STC1245 | Starter Motor Solenoid for Bosch 0 001 218 152
Replacement starter motor solenoid for Bosch 0 001 218 152 starter motors, replacing Land Rover reference STC1245 and corresponding to Bosch reference 0 331 303 165. Used on compatible starters fitted to Defender, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic diesel models.
- Fits Bosch starter motor 0 001 218 152
- Cross-reference: Bosch 0 331 303 165
- Defender 2.5 NA diesel, 2.5 Turbo Diesel, 200TDI and 300TDI fitment with the compatible starter
- Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic 200TDI / 300TDI fitment with the compatible starter
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STC1245 replacement starter motor solenoid for Bosch 0 001 218 152 starter motors used on Land Rover 2.5 diesel, 200TDI and 300TDI applications. The solenoid operates the starter engagement mechanism and switches the high-current electrical supply to the starter motor. It replaces Land Rover reference STC1245 and corresponds to Bosch reference 0 331 303 165.
Vehicle Fitment
- Defender – 2.5 NA diesel with compatible Bosch starter
- Defender – 2.5 Turbo Diesel with compatible Bosch starter
- Defender – 200TDI with compatible Bosch starter
- Defender – 300TDI with compatible Bosch starter
- Discovery 1 – 200TDI and 300TDI with compatible Bosch starter
- Range Rover Classic – 200TDI and 300TDI with compatible Bosch starter
Starter motor make and part number matter on these vehicles, particularly where the original starter has previously been replaced. Confirm the starter motor itself before ordering rather than relying on vehicle and engine alone. Bosch reference 0 331 303 165 is associated with starter motor 0 001 218 152; other Bosch starter variants used across these engine families can use a different solenoid.
Part Number / Cross-Reference
- Land Rover reference: STC1245
- Bosch reference: 0 331 303 165
- Compatible Bosch starter motor: 0 001 218 152
Related Starter Component
The STC1246 starter motor brush set is a separate internal repair component for compatible Bosch starters. The solenoid and brushes address different components within the starter motor and should not be treated as interchangeable cures for a starting fault.
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 10 × 10 cm |
Fitment Guide
| Vehicle | Engine | Category | Sub-Category | Group | Qualtext | Break From/To |
| DEFENDER 1983 -2006 | ||||||
| 2.5 Diesel NA | Engine Parts | Engine Electrics | Engine electrics | Bosch Ref: 0 331 303 165 | ||
| 2.5 Turbo Diesel | Engine Parts | Engine Electrics | Engine electrics | Bosch Ref: 0 331 303 165 | ||
| 200Tdi | Engine Parts | Engine Electrics | Engine electrics | Less Catalyst – EC:11L – Bosch Ref: 0 331 303 165 | ||
| 300Tdi | Engine Parts | Engine Electrics | Engine electrics | Bosch Ref: 0 331 303 165 | ||
| DISCOVERY 1 1989 – 1998 | ||||||
| 200Tdi | Engine Parts | Engine Electrics | Engine electrics | EC:12L – Bosch Ref: 0 331 303 165 | LA081991 | |
| 300Tdi | Engine Parts | Engine Electrics | Engine electrics | EC:12L – Bosch Ref: 0 331 303 165 | MA081992 | |
| RANGE ROVER CLASSIC | ||||||
| 200Tdi | Engine Parts | Engine Electrics | Engine electrics | Less Catalyst – EC:4L – Bosch Ref: 0 331 303 165 – Less Zircon | ||
| 300Tdi | Engine Parts | Engine Electrics | Engine electrics | EC:12L – Bosch Ref: 0 331 303 165 |
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