Your starter is starting to get temperamental, it's time to replace it with a new one. Do not leave it lying around if you notice it, because when the starter breaks down you will no longer be able to launch your Opel Rekord. Here is a special file in order to change its starter and understand its principle.change-starter-Opel-Rekord

What is the starter for my Opel Rekord?

A starter happens to be an electric motor in the contents of the engine in your Opel Rekord. The latter extracts electricity from the battery to operate, and initiates the impulse to the motor so that it starts. In order to know that it is indeed a concern of starter and not another problem, we invite you to read the article on startup problems. Now that we have identified the concern, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.

How to change the starter on my Opel Rekord?

Before tackling the tasks, check that you have the necessary tools. For such a procedure you will necessarily need a whole tool box, your jack, your wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

For this action, the most useful is to really remember the locations, especially the wires. Don't hesitate to spot them with a marker if necessary.

  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal from your Opel Rekord.
  • If it happens that accessing the starter from above is a bit too complex, do not hesitate to use candles to get there from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Place a jack under the engine if it moves a little.
  • Clear all the fixings and remember the locations
  • Disassemble the starter
  • Set aside the mounting base, since it will not necessarily be sold with the new starter
  • Clean the lugs that could be oxidized using your brush

Install the new starter

Now that we have visualized the technique, it will suffice approximately to execute the reverse procedure.

  • Compare the old starter on your Opel Rekord and the new one to find out if there are variations in the mounting system, what can happen.
  • Reclip the starter base to its location
  • Mount the famous starter in its location
  • Check that it is perfectly on its guide and screw
  • Return the power supplies to the starter
  • Replace the negative terminal of this battery.

Its good. Now putting a starter on your Opel Rekord is not magic for your eyes. Have a good trip, and leave us a comment if you liked our article!