Get your starter switching cleanly again with the Standard Ignition Starter Solenoid SS-298 — the heavy-current electromagnetic switch that energizes the starter motor when you turn the key. It's a direct-fit replacement across a wide vintage lineup, including the 1981-1985 Dodge Aries [L4-2.6L], 1982-1985 Chrysler LeBaron [L4-2.6L], 1979-1985 Mazda RX-7 [R2-1.1L], 1979-1985 Mazda 626 [L4-2.0L], 1983-1986 Mitsubishi Cordia [L4-1.8L], and 1981-1982 Toyota Cressida [L6-2.8L], among many others.
- Core function: Closes the high-amperage circuit between the battery and starter motor to crank the engine.
- Solenoid switching: Uses an electromagnetic coil to move the internal contacts, handling the heavy starting current the ignition switch cannot carry directly.
- Direct replacement: Installs in place of the original solenoid on the listed applications; one per vehicle.
Signs this part may need replacing include a single click when turning the key with no crank, intermittent starting, or the starter failing to engage. If a failed solenoid is the cause of your no-crank condition, this replaces it — diagnose the starting circuit first, as similar symptoms can come from the battery, cables, or starter motor.
Fitment: 60 applications spanning Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Toyota — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list. Manufacturer part number SS-298.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the SS-298 starter solenoid do?
It's an electromagnetic switch that closes the high-current circuit between the battery and starter motor when you turn the key, allowing the starter to crank the engine.
How do I know if my starter solenoid has failed?
Common signs include a single click with no crank, intermittent starting, or the starter not engaging. Diagnose the battery, cables, and starter first, since they can cause similar symptoms.
Will this fit my vehicle?
It fits 60 applications across Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Toyota. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact year, make, model, and engine.
How many solenoids do I need?
The listed applications use one per vehicle, so this single solenoid covers a complete replacement.
What is the manufacturer part number?
The manufacturer part number is SS-298 from Standard Ignition.
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