
Valeo 438265 Starter
Valeo Starter 438265 for Mercedes-Benz V8 Applications
Valeo Starter 438265 is a 12-volt PMGR starter built for select Mercedes-Benz applications with OE-level electrical performance. It is a Valeo OE family starter with an aluminum housing, clockwise rotation, and a 10-tooth drive for direct replacement use on confirmed fitments.
Key Features
- 12-volt starter for starting-system replacement
- PMGR design for compact, efficient cranking performance
- 1.4 kW power rating
- Clockwise starter rotation
- Aluminum housing for durable construction
- 2-hole, 2-threaded mounting configuration
- 10-tooth drive
- Technical number: TS14E17AMQ
OE Line Details
The Valeo Starter line reflects Valeo’s long history in electrical systems and original equipment supply. This starter is part of the Valeo OE family and is a 100% new unit, which helps avoid the wear concerns associated with reused starter components. For shoppers looking for a Mercedes-Benz CL550 starter or a Mercedes-Benz S550 starter, Valeo 438265 matches the OE-style configuration used on the listed vehicles.
This part cross-references Gates 52085 for the same application.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2011-2014 Mercedes-Benz CL550, N/A; VALEO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS VEHICLE; 1.4 KW; Starter
- Fits 2012-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550, N/A; VALEO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS VEHICLE; 1.4 KW; Starter
- Fits 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550, N/A; VALEO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS VEHICLE; 1.4 KW; Starter
What It Helps Address
- Slow or weak engine cranking
- No-start conditions caused by starter failure
- Intermittent starting performance
- Starter noise from worn internal components
- Electrical starting issues on confirmed Mercedes-Benz applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the 12-volt system, 2-hole 2-threaded mounting pattern, clockwise rotation, 10-tooth drive, and 1.4 kW rating before installation. Confirm the technical number TS14E17AMQ and compare the original starter configuration on the vehicle to ensure proper replacement. For Mercedes-Benz CL550, S550, and E550 applications, match the OE-style starter layout exactly.
Quality Assurance
Valeo is an established OE supplier in electrical systems, and this starter is supplied as a new component rather than a remanufactured unit. That new-build construction supports consistent replacement quality for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications.
Valeo 438265 Starter
Valeo Starter 438265 for Mercedes-Benz V8 Applications
Valeo Starter 438265 is a 12-volt PMGR starter built for select Mercedes-Benz applications with OE-level electrical performance. It is a Valeo OE family starter with an aluminum housing, clockwise rotation, and a 10-tooth drive for direct replacement use on confirmed fitments.
Key Features
- 12-volt starter for starting-system replacement
- PMGR design for compact, efficient cranking performance
- 1.4 kW power rating
- Clockwise starter rotation
- Aluminum housing for durable construction
- 2-hole, 2-threaded mounting configuration
- 10-tooth drive
- Technical number: TS14E17AMQ
OE Line Details
The Valeo Starter line reflects Valeo’s long history in electrical systems and original equipment supply. This starter is part of the Valeo OE family and is a 100% new unit, which helps avoid the wear concerns associated with reused starter components. For shoppers looking for a Mercedes-Benz CL550 starter or a Mercedes-Benz S550 starter, Valeo 438265 matches the OE-style configuration used on the listed vehicles.
This part cross-references Gates 52085 for the same application.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2011-2014 Mercedes-Benz CL550, N/A; VALEO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS VEHICLE; 1.4 KW; Starter
- Fits 2012-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550, N/A; VALEO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS VEHICLE; 1.4 KW; Starter
- Fits 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550, N/A; VALEO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS VEHICLE; 1.4 KW; Starter
What It Helps Address
- Slow or weak engine cranking
- No-start conditions caused by starter failure
- Intermittent starting performance
- Starter noise from worn internal components
- Electrical starting issues on confirmed Mercedes-Benz applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the 12-volt system, 2-hole 2-threaded mounting pattern, clockwise rotation, 10-tooth drive, and 1.4 kW rating before installation. Confirm the technical number TS14E17AMQ and compare the original starter configuration on the vehicle to ensure proper replacement. For Mercedes-Benz CL550, S550, and E550 applications, match the OE-style starter layout exactly.
Quality Assurance
Valeo is an established OE supplier in electrical systems, and this starter is supplied as a new component rather than a remanufactured unit. That new-build construction supports consistent replacement quality for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications.
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Description
Valeo Starter 438265 for Mercedes-Benz V8 Applications
Valeo Starter 438265 is a 12-volt PMGR starter built for select Mercedes-Benz applications with OE-level electrical performance. It is a Valeo OE family starter with an aluminum housing, clockwise rotation, and a 10-tooth drive for direct replacement use on confirmed fitments.
Key Features
- 12-volt starter for starting-system replacement
- PMGR design for compact, efficient cranking performance
- 1.4 kW power rating
- Clockwise starter rotation
- Aluminum housing for durable construction
- 2-hole, 2-threaded mounting configuration
- 10-tooth drive
- Technical number: TS14E17AMQ
OE Line Details
The Valeo Starter line reflects Valeo’s long history in electrical systems and original equipment supply. This starter is part of the Valeo OE family and is a 100% new unit, which helps avoid the wear concerns associated with reused starter components. For shoppers looking for a Mercedes-Benz CL550 starter or a Mercedes-Benz S550 starter, Valeo 438265 matches the OE-style configuration used on the listed vehicles.
This part cross-references Gates 52085 for the same application.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2011-2014 Mercedes-Benz CL550, N/A; VALEO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS VEHICLE; 1.4 KW; Starter
- Fits 2012-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550, N/A; VALEO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS VEHICLE; 1.4 KW; Starter
- Fits 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550, N/A; VALEO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS VEHICLE; 1.4 KW; Starter
What It Helps Address
- Slow or weak engine cranking
- No-start conditions caused by starter failure
- Intermittent starting performance
- Starter noise from worn internal components
- Electrical starting issues on confirmed Mercedes-Benz applications
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the 12-volt system, 2-hole 2-threaded mounting pattern, clockwise rotation, 10-tooth drive, and 1.4 kW rating before installation. Confirm the technical number TS14E17AMQ and compare the original starter configuration on the vehicle to ensure proper replacement. For Mercedes-Benz CL550, S550, and E550 applications, match the OE-style starter layout exactly.
Quality Assurance
Valeo is an established OE supplier in electrical systems, and this starter is supplied as a new component rather than a remanufactured unit. That new-build construction supports consistent replacement quality for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications.












