Your starter is starting to get temperamental, which means it should be replaced by a new one. Do not delay too long if you feel it weakening, since if the starter is definitely broken it will be too late to launch this Hyundai Portico. Here is a special file to replace its starter and understand its action.change-starter-Hyundai-Portico

What is the starter motor of my Hyundai Portico used for?

The starter turns out to be an electric motor in the engine content of this Hyundai Portico. Indeed, it consumes electrical power from the battery to be able to start, and launches the impulse to the motor to start. In order to verify that it is really a starter malfunction and nothing else, we advise you to consult the article on starting problems. Now that you have determined the dysfunction, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.

How do I change the starter in my Hyundai Portico?

Before starting the tasks, check that you have the necessary equipment. If you want to perform such a procedure you will necessarily need a filled toolbox, a jack, a wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

In order to carry out this action, what is important happens to be to really remember the positions, cables for example. We invite you to stamp them if you are afraid of forgetting.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Hyundai Portico.
  • In case it is really difficult to access the starter from above, you can install the jack stands so that it is easier to get there.
  • Disconnect each of the power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Position a jack below the engine in case it wobbles a little.
  • Remove each of the fixings and retain the positions
  • Disassemble the starter
  • Keep the mounting bracket, as it will not be systematically sold with the brand new starter
  • Clean the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using your brush

Install the new starter

Once you have learned the technique, it will be more or less enough to do the process the other way around.

  • Parallel the old starter of this Hyundai Portico with the new one in order to find out if there are some differences in the mounting system, which is not uncommon to see.
  • Replace the starter support in its location
  • Mount the new starter in its location
  • Check that it is perfectly in its guide and screw
  • Reattach cables to starter
  • Replace the negative terminal on the battery.

That's it. Today fitting a starter on this Hyundai Portico is no longer a mystery to your eyes. Have a good trip, and you can write a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!