MPA Electrical 3535MS Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for GM Compact Cars

MPA Electrical 3535MS is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for direct-drive operation and Delco applications. With a 1.5 kW rating, clockwise rotation, and a 9-tooth drive, it is specified for select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles from the early 1980s.

This remanufactured starter is a fitment-based replacement for 1982 Buick Century, 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1981 Buick Skylark, 1980 Buick Skylark, 1980 Chevrolet Citation, 1980 Oldsmobile Omega, and 1980 Pontiac Phoenix. The MPA Electrical 3535MS is also cross-referenced to Anchor 3535 and 3571 for the same application.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for electrical, charging, and starting systems
• Direct drive design for Delco-style starter applications
• 1.5 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Built for select 1980-1982 Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 3535MS is a remanufactured starter engineered around the listed OE-style specifications for early GM compact platforms. The direct drive design, 12-volt rating, and clockwise rotation make it a targeted replacement for vehicles that require the Delco starter configuration shown in the fitment data. For shoppers searching for a starter for 1980 Chevrolet Citation, 1980 Pontiac Phoenix, or 1981 Buick Skylark with cast ear on solenoid, this part number provides a precise application match.

Use the MPA Electrical 3535MS when you need a starter replacement for 1982 Buick Century, 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, or other listed GM models with the same starter specification. The part number 3535MS appears in interchange listings for related OE references, helping confirm application coverage during catalog lookup.

What It Helps Solve

• Engine no-crank condition caused by starter failure
• Slow or inconsistent cranking during startup
• Starter noise related to worn drive or internal components
• Electrical starting issues on listed GM compact cars
• Replacement needs for Delco-style 12-volt starter applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and starter configuration before installation. Confirm clockwise rotation, 12-volt system requirements, 1.5 kW rating, and 9-tooth drive match the original unit. For 1981 Buick Skylark applications, check the note for first production vehicles with cast ear on the solenoid before ordering. Compare the original starter housing and electrical connections to the replacement unit to ensure proper fitment.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical supplies this part as a remanufactured starter built for the listed applications and OE-style specifications. The product line is focused on remanufactured electrical components for starting and charging system service.