacement use on select Kia, Mazda, and Ford vehicles.

Key Features

• Permanent magnet gear reduction starter design
• 1.0 kW output for starting performance
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 10-tooth drive gear
• Mitsubishi manufacturer specification
• MPA Electrical part number 17765N

Fitment and Application

Compatible with select vehicles including Fits 2001-2005 Kia Rio, N/A; Fits 1999-2003 Mazda Protege, N/A; Fits 2000-2003 Mazda Protege, N/A; Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, N/A; Fits 1993-2002 Mazda 626, N/A; Fits 1993-1997 Ford Probe, N/A; and Fits 1993-1997 Mazda MX-6, N/A. This part cross-references BBB Industries 17765 for the same application.

MPA Electrical 17765N also cross-references OE-style starter numbers used across these platforms, including 36100-2X000 and M0T80381.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or inconsistent engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Grinding or weak engagement at the flywheel
• Electrical starting issues on 12-volt systems
• Replacement needs for Mitsubishi PMGR starter applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the starter’s clockwise rotation, 10-tooth drive, 12-volt system, and 1.0 kW rating before installation. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model, and on 2000-2003 Mazda Protege vehicles, verify the vehicle is equipped with a PMGR Mitsubishi starter motor as noted in the fitment data. Compare the original unit to the replacement part number 17765N and connector/indexing details before final installation.

Quality Assurance

Built to the listed Mitsubishi specification and supplied under the MPA Electrical New product line, this starter is intended for direct-fit replacement use on the confirmed applications above.