AccuPart STARTER MOTOR 87-96 YJ/XJ 2.5L
A starter motor has one job, but when it stops doing that job, your Jeep isn't going anywhere. The AccuPart Starter Motor for compatible 1987–1996 Jeep Wrangler YJ, Cherokee XJ, and Comanche MJ models with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine directly replaces an aging or failed original starter. Designed around the factory mounting location and electrical system, it restores the dependable cranking performance needed to bring your Jeep's four-cylinder engine to life.
Starter motors endure a demanding workload over their service life. Every turn of the ignition puts the starter to work, while years of heat cycles, vibration, dirt, moisture, and electrical load gradually take their toll. A worn starter can show up as slow cranking, intermittent engagement, clicking without engine turnover, or eventually no response at all. Replacing a failing unit before it leaves the Jeep stranded can restore confidence to the starting system.
The AccuPart Starter Motor is engineered as an application-specific replacement, not a universal component. OE-style mounting points and electrical connections help make installation straightforward while allowing the starter to integrate with the existing engine and electrical system. That direct-fit approach makes it equally useful for repairing a high-mileage daily driver, refreshing a trail Jeep, or returning a classic YJ, XJ, or MJ to reliable running condition.
For Jeeps now approaching or exceeding four decades of service, dependable replacement components can make the difference between enjoying the vehicle and constantly chasing the next problem. Installing a fresh AccuPart Starter Motor addresses one of the most important pieces of the starting system with a straightforward replacement designed specifically around the 2.5L-powered Jeep platform.
Fitment Note: Fits applicable 1987–1996 Jeep Wrangler YJ, Cherokee XJ, and Comanche MJ models equipped with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine. Verify vehicle year, engine configuration, electrical connections, and existing starter application before installation.
Please Note:
- Replaces OE : 56027350, JR775078, JR775132
- Rotation : Clockwise
- Teeth : 9
Restores Reliable Engine Starting: Replace a worn, slow, or failed starter with a dependable, direct-fit unit designed to deliver the cranking power your Jeep YJ's 2.5L four-cylinder engine needs to start.
Direct-Fit Replacement: Engineered for compatible Jeep Wrangler YJ, Cherokee XJ, and Comanche MJ models with the 2.5L engine, allowing installation in the factory location without custom modifications.
Built for Consistent Cranking: Designed to deliver dependable starter engagement and consistent engine turnover, helping address common symptoms of aging starter motors, such as intermittent operation, slow cranking, or no-start conditions.
OE-Style Connections: Factory-style mounting and electrical connections help simplify installation while maintaining compatibility with the Jeep's original starting and charging system.
Ideal for Repair or Restoration: A practical replacement for daily-driven, trail-used, and restoration-project Jeeps, helping return an aging starting system to dependable operating condition.
Note: This is a direct replacement for clockwise rotation models with nine teeth.
| Manufacturers Part Number | 16980N |
|---|---|
| Product Name | AccuPart STARTER MOTOR 87-96 YJ/XJ 2.5L |
| Dropdown Value 1 | STARTER MOTOR 1987-1996 2.5L F.I. ENG |
| Prop 65 Message | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65warnings.ca.gov |
| CARB Certification | CARB Not Required |
| Length | 11 |
| Width | 7 |
| Depth | 5 |
| Weight | 9.000000 |
| Hazmat | No |
| Brand | AccuPart |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 |
| Included Parts | 1 Starter Motor |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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