Remy 17326 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Volkswagen Applications

Remy Premium Remanufactured Starter Part Number 17326 is a 12-volt, direct drive starter built for select Volkswagen Cabriolet, Golf, and Jetta applications. It uses an open nose design, clockwise rotation, and a 9-tooth pinion to match the specified OE-style starting system requirements.

As part of Remy Premium Remanufactured, this starter is remanufactured to support dependable engine cranking in compatible Volkswagen starting systems. The OE manufacturer reference is Bosch, and the unit includes a pulley as listed in the product data.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured starter, Part Number 17326
• 12V electrical system with 1.0 power rating
• Direct drive design for OE-style starting performance
• Open nose configuration with clockwise rotation
• 9-pinion-tooth starter gear specification
• OE manufacturer reference: Bosch
• Pulley included per product attributes

Fitment Details

• Fits 1992-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A
• Fits 1991-1992 Volkswagen Golf, N/A
• Fits 1985-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; revised (spoked) flywheel
• Fits 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A; revised (spoked) flywheel; to 10/1990
• Fits 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A; from 10/1990
• Fits 1987-1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A; revised (spoked) flywheel
• Fits 1985-1990 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; revised (spoked) flywheel

This part cross-references Bosch (e.g., 0-001-212-400, 0-001-212-401) for the same application.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-crank conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starting performance in the ignition circuit
• Starter noise related to worn internal components
• Fitment issues on Volkswagen models requiring the revised (spoked) flywheel

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, model, and flywheel configuration before installation. This starter is listed for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, and Cabriolet applications with specific revised (spoked) flywheel notes on several fitments, so matching the OE configuration is important for proper engagement.

Verify 12-volt system compatibility, clockwise rotation, open nose style, and 9-tooth pinion count against the removed unit before installation. Compare the existing starter to Remy 17326 and check the Bosch cross-reference numbers when confirming application details.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are remanufactured to meet application-specific requirements for electrical starting systems. This starter is built around the listed OE manufacturer reference and published specifications for Volkswagen fitment.