Remy 96000 Starter Motor

Remy 96000 Starter for Hyundai and Kia

Remy New 96000 is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design for reliable engine cranking. It features a closed nose, clockwise rotation, 11 pinion teeth, and a 1.2 power rating for direct-fit replacement service on select Hyundai and Kia applications.

The Remy New product line focuses on new electrical components built to OE-style specifications for charging and starting system service. This starter is designed for vehicles originally equipped with Delco/Delphi starting components and is a practical replacement for common Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Kia Sorento, and Kia Optima applications.

Key Features

• Part number: 96000
• 12V starter with 1.2 power rating
• Permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design
• Closed nose configuration
• Clockwise rotation
• 11-tooth pinion
• New unit, not remanufactured
• OE manufacturer reference: Delco/Delphi

Fitment Details

• Fits 2015-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, N/A
• Fits 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, N/A, from 05/03/2013
• Fits 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, N/A, from 10/15/2013
• Fits 2015-2017 Hyundai Sonata, N/A
• Fits 2014 Hyundai Sonata, N/A, from 05/03/2013
• Fits 2014 Hyundai Sonata, N/A, from 10/15/2013
• Fits 2015-2016 Hyundai Sonata, N/A, Delco Unit; 11-tooth drive; New
• Fits 2015-2018 Kia Sorento, N/A
• Fits 2014 Kia Sorento, N/A, Delco Unit; New
• Fits 2014-2015 Kia Optima, N/A
• Fits 2015 Kia Optima, N/A, Mfd in USA; New
• Fits 2016-2017 Kia Optima, N/A, 9-tooth drive; New

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 from worn starter components
• Electrical starting issues on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including tooth count, rotation direction, and nose style. This part cross-references Delco/Delphi applications (e.g., 36100-2G210, 36100-2G400) for the same application. Confirm the exact model year and build date where noted, especially for 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2014 Hyundai Sonata, and 2014 Kia Optima applications.

Quality Assurance

Remy New electrical components are built as new replacement parts for starting-system service. This starter is manufactured to match the listed OE-style application details for Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Kia Sorento, and Kia Optima coverage.