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Review on πŸ”Œ DB Electrical Starter SMN0004 Compatible With/Replacement For Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7L 3.5L (2001-2006), Sonata (1999-2005), Tiburon (2003-2008), XG300 (2001-2005), Amanti (2004-2006) - Part #113020, S-8777, 36100-37210 by Dan Sturm

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great on my 2003 KIA Sedona 3.5L V6.

Used to replace a faulty starter motor on a 2003 KIA Sedona 3.5L engine. Fits and works perfectly. Better than the original. Update: I've just ordered another one but I'm still giving it a 5 star review. It's still as good as the factory original, but it's half the price. I need to replace the first one I ordered and it didn't last a full year but it looks like the main reason was that the first one was contaminated by a very bad oil leak over the starter motor so it's not the fault of the starter itself. I disassembled both the original starter motor and the first of this product that I ordered last summer and found that the internals are made of quality materials, the motor brushes appear a bit small which limits their lifespan but they are identical to the original. If they could be redesigned to add just a few millimeters of metal to the length of the brushes the starter could be made more durable, but for the price it's probably the best you'll find.

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Compatibility