Remy 17697 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Mitsubishi and Chrysler Applications

Remy Premium Remanufactured starter 17697 is a 12-volt replacement starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for reliable engine cranking. It is engineered with a closed nose, clockwise rotation, 8 pinion teeth, and a 1.4 power rating for the listed Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi applications.

The Premium Remanufactured line from Remy focuses on remanufactured electrical components for direct replacement use. This starter is built for vehicles that use Mitsubishi OE starter architecture, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Galant, and Mitsubishi Outlander applications, along with Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus fitments.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured starter, part number 17697
• 12V starter with permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Closed nose configuration
• Clockwise rotation
• 8-tooth pinion
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsubishi
• Cross-reference application: Mitsubishi OE numbers M1T84883 and MD356178

Detailed Product Overview

This starter is built for direct replacement in vehicles that require a Mitsubishi-style remanufactured starter assembly. It is a practical choice for drivers searching for a starter for 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, a starter for 1999-2003 Mitsubishi Galant, or a starter for 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus. The Remy 17697 also fits 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander applications listed in the catalog data.

As a remanufactured electrical component, this unit is intended to restore dependable cranking performance when the original starter shows wear, slow engagement, or intermittent operation. The gear reduction design supports efficient starter operation, while the closed nose and 8-pinion-tooth configuration match the specified OE-style application requirements.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Engine no-crank conditions
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Clicking at key start with no engine turnover
• Intermittent starting caused by starter wear
• Replacement of a failed Mitsubishi OE-style starter

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring, N/A
• Fits 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus, N/A
• Fits 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, N/A
• Fits 1999-2003 Mitsubishi Galant, N/A
• Fits 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, N/A

Before installation, confirm the vehicle uses a 12-volt clockwise-rotation starter with a closed nose and 8 pinion teeth. Verify connector style, mounting points, and OE reference numbers against the removed unit to ensure proper application match. Part number 17697 is also a useful search term when comparing starter replacements for Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Galant, and Chrysler Sebring applications.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured components are remanufactured to meet application-specific electrical starter requirements for the listed vehicles. This part cross-references Mitsubishi OE numbers M1T84883 and MD356178 for the same application.