Remy 16958 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Volkswagen Vanagon

This Remy Premium Remanufactured starter, part number 16958, is built for 12-volt Volkswagen Vanagon applications from 1981 through 1991. It uses a direct drive design with counterclockwise rotation and a 9-tooth pinion for OE-style starting performance.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured starter for Volkswagen Vanagon
• Part number 16958 for easy identification and ordering
• 12V electrical system with 0.9 power rating
• Direct drive construction for consistent engagement
• Counterclockwise rotation
• Open nose cone design
• 9-tooth pinion
• OE manufacturer listed as Bosch
• Pulley included

Product Details

Remy Premium Remanufactured starters are rebuilt to meet the needs of drivers replacing a worn or failing starting unit with a direct-fit electrical component. This starter is specified for Volkswagen Vanagon models and matches the OE Bosch application profile, making it a practical choice for 1981-1991 Vanagon starting system service. The Remy 16958 starter is also cross-referenced to Bosch-style OE numbers for the same application, including 0-001-212-211 and 003-911-023C.

Compatible With Volkswagen Vanagon models from 1981 through 1991, this starter supports reliable engine cranking in 12-volt systems and is suited to vehicles needing a direct drive, counterclockwise-rotation replacement. Search terms such as Volkswagen Vanagon starter 12V, Remy 16958 starter, and remanufactured Bosch-style Vanagon starter align with this application.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-crank conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starting caused by worn internal starter components
• Starter noise from improper pinion engagement
• Replacement needs for a remanufactured OE-style Vanagon starter

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year and starting system details before installation. This starter is for 12-volt Volkswagen Vanagon applications with counterclockwise rotation, direct drive design, open nose cone, and 9-pinon tooth count. Confirm the OE-style part number match and inspect battery condition, cables, and ground connections during replacement to help ensure proper starting performance.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are built as remanufactured electrical components for replacement use. This starter follows the listed OE manufacturer reference of Bosch and is identified by part number 16958 for accurate application matching.