This famous starter is starting to get temperamental, it's time to change it. Do not leave it lying around when you feel it weaken, because when the starter does not work anymore you will no longer have the possibility of starting your Kia Carens 2. Here is a short guide to replace its starter and understand its action.change-starter-Kia-Carens-2

What is the starter for my Kia Carens 2 for?

The starter happens to be an electric motor inside the engine of your Kia Carens 2. It extracts electric power from the battery to start, and sends the impulse to the engine so that it starts. In order to be sure that this is really a starter problem and not something else, we advise you to read the article on starting problems. Now that we have determined the problem, let's get down to business.

How to change the starter on my Kia Carens 2?

Before starting repairs, make sure you have the necessary equipment. For this manipulation you are going to need a whole tool box, a jack, a wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

In order to carry out this operation, the most important thing is to properly memorize the locations, particularly of the wires. We invite you to stamp them if necessary.

  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal from your Kia Carens 2.
  • If the access to the starter from above is too complex, do not hesitate to use the jack stands to get there from below.
  • Disconnect each of the power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Place the jack under the engine in case it rocks slightly.
  • Clear all the fixings and remember the locations
  • Remove the starter
  • Keep the mounting bracket, as it will not always come with the brand new starter
  • Polish the pods which will sometimes be oxidized with a brush

Attach new starter

Now that the operation has been memorized, it will suffice approximately to execute the opposite maneuver.

  • Examine the old starter on your Kia Carens 2 and the new one to see if there are any variations in the mounting system, which can happen.
  • Reclip the starter support to its position
  • Mount the new starter
  • Make sure it fits perfectly in its guide and screw
  • Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
  • Connect the negative terminal of this battery.

It is done. Now reassembling a starter on your Kia Carens 2 is no longer a mystery to your eyes. Have a good trip, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!