MPA Electrical 19420 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Volkswagen and Audi

MPA Electrical Part Number 19420 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.7 kW rating. It uses a clockwise rotation and a 9-tooth drive, making it a direct-fit starting component for select Volkswagen Touareg and Audi A8 Quattro applications with a Valeo starter motor.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for compact starting performance
• 1.7 kW output
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Manufactured by Valeo

Product Details

MPA Electrical 19420 is built for vehicles that use a Valeo starter motor and matches the listed electrical and mechanical specifications for the application. This starter is a practical replacement for select 2004-2006 Audi A8 Quattro and 2004-2006 Volkswagen Touareg models, as well as 2007-2009 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles equipped with a Valeo starter motor. The part number 19420 is also referenced in interchange listings for related OE and aftermarket applications.

This part cross-references Four Seasons 17888 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Slow cranking during engine start
• No-crank condition caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starting problems
• Grinding or weak engagement at startup
• Electrical starting issues tied to worn starter components

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm the vehicle uses a Valeo starter motor before ordering.
• Verify clockwise rotation, 12 volts, 1.7 kW rating, and 9-tooth drive match the original unit.
• Inspect battery condition, cables, and charging system before installing a replacement starter.
• Compare the original starter housing and mounting points to the replacement part number 19420.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt to restore starter function for the specified vehicle applications. This starter is identified for direct replacement use on compatible Volkswagen Touareg and Audi A8 Quattro fitments listed above.