Remy 17630 Starter

Remanufactured Starter for Toyota Paseo and Tercel

This Remy Premium Remanufactured starter is built for 12-volt starting systems and matches the OE Nippondenso design used in select Toyota applications. Part number 17630 is a remanufactured, planetary gear reduction starter with a closed nose and clockwise rotation for dependable engine cranking.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured starter, part number 17630
• 12V electrical system with 0.9 power rating
• Planetary gear reduction design for compact starting performance
• Closed nose configuration
• 9-tooth pinion
• OE manufacturer reference: Nippondenso
• Superseded to 17285
• Cross-reference part number: 17285

Detailed Description

Remy 17630 is a remanufactured starter for Toyota Paseo and Toyota Tercel applications that use the Nippondenso-style OE layout. The clockwise rotation, 9-tooth pinion, and planetary gear reduction construction support consistent engagement with the engine ring gear, while the closed nose design matches the original starter configuration for the listed vehicles. This part number 17630 is also identified as superseded to 17285, which is useful when verifying replacement options during service lookup.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 1996 Toyota Paseo, N/A; Fits 1997-1999 Toyota Paseo, N/A; Fits 1997-1999 Toyota Tercel, N/A; Fits 1998 Toyota Tercel, N/A; and Fits 1999 Toyota Tercel, N/A. This starter is a direct-fit electrical replacement for select Toyota Paseo and Toyota Tercel starting-system service needs.

What This Starter Helps Resolve

• Engine no-crank condition
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Intermittent starting caused by worn starter components
• Grinding or incomplete pinion engagement
• Starting-system failure on Toyota Paseo and Toyota Tercel models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s starter configuration against the listed fitment before installation, especially on 1998 and 1999 Toyota Tercel applications with cold-weather or production-date notes. Confirm the OE-style Nippondenso match, clockwise rotation, 12V system, and 9-tooth pinion count before replacing the original unit. Compare the existing starter to the closed-nose design and superseded reference 17285 during parts verification.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are remanufactured to restore core functionality for service replacement use. Part number 17630 is built to OE-style specifications for the listed Toyota applications and is supported by the provided interchange references for catalog verification.