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Standard Ignition SDN-197 Starter Drive

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Reliable Starter Drive for Select Dodge, Ford, and Hyundai Models

The Standard Ignition SDN-197 starter drive is engineered to provide dependable starting performance for a range of vehicles including Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, Mercury, Mitsubishi, and Plymouth models. Designed to meet OEM specifications, this starter drive ensures consistent engagement and durability.

  • Compatible with Dodge Ram 50, Ford Escort, Hyundai Excel, Mazda Miata, and other models
  • Part number SDN-197 for precise identification and fitment
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment standards
  • Durable construction for long-lasting performance
  • Designed for use in electrical, charging, and starting systems

Product Details and Compatibility

The Standard Ignition SDN-197 starter drive is a critical component in the starting system, responsible for engaging the starter motor with the engine flywheel. This part is compatible with a variety of vehicles such as the Dodge Ram 50, Ford Escort, Hyundai Excel, Mazda Miata, Mercury Capri, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Plymouth Scoupe. Its precise engineering ensures proper fit and function, reducing the risk of starter failure and improving vehicle reliability.

Common Applications and Problem Resolution

  • Replaces worn or damaged starter drives causing grinding or failure to engage
  • Addresses intermittent starting issues in Dodge Ram 50 and Ford Escort models
  • Resolves starter motor engagement problems in Hyundai Excel and Mazda Miata vehicles
  • Improves starting system reliability in Mitsubishi Eclipse and Plymouth Scoupe
  • Prevents starter motor damage due to faulty drive components

Installation Notes and Tips

Installation of the SDN-197 starter drive should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with the specific vehicle model. Ensure the starter motor is properly removed and inspected before installing the new drive. Verify compatibility with the vehicle’s make and model, such as the Ford Escort or Dodge Ram 50, to avoid fitment issues. Proper lubrication and torque specifications should be followed according to the vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Standard Ignition parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The SDN-197 starter drive undergoes rigorous quality control testing to maintain consistent quality. Warranty coverage details are provided by Standard Ignition and typically cover defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.

This part fits 170 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelBody TypeTransmissionLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2000MazdaProtegeManual1.6LL4N/AFits various models of Mitsubishi vehicles including Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, and Outlander.
1999MazdaProtegeManual1.6LL4N/AFits various models of Mitsubishi vehicles including Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, and Outlander.
1998MazdaProtege1.5LL4N/AFits various models of Mitsubishi vehicles including Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, and Outlander.
1998MitsubishiMirage1.8LL4N/Aw/ Direct Drive Starter
1998MitsubishiMirage1.5LL4N/Aw/ Direct Drive Starter
1997MazdaProtege1.5LL4N/AFits various models of Mitsubishi vehicles including Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, and Outlander.
1997MitsubishiMirageManual1.8LL4N/A
1997MitsubishiMirage1.5LL4N/A
1996MazdaMiataManualN/A
1996MazdaProtege1.5LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Federal Emissions.
1996MitsubishiMirage1.5LL4N/A
1996MitsubishiMirageManual1.8LL4N/A
1995MazdaMiataManualN/A
1995MazdaProtege1.5LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Federal Emissions.
1995MazdaProtege1.8LL4N/AStr. No. B593-18-400
1995MitsubishiMighty MaxManual2.4LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1995MitsubishiMirageManual1.8LL4N/A1.0 Kw
1995MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.5LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1994DodgeColtAutomatic1.5LL4N/A
1994DodgeColtManual1.5LL4N/A
1994DodgeColtManual1.8LL4N/A
1994HyundaiScoupeN/A
1994Mazda3231.6LL4N/AFits vehicles equipped with California emissions.
1994Mazda3231.6LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Federal Emissions.
1994Mazda323Manual1.8LL4N/A
1994MazdaMiataManualN/A
1994MazdaProtegeN/AFits vehicles equipped with California emissions.
1994MazdaProtegeN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Federal Emissions.
1994MercuryCapriAutomatic1.6LL4N/A
1994MercuryCapriManual1.6LL4N/A
1994MitsubishiMighty MaxManual2.4LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1994MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.5LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1994MitsubishiMirageManual1.8LL4N/A1.0 Kw
1994PlymouthLaser1.8LL4N/A
1993DodgeColtManual1.8LL4N/A
1993DodgeColtAutomatic1.5LL4N/A
1993DodgeColtManual1.5LL4N/A
1993FordFestivaAutomatic1.3LL4N/A
1993HyundaiExcelN/A
1993HyundaiScoupeN/A
1993Mazda3231.6LL4N/AFits vehicles equipped with California emissions.
1993Mazda3231.6LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Federal Emissions.
1993Mazda323Manual1.8LL4N/A
1993MazdaB22002.2LL4N/AStr. No. F270-18-400B
1993MazdaMiataN/A
1993MazdaProtegeN/AFits vehicles equipped with California emissions.
1993MazdaProtegeN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Federal Emissions.
1993MercuryCapriAutomatic1.6LL4N/A
1993MercuryCapriManual1.6LL4N/A
1993MitsubishiEclipse1.8LL4N/A
1993MitsubishiMighty MaxManual2.4LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1993MitsubishiMirageManual1.8LL4N/A1.0 Kw
1993MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.5LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1993PlymouthLaserManual1.8LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1993PlymouthLaserAutomatic1.8LL4N/A
1992DodgeColt1.5LL4N/A
1992DodgeRam 50Manual2.4LL4N/Aw/ U.S. Emissions; OE No. MD162837
1992FordFestivaAutomatic1.3LL4N/A
1992HyundaiExcelN/A
1992HyundaiScoupeN/A
1992Mazda323Manual1.6LL4N/A
1992MazdaB22002.2LL4N/AStr. No. F270-18-400B
1992MazdaMiataN/A
1992MazdaProtegeManual1.8LL4N/A
1992MercuryCapriAutomatic1.6LL4N/A
1992MercuryCapriManual1.6LL4N/A
1992MitsubishiEclipse1.8LL4N/A
1992MitsubishiExpoManual2.4LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1992MitsubishiMighty Max2.4LL4N/A
1992MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.5LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1992PlymouthLaser1.8LL4N/A
1991DodgeColtManual2.0LL4N/A
1991DodgeColt1.5LL4N/A
1991DodgeRam 50Manual2.4LL4N/AOE No. MD162837
1991FordFestivaAutomatic1.3LL4N/A
1991HyundaiExcelN/A
1991HyundaiScoupeN/A
1991Mazda323Manual1.8LL4N/A
1991Mazda323Manual1.6LL4N/A
1991MazdaMiataN/A
1991MazdaProtegeManual1.8LL4N/A
1991MercuryCapri1.6LL4N/A
1991MitsubishiEclipse1.8LL4N/A
1991MitsubishiGalantManualN/A0.9 Kw
1991MitsubishiMighty Max2.4LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1991MitsubishiMirage1.5LL4N/A
1991MitsubishiPrecis1.5LL4N/A
1991PlymouthLaser1.8LL4N/A
1990DodgeColt1.5LL4N/A
1990DodgeColtWagonManual2.0LL4N/A
1990DodgeColt1.8LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1990FordFestivaAutomatic1.3LL4N/A
1990HyundaiExcelN/A
1990Mazda323Manual1.8LL4N/A
1990Mazda323Automatic1.6LL4N/A
1990MazdaB2200Manual2.2LL4N/A
1990MazdaMiataN/A
1990MazdaProtegeAutomatic1.8LL4N/AStr. No. B505-18-400
1990MazdaProtegeManual1.8LL4N/A
1990MitsubishiEclipse1.8LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1990MitsubishiGalantN/A0.9 Kw
1990MitsubishiMighty Max2.4LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1990MitsubishiMirage1.5LL4N/A
1990MitsubishiPrecis1.5LL4N/A
1990PlymouthLaser1.8LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1989DodgeColt1.8LL4N/A
1989DodgeColt1.6LL4N/AOE No. MD081567, MD100431
1989DodgeColtManual2.0LL4N/A
1989DodgeColt1.5LL4N/A
1989DodgeRam 502.0LL4N/AOE No. MD100431
1989DodgeRam 502.6LL4N/AOE No. MD100431
1989FordFestivaAutomatic1.3LL4N/A
1989HyundaiExcelN/A
1989Mazda323N/A
1989MazdaB2200ManualN/A
1989MercuryTracer1.6LL4N/A
1989MitsubishiGalantN/A0.9 Kw
1989MitsubishiMighty MaxManual2.0LL4N/A
1989MitsubishiMirage1.5LL4N/A
1989MitsubishiPrecis1.5LL4N/A
1988DodgeColtManual2.0LL4N/A
1988DodgeColt1.6LL4N/AOE No. MD081567, MD100431
1988DodgeColt1.5LL4N/A
1988DodgeRam 502.0LL4N/AOE No. MD100431
1988DodgeRam 502.6LL4N/AOE No. MD100431
1988HyundaiExcelN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with U.S. Emissions for Distributor Ignition Pickup.
1988Mazda323N/A
1988MazdaB2200ManualN/A
1988MitsubishiCordiaManual1.8LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1988MitsubishiCordiaManual2.0LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1988MitsubishiMighty MaxManual2.0LL4N/A
1988MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.5LL4N/A
1988MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.6LL4N/A
1988MitsubishiPrecis1.5LL4N/A
1988MitsubishiTrediaManual2.0LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1988MitsubishiTrediaManual1.8LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1987DodgeColt1.6LL4N/A
1987DodgeColt1.5LL4N/A
1987DodgeColtManual2.0LL4N/A
1987DodgeRam 502.0LL4N/AOE No. MD100431
1987DodgeRam 502.6LL4N/AOE No. MD100431
1987HyundaiExcelN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with U.S. Emissions for Distributor Ignition Pickup.
1987Mazda323N/A
1987MazdaB2200ManualN/A
1987MercuryTracer1.6LL4N/A
1987MitsubishiCordiaManual1.8LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1987MitsubishiCordiaManual2.0LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1987MitsubishiMighty MaxManual2.0LL4N/A
1987MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.5LL4N/A
1987MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.6LL4N/A
1987MitsubishiPrecis1.5LL4N/A
1987MitsubishiTrediaManual1.8LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1987MitsubishiTrediaManual2.0LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1986DodgeColtManual1.5LL4N/A
1986DodgeColtManual1.6LL4N/A
1986DodgeColtAutomatic1.6LL4N/A
1986DodgeColtAutomatic1.5LL4N/A
1986HyundaiExcelN/A
1986Mazda323N/A
1986MitsubishiCordiaManual1.8LL4N/AOE No. MD100431; 0.9 Kw
1986MitsubishiMighty Max2.0LL4N/AFrom 6/85; 0.9 Kw
1986MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.5LL4N/A
1986MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.6LL4N/A
1986MitsubishiTrediaManual1.8LL4N/AOE No. MD100431; 0.9 Kw
1985DodgeColt1.5LL4N/A
1985DodgeColt1.6LL4N/A
1985MitsubishiMirageManual1.5LL4N/A0.7 Kw
1985MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.5LL4N/A0.9 Kw
1985MitsubishiMirageManual1.6LL4N/A0.7 Kw
1985MitsubishiMirageAutomatic1.6LL4N/A0.9 Kw

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

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

191133732335442L1025-20342K118331-037931320821303613911140361451113096063635B63018X45E7GZ11350AMD607894SD1048SD184SD695

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

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