Your starter is starting to weaken, which means that it should be replaced by a new one. Do not delay too long when you feel it weaken, because when the starter is permanently broken you will no longer be able to launch your Volkswagen Bora. Here is a special file in order to change its starter and discover its activity.change-starter-Volkswagen-Bora

What is the starter for my Volkswagen Bora?

A starter happens to be an electric motor in the engine contents of your Volkswagen Bora. The latter consumes electricity from the battery to start, and gives the impulse to the engine to start. To know that it is indeed a concern of starter and not something else, We suggest you go read our text on startup problems. Now that we have determined the concern, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.

How to change the starter on my Volkswagen Bora?

Before starting the repairs, check that you have the necessary tools. For this manipulation you will necessarily need an integral toolbox, a jack, a wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

So, if you want to do this manipulation, what is important will be to properly remember the positions, for cables for example. Do not hesitate to spot them with a marker if you are afraid of forgetting.

  • Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of your Volkswagen Bora.
  • If the access to the starter from the top is a little too complex, do not hesitate to install the candles to be able to reach it from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Position a jack under the engine in the event that Set up falters a little.
  • Remove all fasteners and retain the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Keep the mounting bracket, as it is not always supplied with the brand new starter
  • Rub the pods that could be oxidized with a brush

Attach new starter

Now that the handling has been retained, it will more or less suffice to execute the maneuver in the other direction.

  • Compare the old starter of your Volkswagen Bora and the new one to be able to check if there are dissimilarities in the fixing system, which is not uncommon to see.
  • Return the starter support to its position
  • Mount the brand new starter in its place
  • Make sure it is well on its base and screw
  • Put the wires back to the starter
  • Connect the negative terminal of your battery.

Its good. Today reassembling a starter on your Volkswagen Bora is no longer a mystery to your eyes. Have a nice trip, and leave us a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!