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WAI 16445N Starter
| Brand | WAI 16445N |
|---|---|
| 12 | 12 |
| Design | Wound wire direct drive |
| Family | Bosch |
| Power Rating | 2.3 |
| Starter Rotation | Clockwise (right) |
| Tooth Quantity | 9 |
| Mounting Type | Flange |
| Fits | Mercedes-Benz · 62 vehicles |
100% new unit. Not remanufactured, with proprietary components and processes.
Direct drive design. Wound wire construction for dependable starter performance.
Flange mount. Starter with a secure, straightforward mounting style.
Cross-references Quality-Built 16445, 0 001 362 001 and 0 001 362 002 for the same application. See all 60.
WAI 16445N Starter for Mercedes-Benz Diesel Applications
The WAI 16445N is a 12-volt starter built for Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles that use a Bosch-style direct-drive setup. It is a 100% new unit, not remanufactured, and is engineered to deliver the amperage needed for modern starting demands.
Key Features
- 12-volt starter for Bosch-family applications
- Wound wire direct drive design
- 2.3 kW power rating
- Clockwise (right) starter rotation
- 9-tooth pinion configuration
- Flange mounting type
- 100% new construction with proprietary components and processes
Application Details
This WAI 16445N starter is built for Mercedes-Benz 300D, 300SD, and 300TD diesel models across 1975-1984 coverage. It fits 1981-1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D, N/A; 1981-1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, N/A; 1981-1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD, N/A; and earlier Bosch 2.5 kW applications supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW on 1975-1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D, 1978-1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, and 1979-1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD. This part cross-references Bosch 0 001 362 001 and Quality-Built 16445 for the same application.
What This Starter Helps Address
- Slow or weak cranking on Mercedes-Benz diesel engines
- No-start conditions caused by starter motor failure
- Intermittent engagement from worn starter components
- Voltage draw concerns tied to aging starting systems
- Replacement needs for Bosch-style direct-drive starter units
Installation Notes and Tips
Confirm the vehicle’s original Bosch-family starter configuration, mounting style, tooth count, rotation, and power rating before installation. Verify the application against the Mercedes-Benz 300D, 300SD, or 300TD fitment listed for your model year, especially on 1975-1980 vehicles noted as Bosch 2.5 kW units supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW.
Quality Assurance
WAI manufactures this starter as a new replacement unit using proprietary components and processes to support long service life and consistent performance. The 16445N is built to meet the electrical output demands of the listed Mercedes-Benz diesel applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Audi | 5000 | 2.0L | L5 | — |
| 1984 | Audi | 5000 | 2.0L | L5 | — |
| 1984 | Mercedes-Benz | 300CD | — | — | — |
| 1984 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | — |
| 1984 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SD | — | — | — |
| 1984 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TD | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Audi | 5000 | 2.0L | L5 | — |
| 1983 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Mercedes-Benz | 300CD | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SD | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TD | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Audi | 5000 | 2.0L | L5 | — |
| 1982 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Mercedes-Benz | 300CD | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SD | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TD | — | — | — |
| 1981 | Audi | 5000 | 2.0L | L5 | — |
| 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | — |
| 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 300CD | — | — | — |
| 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | — |
| 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SD | — | — | — |
| 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TD | — | — | — |
| 1981 | Volvo | 264 | 2.4L | L6 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1980 | Audi | 5000 | 2.0L | L5 | — |
| 1980 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1980 | Mercedes-Benz | 300CD | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1980 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1980 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SD | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1980 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TD | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1980 | Volvo | 264 | 2.4L | L6 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1980 | Volvo | 265 | 2.4L | L6 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1979 | Audi | 5000 | 2.0L | L5 | — |
| 1979 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1979 | Mercedes-Benz | 300CD | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1979 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1979 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SD | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1979 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TD | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1978 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1978 | Mercedes-Benz | 300CD | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1978 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1978 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SD | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1977 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1977 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1976 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1976 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1975 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1975 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1974 | Mercedes-Benz | 240D | — | — | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1973 | Mercedes-Benz | 220 | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1973 | Mercedes-Benz | 220D | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1972 | Mercedes-Benz | 220 | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1972 | Mercedes-Benz | 220D | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 220 | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 220D | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1970 | Mercedes-Benz | 220 | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1970 | Mercedes-Benz | 220D | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1969 | Mercedes-Benz | 220 | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1969 | Mercedes-Benz | 220D | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1968 | Mercedes-Benz | 220 | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
| 1968 | Mercedes-Benz | 220D | 2.2L | L4 | Equipped with Bosch 2.5 kW, Supplied as Bosch 2.3 kW |
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