MPA Electrical 6481MS Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for GM 3.4L Applications

MPA Electrical 6481MS is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.4 kW rating. It uses clockwise rotation and a 9-tooth drive, making it a direct replacement option for a wide range of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, GMC, Saturn, and Isuzu vehicles.

This remanufactured starter is a practical choice for drivers searching for a starter for 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala, 1998-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, or 1997-2008 Chevrolet Malibu applications. The MPA Electrical remanufactured line focuses on OE-style replacement coverage for common starting-system repairs.

Key Features

• Permanent magnet gear reduction starter design
• 1.4 kW output for 12-volt starting systems
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Remanufactured to replace Delco-style applications
• Part number 6481MS for catalog and interchange lookup

Fitment Coverage

• Fits 1997-2008 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 Chevrolet Uplander, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac G6, N/A
• Fits 1999-2006 Pontiac Montana, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 Saturn Relay, N/A
• Fits 1997-2005 Buick Century, N/A
• Fits 2002-2005 Buick Rendezvous, N/A
• Fits 2005 Buick Terraza, N/A
• Fits 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, N/A
• Fits 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala, N/A
• Fits 1997-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A
• Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, N/A
• Fits 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A
• Fits 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, N/A
• Fits 1997-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, N/A
• Fits 1999-2003 Chevrolet S10, N/A
• Fits 1999-2003 GMC Sonoma, N/A
• Fits 1998-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
• Fits 1999-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A
• Fits 1999-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, N/A
• Fits 1997-2001 Chevrolet Lumina, N/A
• Fits 1999-2000 Isuzu Hombre, N/A
• Fits 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A
• Fits 1997-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport, N/A

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow cranking during engine start
• No-crank conditions when the ignition is turned
• Starter motor failure from worn internal components
• Intermittent starting on GM vehicles with Delco-style fitment
• Replacement needs for high-mileage starting systems

Installation Notes

Confirm the vehicle’s year, make, model, and starter specifications before installation. Match the 12-volt system, clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive, and permanent magnet gear reduction design to the original unit for proper fitment. This part cross-references AMS Automotive 6481 and Airtex Fuel Pumps 6491 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for OE-style replacement use and cataloged for direct application matching across supported GM platforms. Part number 6481MS is listed with Delco manufacturer reference data for fitment verification.