MPA Electrical 17926 Starter Motor

Starter for Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen

MPA Electrical 17926 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for select Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg applications. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design with a 1.7 kW rating and clockwise rotation for OE-style starting performance.

This remanufactured starter is built by MPA Electrical and uses Bosch manufacturing specifications. It is a direct-fit replacement for vehicles that need a 9-tooth starter with the correct rotation and electrical output for reliable engine cranking.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for charging and starting system repair
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 1.7 kW output for 12-volt systems
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Built to Bosch specifications
• Part number: 17926

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 17926 is a remanufactured starter designed for vehicles that require a Bosch-style permanent magnet gear reduction unit. The 1.7 kW rating, 12-volt electrical setup, clockwise rotation, and 9-tooth drive make it a precise match for the listed Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg fitments. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Porsche Cayenne or sourcing a remanufactured starter for an Audi Q7 built through 11/2006, this unit provides the correct core specifications for the application.

The MPA Electrical remanufactured line focuses on replacement components that follow OE-style fitment and operating characteristics. Part number 17926 also cross-references Four Seasons 17926 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2008-2010 Porsche Cayenne, N/A
• Fits 2004-2006 Porsche Cayenne, N/A
• Fits 2007 Audi Q7, N/A; to 11/2006
• Fits 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A

Common Replacement Symptoms

• Engine cranks slowly or intermittently
• Starter clicks but does not engage
• No-crank condition with a charged battery
• Grinding noise during engine start
• Starter motor failure from wear or heat damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the starter drive tooth count, clockwise rotation, voltage, and mounting configuration before installation. Confirm the vehicle build date on 2007 Audi Q7 applications, since fitment is listed through 11/2006. Inspect battery condition, cable connections, and charging system output during replacement to avoid repeat starting issues.

Quality Assurance

This MPA Electrical remanufactured starter is built to Bosch specifications for the listed applications and is intended to restore proper starting performance in compatible Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg vehicles.