The starter is starting to weaken, so it's time to change it. Do not leave it lying around if you ever notice it, because if the starter breaks down you will no longer be able to launch this Kia Cee D. Here is a tutorial to replace its starter and understand its action.
What is the starter for my Kia Cee D used for?
The starter happens to be an electric motor in the content of the engine of this Kia Cee D. The latter consumes electricity from the battery in order to start, and sends the impulse to the engine so that it starts. In order to make sure that it is indeed a starter malfunction and not a battery problem, we advise you to read the article on starting problems. Now that we've identified the dysfunction, let's get down to business.
How to change the starter on my Kia Cee D?
Before starting work, make sure you have the necessary tools. If you wish to carry out such a manipulation you will necessarily need an integral toolbox, a jack, a wire brush as well as two candles.
Remove the old starter
In order to carry out this manipulation, what is useful is to remember the positions well, for the wires for example. Do not hesitate to spot them with a marker if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of this Kia Cee D.
- In case accessing the starter from the top is a bit too complicated, do not hesitate to use the jack stands so as to reach it from below.
- Disconnect all power supplies connecting to the starter
- Place the jack below the engine if the engine falters a little.
- Disassemble all the fixings and retain the positions
- Remove the starter
- Set aside the mounting base, as it will not always be supplied with the starter to be mounted
- Clean the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using your brush
Attach new starter
Now that the handling has been retained, it will more or less suffice to carry out the reverse operation.
- Examine the old starter of this Kia Cee D with the new one to be able to see if there are differences in the mounting system, what can happen.
- Reclip the starter base in its place
- Put the brand new starter in its place
- Check that it is correctly in its support and screw
- Reconnect the cables to the starter
- Connect the negative terminal of your battery.
It is done. Today setting up a starter on this Kia Cee D is not magic for you. Have a nice trip, and leave us a comment if this text helped you!