Your starter is starting to get finicky, so it's time to replace it. Do not delay too long if you feel it weaken, since when the starter is definitely broken it will be too late to start the famous seat leon. Here is a short guide to replace its starter and understand its principle.
What is the starter of my seat leon for?
A starter turns out to be an electric motor inside the engine of the famous seat leon. It draws electricity from the battery in order to start, and sends the impulse to the engine so that it starts. In order to verify that it is a starter malfunction and not anything else, We advise you to consult our text on starting problems. Now that we have identified the dysfunction, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.
How do I change the starter on my seat leon?
Before tackling operations, check that you have the necessary tools. If you wish to carry out this manipulation you will necessarily need a whole tool box, your jack, your wire brush but also a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
For this manipulation, what is important will be to correctly visualize the locations, cables in particular. We invite you to mark them if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery from the famous seat leon.
- If it happens that accessing the starter from above is a bit too complex, you can use the jack stands so as to reach it from below.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
- Place the jack below the engine if it wobbles a bit.
- Release all the fasteners and retain the locations
- Disassemble the starter
- Set aside the mounting base, as it will not necessarily be sold with the new starter
- Polish the pods which can be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Once the operation has been retained, it is approximately sufficient to do the reverse maneuver.
- Compare the old starter of the famous seat leon with the brand new one in order to check if there are certain differences in the fixing system, something that happens from time to time.
- Return the starter base to its position
- Put the famous starter in place
- Make sure it is correctly in its support and screw
- Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
- Connect the minus terminal of this battery.
Here is. Now reassembling a starter on the famous seat leon has no secrets for your eyes. Have a nice trip, and leave us a comment if this text helped you!