Wells 1M1617 Starter Solenoid Replacement

The Wells 1M1617 is a direct-fit replacement starter solenoid designed to meet or exceed original equipment specifications in form, fit, and function. Manufactured in Japan, this solenoid restores reliable starting system performance and is built to the high standards of Wells Vehicle Electronics, a trusted name in automotive electrical components for over 120 years.

Starter solenoids play a critical role in the starting system — they complete the electrical circuit between the battery and the starter motor, and in some configurations also align the Bendix drive with the teeth of the flywheel ring gear or bypass the coil resistance wire. A failed solenoid can prevent the vehicle from starting entirely, or cause the starter to remain engaged, potentially damaging both the starter motor and the flywheel ring gear.

Key Features:

• Direct OE replacement — engineered to match original equipment design specifications
• Meets or exceeds OE standards in form, fit, and function
• Manufactured in Japan to strict quality standards
• Designed to prevent known OEM failure points for improved long-term reliability
• Part of the Wells Vehicle Electronics / WVE by NTK product line

Wells Vehicle Electronics is a leading supplier of engine management and vehicle electronics components for the North American automotive aftermarket, offering both domestic and import coverage across a wide range of applications.