MPA Electrical 6487S Starter Motor

Starter for Saab 9-3 and Saturn LS Applications

MPA Electrical 6487S is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.7 kW rating. It uses clockwise rotation and an 11-tooth drive, making it a direct-fit starting component for select Saab and Saturn vehicles.

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
• 11-tooth drive
• Manufacturer listed as Delco
• Part number 6487S

Product Details

This MPA Electrical starter is built for direct replacement in select 2000 Saturn LS, 2000 Saturn LS1, 2000 Saturn LW1, and 2003 Saab 9-3 applications. The remanufactured construction restores the starter to service-ready condition, while the permanent magnet gear reduction layout supports efficient cranking in a compact package. If you are searching for a 2003 Saab 9-3 starter or a 2000 Saturn LS starter, 6487S is the reference number to verify.

This part cross-references AMS Automotive 6487 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Intermittent starting after key turn
• Starter drive engagement issues
• Electrical starting system failure diagnosis

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle’s year, make, model, rotation, tooth count, and electrical specifications before installation. Match the existing starter configuration to the 12-volt, clockwise, 11-tooth, 1.7 kW design listed for part number 6487S. Inspect battery condition, cable connections, and charging system output during replacement to avoid repeat starting complaints.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for replacement use in starting-system service. This unit is identified with Delco manufacturer data and is cataloged for the listed Saab 9-3 and Saturn LS-family applications.