Description

Function of the Starter Motor

The starter motor turns the GW4D20M 2.0 turbo diesel engine over when you turn the key, driving the pinion into the flywheel ring gear and spinning the engine fast enough to fire. When a starter is on its way out you typically hear a single loud click or a rapid clicking from the solenoid, a grinding or whirring noise as the pinion fails to engage cleanly, or nothing at all even though the battery is fully charged and the dash lights are bright. A starter that drags, spins without engaging or only works on the second or third try will eventually leave the vehicle stranded, so replace it as soon as the symptoms start rather than waiting for a complete no-start. This is a 12 V unit manufactured by JHECO with the solenoid, pinion and mounting flange to suit the GW4D20M block. Fits the GW4D20M 2.0 turbo diesel engine as used in the GWM P-Series Commercial and GWM P-Series Passenger single cab and double cab bakkies.

Common Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

A generic OBD reader shows the 5-character code; the GWM system stores the 7-character extended form shown in brackets.

• P0615 [P061500] — Starter relay control circuit open
• P0616 [P061600] — Starter relay control circuit short to ground
• P0617 [P061700] — Starter relay control circuit short to power supply

These codes point at the starter relay and its wiring rather than the starter itself, so check the relay, fuse, battery terminals and the heavy cable to the solenoid before condemning the starter motor.

Why order it from Partszar

A faulty sensor, coil or starter feeds the engine the wrong signal, so it runs rich, misfires, will not start or drops into limp mode, and the fault light stays on until it is fixed. Once this is replaced the ECU gets what it expects and the vehicle runs the way it did when it was new.

• Fitment checked before it is listed. Every part is cross-referenced against the official parts catalogue and OEM part number so it fits first time. If your vehicle is listed above, this is the one you need. Not sure? Send us your VIN using the contact form below and we confirm the exact part for free, no obligation.
• Dispatched fast, tracked to your door. In-stock parts leave within 1 to 2 business days and reach you anywhere in South Africa in 2 to 5 business days with tracking. Back-order parts are sourced directly from our supplier, typically 3 to 4 weeks, and we keep you updated by email.
• OEM JHECO part. Made by the manufacturer that supplies the factory, so it fits and performs exactly like the original.
• Decide with confidence. Selected parts carry our 6-month limited guarantee when fitted by an RMI-approved mechanic. Not sure about anything? Contact us below before you order.

It is normal to second-guess a purchase this size. The short version: it is cross-referenced to your engine, it is the part the workshop calls for, and if you send us your VIN through the form below first there is nothing left to doubt.

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