This famous starter is starting to weaken, so it's time to replace it. Do not leave it lying around when you feel it weaken, because when the starter is definitely broken it will be impossible for you to start the famous Citroen Osmose. Here is a text to change its starter and understand its activity.
What is the starter for my Citroen Osmose used for?
The starter turns out to be an electric motor in the content of the engine of the famous Citroen Osmose. Indeed, it draws electricity from the battery to be able to start, and launch the impulse to the engine to start. In order to know that this is a starter problem and not another problem, we suggest you read our text on startup problems. Now that you've determined the concern, we can move on.
How to change the starter on my Citroen Osmose?
Before starting work, check that you have the necessary equipment. In order to perform such a procedure you will necessarily need a whole toolbox, a jack, a wire brush but also a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
So, if you want to do this procedure, the most important thing is to really visualize the positions, for the cables in particular. We invite you to stamp them if necessary.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of the famous Citroen Osmose.
- In case the access to the starter from above is too complex, we invite you to use the jack stands to be able to get there from below.
- Disconnect all power supplies connecting to the starter
- Position your jack under the engine in case it moves a little.
- Release each of the fixings and memorize the positions
- Remove the starter
- Recover the mounting base, since it will not necessarily be sold with the brand new starter
- Polish the pods that could be oxidized using a brush
Attach new starter
Once you have visualized the manipulation, it is more or less enough to carry out the operation in the other direction.
- Put in parallel the old starter of the famous Citroen Osmose and the new one to be able to discern if there are dissimilarities of fixing, what can happen.
- Return the starter base to its position
- Place the brand new starter in its place
- Make sure it sits correctly on its guide and screw
- Connect the power supplies to the starter
- Reconnect the negative terminal of this battery.
That's it. Now setting up a starter on the famous Citroen Osmose has no more secrets for you. Be careful on the road, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if you liked our article!