This famous starter is starting to fail, so it's time to replace it with a new one. Do not let it hang out if you notice it, since when the starter is definitely broken it will be too late to start this Iveco Massif. Here is a text to replace its starter and know its activity.
What is the starter motor of my Iveco Massif for?
The starter happens to be an electric motor within the engine of this Iveco Massif. The latter consumes electricity from the battery to be able to function, and launches the impulse to the motor so that it starts. To be sure that it is a starter problem and nothing else, we invite you to read the article on starting problems. Now that you've spotted the problem, it's time to get to the heart of the matter.
How do I change the starter on my Iveco Massif?
Before starting operations, make sure you have the necessary equipment. In order to perform such a procedure you will necessarily need a filled toolbox, your jack, a wire brush but also a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
In order to carry out this manipulation, the most useful turns out to be to correctly memorize the positions, of the cables in particular. We invite you to locate them with a marker if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Iveco Massif.
- If accessing the starter from above is a little too complicated, we invite you to install the jack stands to be able to reach it from below.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
- Jack up the engine if the engine wobbles slightly.
- Remove all fasteners and remember the positions
- Disassemble the starter
- Set aside the mounting frame, as it is not always supplied with the brand new starter
- Polish the pods that could be oxidized using a brush
Attach new starter
Now that you have memorized the manipulation, it will be roughly enough to do the process in the other direction.
- Compare the old starter of this Iveco Massif with the new one in order to check whether there are any fixing dissimilarities, which can happen.
- Reclip the starter armature in its place
- Mount the new starter in its location
- Make sure it sits properly on its support and screw
- Connect the cables to the starter
- Replace the negative terminal on your battery.
Its good. Now fitting a starter on this Iveco Massif is no longer a mystery to your eyes. Be careful on the road, and leave us a comment if this text has helped you!