Remy 17610 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Toyota and Lexus

Remy 17610 is a Premium Remanufactured 12-volt starter built for select Toyota and Lexus applications. It uses an offset gear reduction design with an open nose and counterclockwise rotation, making it a direct-fit electrical starting component for the listed vehicles.

This starter is built around a 1.4 power rating and a 13-tooth pinion, with Nippondenso OE manufacturer reference points for application matching. Remy 17610 is a practical replacement choice for drivers servicing Toyota Camry, RAV4, Avalon, Sienna, Solara, Highlander, and Lexus RX300 or ES300 starting systems.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from Remy Premium Remanufactured
• 12V electrical starting component
• 1.4 power rating for listed applications
• Offset gear reduction design
• Open nose configuration
• 13-tooth pinion
• Counterclockwise rotation
• Nippondenso OE manufacturer reference
• Part number 17610 for catalog matching

Detailed Description

Remy 17610 is a remanufactured starter designed for vehicles that use a Nippondenso-style OE layout. The offset gear reduction construction supports the starting demands of the listed Toyota and Lexus platforms, while the open nose design and 13-tooth pinion help ensure proper engagement with the engine’s ring gear. This part number 17610 is commonly searched for Toyota Camry starter replacement, Toyota RAV4 starter replacement, and Lexus RX300 starter replacement needs.

Compatible With: 2002-2005 Toyota Camry, 2001-2005 Toyota RAV4, 1998-2004 Toyota Avalon, 1999-2003 Lexus RX300, 2001-2003 Toyota Highlander, 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna, 2002-2003 Toyota Solara, 1998-2001 Lexus ES300, 1998-2001 Toyota Camry, and 1999-2001 Toyota Solara. This part cross-references 28100-03100 and 228000-6170 for the same application.

Common Starting Issues This Part Can Address

• Engine no-crank condition when the starter motor has failed
• Slow or weak cranking during ignition
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Clicking at key start with no engine rotation
• Starter wear on high-mileage Toyota and Lexus vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including rotation direction, nose style, pinion tooth count, and OE reference. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model, especially on 2001-2005 Toyota RAV4, 1998-2004 Toyota Avalon, and 1999-2003 Lexus RX300 applications. Inspect battery condition, cable connections, and charging system output during replacement to avoid repeat starting complaints.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are remanufactured to support OE-style application matching for the listed Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Part number 17610 is cataloged for direct replacement use where the original starter matches the specified design and electrical characteristics.