L-Series Sedan (4 Door) 2WD F4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (MPFI) (1985)
Starter Motor: Technical Service Bulletins
Starter - Update Information
NUMBER:
07-27-85
APPLICABILITY:
LATE PRODUCTION 1985 AND ALL 1986 GL-10 DATE: 12-6-85 4-DOOR A/T TURBO AND STATION WAGON A/T TURBO VEHICLES
SUBJECT:
CHANGE OF STARTER
The starter motor used exclusively on all 1985 and 1986 XT Coupe A/T vehicles is also now being used in place of the previous starter motor on some
later production 1985 and all 1986 GL-10 4-Door A/T Turbo and GL-10 Station Wagon A/T Turbo vehicles. This change starts with the following 1985
late production VIN's:
4-Door GL-10 Turbo (A/T)
- #244 347 and after
Station Wagon GL-10 Turbo (A/T)
- #460 875 and after
The chart below lists general information and part numbers of both starter motors:
Previous Style
New Style
Type
Reduction Type
Manufacturer
Nippon Denso
Mitsubishi
Part Number
23300AA020
23300AA050
Voltage/Output
12 V - 1.4 KW
Direction of
Counterclockwise (When viewed
Rotation
from front of starter)
Number of Teeth
9
Due to this starter change the (+) battery cable has also been changed:
Before Change
After Change
Part Number
81601GA550
81601GA670
The specifications for this new style starter motor are located in the 1985 XT Coupe Service Manual (MSA 123).