The starter is starting to weaken, so it's time to replace it. Do not wait too long when you feel it weakening, since if the starter fall in the harbor you will no longer be able to launch the famous smart fortwo. Here is a text to change its starter and discover its activity.
What is the starter for my smart fortwo used for?
A starter happens to be an electric motor inside the engine of the famous smart fortwo. It draws electricity from the battery to be able to start, and sends the impulse to the motor to start. In order to verify that it is indeed a starter problem and nothing else, we invite you to read the file on starting problems. Now that we have determined the problem, let's get down to business.
How do I change the starter on my smart fortwo?
Before starting operations, make sure you have the necessary tools. In order to perform this procedure you will need a complete toolbox, your jack, a wire brush and a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
So, if you want to do this action, the most important thing is to properly memorize the positions, especially the wires. You can stamp them if it helps.
- Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of the famous smart fortwo.
- If access to the starter from above is too complex, we invite you to use the jack stands so as to get there from below.
- Disconnect each of the power supplies that connect to the starter
- Place a jack under the engine in case it moves a little.
- Release all the fasteners and retain the positions
- Disassemble the starter
- Set aside the mounting bracket, since it will not necessarily be sold with the new starter
- Clean the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Now that we have learned the manipulation, you will more or less have to perform the reverse procedure.
- Put the old starter of the famous smart fortwo in parallel with the new one in order to check whether there are any dissimilarities in the fixing system, which is not uncommon to see.
- Replace the starter support in its place
- Mount the brand new starter
- Make sure it is well on its support and screw
- Connect the cables to the starter
- Reconnect the minus terminal of your battery.
Its good. From now on, fitting a starter on the famous smart fortwo has no more secrets for you. Have a good trip, and you can write a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!