Your starter is starting to get finicky, which means it should be replaced. Do not delay too long if you notice it, since if the starter breaks down you will no longer be able to start this Toyota Fchv-4. Here is a little guide on how to replace your starter and understand its activity.
What is the starter motor of my Toyota Fchv-4 used for?
A starter turns out to be an electric motor within the engine of this Toyota Fchv-4. The latter draws electrical power from the battery to start, and sends the impulse to the motor to start. In order to know that this is indeed a starter malfunction and not another problem, we invite you to consult the file on starting problems. Now that you have determined the dysfunction, we can attack.
How to change the starter of my Toyota Fchv-4?
Before starting repairs, make sure you have the necessary tools. In order to carry out such a manipulation you will need a whole toolbox, a jack, a wire brush but also a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
For this procedure, the most important thing is to remember the positions correctly, especially for cables. We invite you to mark them if necessary.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Toyota Fchv-4.
- If accessing the starter from above is really difficult, feel free to use the jack stands to be able to get there from below.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies connecting to the starter
- Place the jack below the motor if the motor wobbles slightly.
- Disassemble all the fixings and memorize the positions
- Disassemble the starter
- Set aside the mounting base, as it will not always be supplied with the starter to be mounted
- Rub the pods which can be oxidized using a brush
Attach new starter
Now that you have memorized the technique, you will more or less need to do the reverse process.
- Compare the old starter of this Toyota Fchv-4 with the new one so as to discern if there are any dissimilarities in the mounting system, which happens from time to time.
- Reclip the starter base to its position
- Install the new starter
- Make sure it is properly in its holder and screw
- Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
- Reconnect the negative terminal of your battery.
Here is. Today, fitting a starter on this Toyota Fchv-4 is not magic for you. Be careful on the road, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!