Valeo 438176 Starter Motor

Valeo Starter 438176 Overview

The Valeo 438176 starter is a 12-volt PMGR unit built with an aluminum housing and a counterclockwise rotation. It is part of the Valeo OE starter family and is engineered for direct replacement use on select Volkswagen applications, including CC, Jetta, and Passat models.

Valeo has supplied original equipment electrical systems since 1923, and this starter reflects that OE-focused background. The 438176 is a 100% new starter, which helps reduce the risk associated with remanufactured components.

Key Features

• 12-volt starter for starting-system replacement
• PMGR design for compact, efficient operation
• 2.0 power rating
• Counterclockwise starter rotation
• Aluminum housing for durable construction
• 11-tooth drive configuration
• 2-hole, 0-threaded mounting configuration
• Technical number TS18E3B

Detailed Product Description

Valeo Starter 438176 is an OE-style electrical starting component designed for Volkswagen vehicles that use the listed starter configuration. It cross-references Bosch 16120 and SR9420X for the same application. This part number is also associated with Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen Jetta, and Volkswagen Passat fitments in the 2007-2016 range, depending on model year.

As part of the Valeo OE starter line, this unit is built to match the electrical and mechanical requirements of the original application. The 12V PMGR layout, 11-tooth drive, and counterclockwise rotation support proper engagement with the engine ring gear when the correct vehicle match is confirmed. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Volkswagen CC, Jetta, or Passat, Valeo 438176 provides a direct-fit starting-system solution for the specified applications.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, N/A. Notes: The Starter Motor is supplied by VALEO and has a power of 2.2 KW.; Starter
• Fits 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A. Notes: Teeth: 11; Starter
• Fits 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A. Notes: The Starter Motor is supplied by VALEO and has a power of 2.2 KW.; Starter
• Fits 2007-2008 Volkswagen Passat, N/A. Notes: The Starter Motor is supplied by VALEO and has a power of 2.2 KW.; Starter

Common Replacement Uses

• Replacement for a starter that clicks but does not crank
• Correction for slow or weak engine cranking
• Solution for intermittent no-start conditions tied to starter wear
• Replacement for damaged starter drive teeth or housing wear
• Direct replacement when the original starter no longer engages properly

Installation Notes

Confirm the vehicle’s starter configuration before installation, including 12-volt system requirements, 11-tooth drive count, counterclockwise rotation, and the 2-hole mounting pattern. Verify the OE reference and technical number TS18E3B against the removed unit to ensure proper application on the Volkswagen CC, Jetta, or Passat listed above.

Quality Assurance

Valeo is a long-standing OE supplier in electrical systems, and this starter is supplied as a 100% new component rather than a remanufactured unit. That construction supports consistent replacement quality for the specified Volkswagen applications.