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Standard Ignition SDN-181 Starter Drive

Brand	Standard Ignition SDN-181
Fits	Volkswagen · 88 vehicles

Starter drive. A replacement component for the starter assembly.

Cross-references Standard Ignition SDN-181, 19113362 and 055911335A for the same application. See all 5.

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Starter Drive for Volkswagen Applications

Standard Ignition SDN-181 is a starter drive for select Volkswagen models from 1980-1991. It is built for vehicles that use the listed OE starter drive references and is a direct-fit service part for Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Cabriolet, and Rabbit Pickup applications.

Key Features

Starter drive for electrical, charging, and starting system repair
Standard Ignition part number SDN-181
Non-electronic component; no battery, bulb, or chemical content
Direct replacement for listed OE references on covered Volkswagen applications
Cross-references Standard Ignition SD1608 for the same application

Detailed Description

SDN-181 is a starter drive service part used in Volkswagen starting system repairs where the original drive has worn, slipped, or failed to engage properly. This part is listed for 1980-1991 Volkswagen Golf, 1980-1987 Volkswagen Jetta, 1980-1987 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, and 1985-1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet applications, with OE references including 0001212206, 027911023, 055911023A, 068911023G, 0001312105, and 027911023. If you are servicing a Volkswagen Golf starter drive or replacing a worn starter drive on a Volkswagen Jetta, SDN-181 provides the specified replacement path.

What It Helps Fix

Starter motor engagement problems
Grinding or slipping during cranking
Intermittent no-crank conditions tied to drive wear
Starter drive damage from repeated engagement failure
Starting system noise caused by a worn drive assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE number on the original component before installation and match the vehicle application carefully. Confirm starter and flywheel condition during service, since a damaged mating surface can shorten the life of the replacement drive. Use the vehicle’s service information for proper removal and reassembly procedures.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement electrical components for service applications, and SDN-181 is cataloged as a non-electronic starter drive for the listed Volkswagen fitments. This part cross-references Standard Ignition SD1608 for the same application.

This part fits 88 vehicles

Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

Year	Make	Model	Transmission	Liters	Cylinders	Fuel Type	Position	Notes
1991	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	Automatic	1.8L	L4	—	N/A	—
1991	Volkswagen	Golf	—	1.8L	L4	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1991	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	1.8L	L4	—	N/A	—
1990	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	—
1990	Volkswagen	Golf	—	1.8L	L4	—	N/A	—
1990	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	1.8L	L4	—	N/A	—
1989	Volkswagen	Golf	—	1.8L	L4	—	N/A	—
1988	Volkswagen	Golf	—	1.8L	L4	—	N/A	—
1987	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1987	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1987	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1987	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1987	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1987	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1987	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1987	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1987	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1987	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1987	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1987	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1987	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1986	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1986	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1986	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1986	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1986	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1986	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1986	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1986	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1986	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1986	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1986	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1986	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1986	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1985	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1985	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1985	Volkswagen	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1985	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1985	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1985	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1985	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1985	Volkswagen	Golf	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1985	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1985	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1985	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1985	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1985	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1984	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1984	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1984	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1984	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1984	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1983	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1983	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1983	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1983	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1983	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1983	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	DIESEL	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1983	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1983	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1983	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1983	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	DIESEL	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1982	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1982	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1982	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1982	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1982	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1982	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	DIESEL	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1982	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1982	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1982	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1982	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	DIESEL	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1981	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1981	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1981	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1981	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1981	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1981	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1981	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1981	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	DIESEL	N/A	OE No. 0001312105
1981	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	DIESEL	N/A	OE No. 068911023G
1981	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1980	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1980	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
1980	Volkswagen	Jetta	—	—	—	—	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1980	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 055911023A
1980	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 027911023
1980	Volkswagen	Rabbit Pickup	—	—	—	GAS	N/A	OE No. 0001212206
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Directly replaces or cross-references 5 part numbers

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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