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DENSO 280-5318 First Time Fit Remanufactured Starter Motor

(Ford Focus 2000-04; Toyota Matrix 2003-08; Mercedes-Benz 280SE 1968-72, 230S 1968-69, 250SE 1968, 280S 1968-71, 250S 1968, 1971 + 5 more models)

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280-5318
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$180.22

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Product Details

The DENSO 280-5318 First Time Fit® Remanufactured Starter Motor is engineered to deliver factory-original performance backed by decades of OE manufacturing expertise. DENSO's gear-reduction starter design has long been an industry benchmark — so rugged and reliable that it is frequently adapted for motorsport and racing applications.

Every DENSO remanufactured starter undergoes a rigorous inspection, testing, and component replacement process that consistently produces some of the lowest return rates in the replacement aftermarket. Armatures and field coils are high-voltage tested, commutators are refinished and performance-validated, and all terminals and fasteners are replaced with premium copper components to ensure clean, consistent electrical flow.

Key Features:

  • High-voltage tested armature and field coils for verified electrical reliability
  • Refinished and performance-validated commutator for consistent power transfer
  • Premium copper terminals and fasteners for a clean, low-resistance electrical connection
  • All-new bearings, brushes, and seals included
  • Bench-tested to factory specifications before leaving the facility
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards for proper fit and mounting

Performance Benefits:

  • Maximum cranking torque under all operating conditions
  • Compact, lightweight gear-reduction design — class leaders in size and weight
  • Engineered to start reliably in both extreme cold and hot weather conditions

Choosing a remanufactured starter is also an environmentally responsible decision — valuable components and raw materials are recycled and returned to service rather than discarded. The DENSO First Time Fit® program ensures proper fit with minimal installation issues, making this an ideal replacement starter for professional installers and DIY mechanics alike.

Products specifications

Fits

Ford Focus 2000-04; Toyota Matrix 2003-08; Mercedes-Benz 280SE 1968-72, 230S 1968-69, 250SE 1968, 280S 1968-71, 250S 1968, 1971; Audi 100 1989-91, 100 Quattro 1989-91; DeTomaso Pantera 1971-74, 1981-85; Ferrari 275 GTS 1964-66 + 1 more models

Voltage

12.0

Starter Rotation

Clockwise

Family

FORD OE

Power Rating

1.4

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