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Description
The 17879 is a 12v 1.2 kw permanent-magnet gear-reduction starter, a new aftermarket direct replacement engineered to match the fit, form, and function of the original starter.
Specifications:
- Series: PMGR
- Voltage: 12V
- Power: 1.2 kW
- Pinion teeth: 10
Vehicle Compatibility:
- Makes: Jeep (2003-2006)
- Models include: Jeep Wrangler; Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Confirm exact fitment with your year, make, and model before ordering.
Cross-Reference / Interchange Numbers:
- Replaces / compatible with: 17879, 336-1971, 41-17879, 44-6891, 4N6796, 91-27-3320N, M0T91082, M0T91082ZC, SR6461X.
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Specifications
| Voltage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Type | Starter |
| Design | PMGR |
| Rotation | CW |
| kW | 1.2 |
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI |
| Lester number | 17879 |
| PIC code | 103-227E |
| Notes | This is a Mitsubishi PMGR Starter for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2003-On Jeep Wrangler w/MT With the 4.0L Engine. This Unit Looks Just Like the 17749 Used Earlier, Except the Solenoid Terminal is Now Back to a Conventional Spade on the Cap, Rather Than a Plastic Terminal That is Attached to the Cap With a Screw. |
Confirmed fitment
Verified applications from the ePartsGlobal catalog. If your engine isn't listed, send us the OEM part number and we'll cross-reference it.
| Make | Model | Engine | Years | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Truck | Grand Cherokee | L6 4.0L 242cid | 2003–2004 | Truck · domestic |
| Jeep Truck | TJ | L6 4.0L 242cid | 2003–2006 | Truck · domestic |
| Jeep Truck | Wrangler | L6 4.0L 242cid | 2003–2006 | Truck · domestic |
| Jeep | Wrangler | — | 2003–2006 | domestic |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | — | 2003–2004 | domestic |
Cross-reference
OEM and aftermarket part numbers that interchange with this unit, from the ePartsGlobal catalog.





