Part #: 1-17781

TYC 1-17781 Starter

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Reliable Starter for Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, and Jetta

The TYC 1-17781 starter is designed to provide dependable engine starting performance for select Volkswagen models. Engineered with a permanent magnet gear (Pmgr) configuration and a counterclockwise rotation direction, this starter ensures compatibility and efficient operation for your Beetle, Golf, or Jetta.

  • Permanent magnet gear (Pmgr) configuration for consistent performance
  • Energy output of 1.1 kW to support reliable engine starts
  • Counterclockwise (CCW) rotation direction matching OEM specifications
  • OE manufacturer: Bosch (Bo) for trusted quality standards
  • Compatible with Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, and Jetta models

Technical Details and Compatibility

This TYC starter, part number 1-17781, features a 1.1 kW energy output suitable for the electrical demands of Volkswagen vehicles. The permanent magnet gear design improves efficiency and reduces wear compared to traditional starters. Its counterclockwise rotation direction aligns with the original equipment manufacturer’s requirements, ensuring proper engagement with the engine flywheel. Manufactured to meet Bosch (Bo) OE standards, this starter supports the reliable starting system of your Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, or Jetta.

Common Applications and Problem Resolution

  • Replaces faulty or worn-out starters causing engine crank failure
  • Addresses slow or weak engine cranking issues
  • Resolves intermittent starting problems due to starter motor wear
  • Eliminates grinding noises from improper starter rotation
  • Restores starting reliability in Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, and Jetta vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the TYC 1-17781 starter, ensure the vehicle battery is fully charged to avoid electrical issues during installation. Verify the counterclockwise rotation direction matches your vehicle’s original starter. Properly torque mounting bolts to manufacturer specifications to prevent misalignment. It is recommended to inspect related components such as the flywheel and electrical connections for wear or damage during replacement.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

TYC starters are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM quality standards, including those set by Bosch. While specific warranty details are not provided here, TYC products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Refer to the product packaging or TYC’s official documentation for exact warranty terms.

BrandTYC
Part Number1-17781
ConfigurationPmgr
Energy Output (kw)1.1kw
Oe ManufacturerBo
Rotation DirectionCcw

This part fits 134 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelBody TypeTransmissionLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2006VolkswagenGolfGTI 1.8THatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2006VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2006VolkswagenGolfGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenGolfGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenGolfGTI 1.8THatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenJettaGLWagonAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenJettaGLISedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenJettaGLWagonAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2005VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLSConvertibleAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLSConvertibleAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLSConvertibleAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLConvertibleAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLConvertibleAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenBeetleGLXConvertibleAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenGolfGTI 1.8THatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenGolfGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenJettaGLWagonAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenJettaGLWagonAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2004VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLConvertibleAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLConvertibleAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLSConvertibleAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLXHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLSConvertibleAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLXConvertibleAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLConvertibleAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLSConvertibleAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenGolfGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenGolfGTI 1.8THatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaGLWagonAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaWolfsburg EditionSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaWolfsburg EditionWagonAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2003VolkswagenJettaGLWagonAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleSportHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleGLXHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleSportHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleSportHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenGolfGTI 1.8THatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenGolfGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2002VolkswagenJettaGLWagonAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleSportHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleGLXHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleSportHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleSportHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenGolfGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenGolfGTI GLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenJettaWolfsburg EditionSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2001VolkswagenJettaGLSWagonAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenBeetleGLXHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenGolfGTI GLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenGolfGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenGolfGTI GLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
2000VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenBeetleGLXHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenBeetleBaseHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenBeetleGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenBeetleGLSHatchbackAutomatic1.8LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenGolfGLSHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenGolfWolfsburg EditionHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenGolfGLHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenJettaGLSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenJettaGLSSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1999VolkswagenJettaWolfsburg EditionSedanAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1998VolkswagenBeetleBaseHatchbackAutomatic2.0LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW
1998VolkswagenBeetleTDIHatchbackAutomatic1.9LL4N/AConfiguration: PMGR; Energy Output (KW): 1.1KW

* 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:

336-1718

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