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Standard Ignition GB-345 Distributor Rotor
Overview of Standard Ignition Distributor Rotor GB-345
The Standard Ignition GB-345 distributor rotor is designed for reliable ignition performance in select Audi, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, Volkswagen, and Volvo vehicles. This red plastic rotor features brass contact material and a push-on mount type, ensuring a secure fit and consistent electrical conductivity.
- Compatible with multiple Audi, Volkswagen, Saab, Volvo, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz models
- Durable plastic rotor material with brass contact for efficient current transfer
- Push-on mount type for straightforward installation
- Red color finish for easy identification
- Includes distributor rotor only; mounting hardware not included
Product Details and Specifications
The GB-345 distributor rotor from Standard Ignition is engineered to meet OEM specifications for ignition systems requiring a push-on rotor. The rotorβs plastic construction provides durability and resistance to heat and wear, while the brass contact material ensures optimal electrical conductivity for smooth engine operation. Its red finish aids in quick visual identification during maintenance or replacement. This part is compatible with a range of vehicles including Audi 80, 90, 100, and Cabriolet models; Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, Corrado, and Vanagon; Saab 900 and 9000; Volvo 240 and 4000 series; Hyundai models; and Mercedes-Benz 190E among others.
Applications and Common Issues Addressed
- Restores proper ignition timing and spark distribution
- Eliminates misfires caused by worn or damaged rotors
- Prevents engine stalling and rough idling due to faulty rotor contact
- Improves starting reliability in compatible Audi, Volkswagen, and Saab vehicles
- Addresses electrical arcing and rotor wear in ignition systems
Installation Notes and Tips
The GB-345 distributor rotor features a push-on mount type, allowing for a secure and straightforward installation without additional mounting hardware. Before installation, ensure the ignition is off and the battery is disconnected to prevent electrical shock. Remove the old rotor carefully, noting its orientation, and align the new rotor accordingly. Since mounting hardware is not included, retain or reuse existing fasteners if applicable. Verify rotor seating to avoid misalignment that could affect ignition performance.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Standard Ignition parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The GB-345 distributor rotor undergoes quality control testing to ensure durability and reliable performance in compatible vehicles. While specific warranty details may vary, Standard Ignition typically offers limited warranties covering defects in material and workmanship. Consult product documentation or the manufacturer for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Mahle |
| Part Number | JV5157 |
| Additional Package Contents | None |
| Item Grade | OEM Standard |
| Repair Sleeve Included | No |
| Sealant Included | No |
| Timing Cover Gasket Material | Paper |
| Timing Cover Gaskets/Seal Included | Yes |
This part fits 142 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Derby | N/A | |||||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Derby | N/A | |||||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Derby | N/A | |||||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Derby | N/A | |||||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | N/A | |||||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | N/A | |||||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | N/A | |||||
| 1999 | Saab | 9-3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | N/A | |||||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1998 | Saab | 900 | N/A | w/ Distributor | ||||
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | N/A | |||||
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1997 | Saab | 900 | N/A | w/ Distributor | ||||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | N/A | |||||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1996 | Saab | 900 | N/A | w/ Distributor | ||||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | N/A | |||||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Hyundai | Scoupe | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | Starter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying. | ||
| 1995 | Saab | 900 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Saab | 900 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | N/A | |||||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Distributor | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Distributor | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Distributor | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1994 | Hyundai | Scoupe | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | Starter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying. | ||
| 1994 | Saab | 900 | Hatchback | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1994 | Saab | 900 | Hatchback | 2.1L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | w/ High Energy Ignition Distributor | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Distributor | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Distributor | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Hyundai | Scoupe | N/A | |||||
| 1993 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Cabriolet | N/A | |||||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | 2.4L | L5 | N/A | w/ High Energy Ignition Distributor | ||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | w/ High Energy Ignition Distributor | ||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Fox | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Distributor | ||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Distributor | ||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Passat | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1993 | Volvo | 240 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Audi | 80 | N/A | |||||
| 1992 | Audi | 80 Quattro | N/A | |||||
| 1992 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Cabriolet | N/A | |||||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Corrado | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | w/ High Energy Ignition Distributor | ||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Fox | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Distributor | ||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Passat | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1992 | Volvo | 240 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Audi | 100 | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Audi | 100 Quattro | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Audi | 200 | 2.2L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Audi | 200 Quattro | 2.2L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Audi | 80 | N/A | |||||
| 1991 | Audi | 80 Quattro | N/A | |||||
| 1991 | Audi | 90 | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Audi | Coupe Quattro | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Cabriolet | N/A | |||||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Corrado | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Fox | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | From 11/90 | ||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Passat | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 2.1L | H4 | N/A | |||
| 1991 | Volvo | 240 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Audi | 100 | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Audi | 100 Quattro | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Audi | 200 | 2.2L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Audi | 200 Quattro | 2.2L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Audi | 80 | N/A | |||||
| 1990 | Audi | 80 Quattro | N/A | |||||
| 1990 | Audi | 90 | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Audi | Coupe Quattro | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Cabriolet | N/A | |||||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Corrado | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 2.1L | H4 | N/A | |||
| 1990 | Volvo | 240 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Audi | 100 | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Audi | 100 Quattro | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Audi | 200 | 2.2L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Audi | 200 Quattro | 2.2L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Audi | 80 | N/A | |||||
| 1989 | Audi | 80 Quattro | N/A | |||||
| 1989 | Audi | 90 | N/A | |||||
| 1989 | Audi | 90 Quattro | N/A | |||||
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 2.1L | H4 | N/A | |||
| 1988 | Audi | 5000 Quattro | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1988 | Audi | 80 | N/A | |||||
| 1988 | Audi | 80 Quattro | N/A | |||||
| 1988 | Audi | 90 | N/A | |||||
| 1988 | Audi | 90 Quattro | N/A | |||||
| 1988 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 2.1L | H4 | N/A | |||
| 1987 | Audi | 4000 | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1987 | Audi | 5000 Quattro | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1987 | Audi | Coupe | GT | 2.3L | L5 | N/A | ||
| 1987 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 2.1L | H4 | N/A | |||
| 1986 | Audi | 4000 | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1986 | Audi | Quattro | 2.2L | L5 | N/A | |||
| 1986 | Mercedes-Benz | 190E | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | 2.1L | H4 | N/A | |||
| 1985 | Audi | 4000 | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 1985 | Saab | 900 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Dist. No. 0237506006 | ||
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.