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- Brand:
- SKU:
12144
- GTIN: 00029175107970
- UPC: 029175107970
- Description: Remanufactured Starters combine OE fit, form, and function with industry-leading quality standards to provide a true OE replacement product. Remanufactured in TS16949 certified facilities, the global benchmark, ensures years of trouble-free operation.
Starter Motor - Condition: New
- Disclaimer: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, hexavalent compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional Information
Additional Information
| FITMENT | Fits Subaru Legacy (1990–2004), Outback (2000–2004), and Baja (2003–2006) models equipped as listed, primarily automatic‑transmission applications. Nippondenso OSGR, 12V, 1.4 kW, CCW rotation, 9‑tooth gear—verify transmission and engine before purchase. Subaru Baja (2003-2006): 2.5L H4 (automatic) Subaru Legacy (1990-2004): 2.2L H4 (automatic), 2.5L H4 (automatic) Subaru Outback (2000-2004): 2.5L H4 (automatic), 3.0L H6 |
| SYMPTOMS | Common signs of a failing starter include a single click with no crank, intermittent no‑start, slow cranking, grinding after engagement, or needing to tap the starter to crank. Related DTCs can include P0615 (Starter Relay Circuit) when there are control‑side electrical faults. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | Before replacing, load‑test the battery, verify clean/tight battery terminals and grounds, and perform a starter circuit voltage‑drop test across positive and ground paths. Check the starter relay, ignition switch/neutral safety switch (or park/neutral position), and the small solenoid trigger wire for proper voltage during crank. |
| INSTALLATION | Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and support the vehicle safely. Note wire locations, remove electrical connectors and mounting bolts, and transfer any brackets/heat shields. Install the replacement starter, reconnect wiring, and tighten fasteners to service‑manual torque. Reconnect the battery and verify proper cranking. Inspect ring gear and listen for abnormal engagement noise. |
| MAINTENANCE | |
| GENERAL NOTES | This unit corresponds to Subaru OE numbers 23300‑AA230/AA230F/AA41A and Denso numbers 228000‑7140/‑7141, 128000‑8320/‑8321, and Lester 17242. Manual‑transmission Subaru applications of this era commonly use a different MPA number (e.g., 12145); verify transmission before ordering. |
| FAULT CODES | |
| REPLACEMENTS | 23300-AA230 23300-AA230F 23300-AA41A 128000-8320 128000-8321 228000-7140 228000-7141 17242 19133881 Denso 280-0301 Denso 280-0309 RMMSR00063 |
| WEIGHT | N/A |
| DIMENSIONS | N/A |
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