MPA Electrical 6471SN Starter Motor

Starter for GM V8 Applications

MPA Electrical 6471SN is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.7 kW rating. It uses clockwise rotation and a 9-tooth drive, making it a direct-fit replacement for a range of Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile vehicles.

Fits 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, N/A; Fits 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, N/A; Fits 2005-2010 Cadillac STS, N/A; Fits 2004-2009 Cadillac SRX, N/A; Fits 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR, N/A; Fits 1995-2005 Cadillac DeVille, N/A; Fits 2004-2005 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A; Fits 1995-2004 Cadillac Seville, N/A; Fits 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora, N/A; Fits 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, N/A; Fits 1995-2002 Cadillac Eldorado, N/A.

Key Features

• Permanent magnet gear reduction starter design for efficient cranking performance
• 1.7 kW output for 12-volt starting systems
• Clockwise rotation with a 9-tooth drive
• Delco manufacturer specification
• Direct replacement coverage for multiple Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile applications

Detailed Description

The MPA Electrical 6471SN starter is engineered for GM vehicles that use a Delco-style starting system. Its permanent magnet gear reduction construction helps deliver strong starter engagement in a compact design, while the 1.7 kW rating supports dependable engine cranking under normal starting conditions. This part number, 6471SN, is listed for applications including the Cadillac DeVille, Cadillac Seville, Cadillac Eldorado, Buick Lucerne, and Cadillac DTS.

This part cross-references AMS Automotive 6471 and 6477 for the same application. The 6471SN starter also aligns with OE-style replacement needs for drivers searching for a starter for 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, a starter for 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, or a starter for 1995-2005 Cadillac DeVille.

What It Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or improper starter drive engagement
• Replacement needs for worn Delco-style starters

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s starter specifications before installation, including 12-volt system requirements, clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive count, and Delco application details. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model, especially on Cadillac STS, Cadillac SRX, and Pontiac Bonneville applications where engine and starting-system configurations can vary.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical supplies this starter as a new replacement part built to match the listed application requirements for GM vehicles. The Delco specification and OE-style fitment data support accurate part selection for the vehicles shown above.