Remy 17698 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Saturn L-Series and Vue

The Remy Premium Remanufactured 17698 starter is built for 12-volt starting systems that need reliable cranking performance and OE-style fitment. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design with a closed nose and clockwise rotation for the listed Saturn applications.

Compatible with Saturn L300, LW300, Vue, LS2, and LW2 applications, this starter is a direct-fit replacement for vehicles that match the cataloged specifications. The Remy 17698 is remanufactured to support dependable engine starts in everyday driving conditions.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured starter
• Part number 17698
• 12-volt electrical system
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Closed nose configuration
• 9-tooth pinion
• Clockwise rotation
• OE manufacturer listed as Bosch
• Power rating: 1.5

Detailed Description

This Remy starter is engineered as a remanufactured replacement for Saturn vehicles that use the specified Bosch-based starting setup. The permanent magnet gear reduction design helps deliver compact packaging and efficient cranking performance, while the closed nose housing and 9-tooth pinion support proper engagement with the engine’s flywheel or flexplate. If you are searching for a Remy 17698 starter for a Saturn L300 or Saturn Vue, this unit matches the cataloged electrical and mechanical specifications.

Remy Premium Remanufactured products are positioned as OE-style replacement components, and this starter follows that approach with application-specific fitment and a 12V configuration. This part cross-references Bosch-style applications such as 6-004-AA2-003 and 6-004-AA2-014 for the same application.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or improper pinion engagement
• Electrical starting issues in the listed Saturn models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter specifications before installation, including voltage, rotation direction, nose style, and pinion tooth count. Confirm fitment for 2000 Saturn LS2, 2000 Saturn LW2, 2001-2005 Saturn L300, 2001-2003 Saturn LW300, and 2002-2003 Saturn Vue before ordering. Match the existing mounting and electrical connections to the cataloged application data for proper installation.

Quality Assurance

This starter is remanufactured and built to meet the listed application requirements for Saturn starting systems. The OE manufacturer reference is Bosch, which helps identify the original equipment design basis for this part.