The starter is starting to weaken, which means it should be changed. Do not delay too long if you ever feel it weakening, since when the starter no longer working, it will be too late to launch this Iveco Minicab. You will find below a text to change its starter and understand its principle.
What is the starter motor in my Iveco Minicab used for?
The starter turns out to be an electric motor within the engine of this Iveco Minicab. Indeed, it draws electricity from the battery to turn, and gives the impetus to the motor to turn on. To make sure it is a starter problem and not another problem, we suggest you read the article on starting problems. Now that we have determined the problem, we can attack.
How do I change the starter in my Iveco Minicab?
Before starting the tasks, make sure you have the necessary equipment. If you wish to carry out such an operation you will necessarily need a filled toolbox, a jack, your wire brush and a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
For this action, the most useful is to correctly visualize the locations, for the wires in particular. You can spot them using a marker if that helps.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Iveco Minicab.
- If it happens that accessing the starter from above is a little too difficult, you can install the jack stands so that you can access it from below.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies that connect to the starter
- Place a jack under the engine in case the engine is tottering slightly.
- Disassemble all the fixings and save the locations
- Remove the starter
- Keep the mounting frame, since it will not be systematically sold with the new starter
- Polish the pods which can be oxidized with a brush
Install the new starter
Now that we have visualized the operation, you will more or less have to perform the opposite operation.
- Examine the old starter on this Iveco Minicab and the new one so that you can check if there are certain variations in the attachment, something that happens from time to time.
- Replace the starter armature in its place
- Install the new starter
- Make sure it is perfectly on its guide and screw
- Connect the wires to the starter
- Connect the negative terminal of your battery.
That's it. Today, fitting a starter on this Iveco Minicab is not magic for you. Have a good trip, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this little guide has made your task easier!