Remy 16146 Starter

Remy 16146 Starter for Audi and Volkswagen

The Remy 16146 is a premium remanufactured 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for reliable engine cranking. It is engineered as a Bosch OE-manufacturer replacement and is listed for select Audi S6, Q7, A8 Quattro, S8, and Volkswagen Touareg applications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from Remy Premium Remanufactured
• Part number: 16146
• 12V electrical system
• 1.4 power rating
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Closed nose cone configuration
• 9-tooth pinion
• Clockwise rotation
• OE manufacturer: Bosch
• Pulley included

Product Details

This Remy starter is built for direct replacement service on Bosch-based starting systems. The closed nose design, 9-pinon-tooth configuration, and clockwise rotation support proper engagement and cranking performance on the listed vehicles. If you are sourcing a Remy 16146 starter for an Audi Q7, Audi S6, or Volkswagen Touareg, this unit matches the specified OE-style architecture for those applications.

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are positioned as remanufactured electrical components for drivers and repair shops that need a replacement starter with OE-manufacturer reference points. This part cross-references Bosch 0-001-108-228 and 0-001-108-229 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2007-2011 Audi S6, N/A
• Fits 2007-2010 Audi Q7, N/A
• Fits 2008-2009 Audi A8 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2007-2009 Audi S8, N/A
• Fits 2007-2009 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A; starter motor featuring a Bosch unit is compatible with this vehicle.
• Fits 2005-2007 Audi A8 Quattro, N/A; starter motor featuring a Bosch unit is compatible with this vehicle.

Common Starting Problems This Part Can Address

• No-crank condition when the ignition is turned
• Slow or weak engine cranking
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter noise from worn internal components
• Failure of the original Bosch-based starter assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE manufacturer reference, pinion tooth count, rotation direction, and nose cone style before installation. Confirm battery condition, charging system output, and cable integrity so the replacement starter is not installed into a system with an underlying electrical fault. Match the vehicle application carefully, especially on Audi A8 Quattro, Audi S8, Audi S6, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg models listed above.

Quality Assurance

This Remy 16146 starter is a premium remanufactured electrical component built to OE-manufacturer specifications for the listed Bosch applications. Remanufactured construction supports replacement of worn starter assemblies while maintaining the required fitment and electrical characteristics for the vehicle platform.