12V PMDD Starter for Hyundai Azera 3.3L & 3.8L: Fitment, Warning Signs and Installation Guide
Author : Danny walker | Published On : 29 Sep 2026
A starter that quits without warning can leave you stranded. This 12V PMDD Starter for Hyundai Azera 3.3L and 3.8L is a new replacement for selected Hyundai and Kia V6 models.
What is a PMDD starter?
PMDD stands for Permanent Magnet Direct Drive. It uses permanent magnets instead of a field-coil design, so it stays compact and lightweight. This 12V Starter for Hyundai Azera 3.3L and 3.8L is rated at 1.4 kW (about 1.88 HP), turns clockwise, and is sold new.
Vehicles it fits
This Hyundai Azera 3.8L V6 Starter Motor fits:
- Hyundai Azera 3.3L: 2009-2010, and 2011 with VIN D only
- Hyundai Azera 3.8L: 2010-2011
- Veracruz 3.8L: 2010-2012; Entourage 3.8L: 2008-2010
- Kia Amanti 3.8L: 2008-2009; Sedona 3.8L: 2008-2010
- Kia Sorento 3.5L (VIN 3): 2011; Sedona 3.5L (VIN 7): 2011-2012
It has an 8-tooth gear, a 1.004 in (25.5 mm) gear diameter and two M10-1.25 mounting holes, and it weighs about 5 lb. It replaces Hyundai 36100-3C150 and 36100-3C150RU, and Kia 36100-3C150 and 36100-3C15.
Signs of a failing starter
Check the battery and cables first. Then watch for clicking, slow cranking, no crank while the lights work, intermittent starting, grinding, whirring without cranking, or a burning smell.
Maintenance tips
Keep the battery healthy, clean and tighten the cables, and crank no longer than 10 seconds at a time. Fix nearby oil leaks, and release the key once the engine starts.
Installation tips
Compare the new starter with the old one, then disconnect the negative battery terminal. Use jack stands, photograph the wiring, and clean the mounting surface. Tighten the bolts to the service manual torque, then test.
Conclusion
Confirm your model year, engine size and VIN before ordering. Denparts.ca lists the fitment and OEM details, so you can match them to your old starter and get the right part the first time.
