Your starter is starting to weaken, which means that it should be replaced. Do not leave it lying around when you feel it weaken, because if the starter breaks down you will be unable to start the famous Kia Carnival. You will find below a text to replace its starter and find out how it works.change-starter-Kia-Carnival

What is the starter for my Kia Carnival used for?

A starter turns out to be an electric motor inside the engine of the famous Kia Carnival. It draws electricity from the battery to be able to operate, and sends the impulse to the engine so that it starts. In order to be sure that it is really a starter malfunction and not a battery problem, we invite you to consult the article on starting problems. Now that we have determined the dysfunction, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.

How do I change the starter on my Kia Carnival?

Before tackling the work, check that you have the necessary tools. For this procedure you will need an integral tool box, a jack, a wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

So, if you wish to do this action, what is important is to be able to correctly retain the positions, of the wires in particular. Do not hesitate to mark them if that can help you.

  • Disconnect the minus terminal of the famous Kia Carnival battery.
  • If ever the access to the starter from the top is really complex, we invite you to use the candles to reach it from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies connecting to the starter
  • Position your jack below the engine in case the engine moves a bit.
  • Remove all fasteners and retain the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Set aside the mounting bracket, as it will not necessarily be supplied with the starter to be fitted
  • Rub the pods that could be oxidized with a brush

Attach new starter

Once we have visualized the manipulation, it will be almost enough to carry out the opposite maneuver.

  • Compare the old starter of the famous Kia Carnival with the new one to check if there are certain dissimilarities of fixation, and this is not unusual.
  • Reposition the starter support in its position
  • Install the brand new starter
  • Make sure it is correctly on its guide and screw
  • Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
  • Replace the negative terminal of this battery.

It is done. Now setting up a starter on the famous Kia Carnival is not magic for your eyes. Be careful on the road, and you can write a comment if you liked our article!