Piaggio 58246R Starter Relay 12V 30A – Beverly, Liberty, Vespa LX and Ape

The Piaggio 58246R solenoid relay — the 12V 30A starter relay — is the component that receives the weak pulse from the starter button and closes the power circuit to the starter motor: it sends the full battery current to the starter. It is one of the most common codes in the entire Piaggio group: it is installed on Beverly, Liberty, Fly, Typhoon, X8, X9 and X Evo, Vespa LX, LXV and S, Aprilia RX/SX 125, SR Motard and Sport City ONE, Gilera Runner and DNA, the Ape in almost all versions, and the Porter. When it fails, turning the key only produces a "click" and the engine does not turn over. New spare part, original Piaggio code, ready for delivery from Moon Bike S.r.l. — Cercola (NA).

✓ Strengths

• Original Piaggio code 58246R – original equipment relay, not a universal spare part
• 12V – 30A – the capacity specified by the manufacturer for the starting system
• One code for the entire group – Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Gilera, Ape and Porter: from 1986 to models still in production
• Solves the classic "I hear the click but it doesn't start" – the most common fault mistaken for a dead battery or burned-out starter motor
• Economical spare part – costs a fraction of the starter motor, which is often replaced by mistake
• New product, never mounted · shipped from Italy

Technical specifications

Vehicle compatibility

Compatibility source: official Piaggio spare parts catalog (B2B), sections Ape, Porter, Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Gilera, EMEA, APAC, NAFTA and LATAM markets. If your vehicle is not listed, contact us with the VIN number before ordering.

Recommended products

• Battery – the first thing to rule out when you hear the click: if it's more than three years old, that's often the problem
• Starter motor – if the engine still doesn't turn over after changing the solenoid relay
• Terminals and ground cable – oxidized ones give the exact same symptom and cost a few euros
• Engine stop button 584599 – the other command that causes starting problems on Beverly scooters

Who is it perfect for

This is the spare part for those who turn the key, press the starter, and hear only a sharp click — the engine doesn't turn over, the lights stay on, the battery seems fine. On all Piaggio group scooters, it's the most frequent electrical fault after the battery, and the irony is that many end up changing the starter motor, which costs ten times as much, when this relay would have been enough. It's also the part that every workshop keeps on the shelf, precisely because the same code covers almost everything: Beverly, Liberty, Vespa LX, Ape, Runner, RX/SX. If you have a vehicle sitting in the garage for a while, it's one of the first components to check.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is this part?
It is the starter solenoid relay, meaning the 12V 30A relay that sits between the battery and the starter motor. The starter button sends a weak signal to the solenoid relay, which closes the power contact and allows all the current needed to turn the engine.

I hear a click but the engine doesn't turn over: is this it?
Very often yes, but not always. The click is the solenoid relay activating: if after the click the engine doesn't turn over, either the internal power contact is burnt out (and this is the right spare part), or the battery does not have sufficient current. Measure the battery at rest: if it's below 12.4 V, the battery is the problem.

Will it fit my scooter?
It is one of the most common codes in the group: it is installed on Beverly, Liberty, Fly, Typhoon, X8, X9, X Evo, Hexagon, Skipper, Vespa LX, LXV and S, Aprilia RX/SX 125, SR Motard and Sport City ONE, Gilera Runner and DNA, the Ape and the Porter. Check the table above and, if in doubt, send us the VIN number.

Do I also need to change the starter motor?
Almost never. The solenoid relay is the component that fails first because the internal contacts wear out with each start. Try it first: it costs a fraction of the starter motor, and in most cases, it solves the problem.

How do I install it?
Disconnect the negative battery terminal, unplug the two power terminals and the control connector, replace the relay, and tighten the nuts securely. It's a quick job, but tightening is crucial: a loose terminal heats up and burns out the new relay.

Is it original or a reproduction?
It is the original Piaggio code 58246R, new and never mounted. Universal relays can be found on the market for a few euros: they handle less starting current, and on a component that works at 30 A, the difference becomes apparent within a few months.

How long does it take to arrive?
The item is in stock and shipped from Italy. You will receive the tracking code as soon as the package is dispatched.