Your starter is starting to weaken, so it's time to replace it. It should not be delayed too long if you notice, because if the starter breaks down you will be unable to start the famous Kia Picanto. You will find below a text to replace its starter and assimilate its principle.
What is the starter for my Kia Picanto used for?
The starter turns out to be an electric motor in the content of the engine of the famous Kia Picanto. Indeed, it consumes electricity from the battery to start, and sends the impulse to the engine so that it starts. In order to be sure that it is a problem of starter and not another problem, We suggest you read the file on startup problems. Now that we have spotted the problem, we can attack.
How to change the starter on my Kia Picanto?
Before tackling repairs, check that you have the necessary equipment. In order to perform this procedure you are going to need an integral toolbox, a jack, a wire brush but also a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
In order to carry out this operation, what is useful turns out to be to memorize the locations, especially the wires. You can stamp them if it helps.
- Disconnect the minus terminal of the famous Kia Picanto battery.
- If ever getting to the starter from above is a bit too complex, don't hesitate to use jack stands to make it easier.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies going to the starter
- Put a jack under the engine in case Put a little wobbles.
- Release all the fasteners and retain the locations
- Remove the starter
- Set aside the mounting base, as it will not necessarily be supplied with the brand new starter
- Rub the pods that could be oxidized using a brush
Attach new starter
Now that we have visualized the operation, it will suffice approximately to perform the reverse maneuver.
- Compare the old starter of the famous Kia Picanto with the new one to see if there are some dissimilarities in the mounting system, which is not uncommon to see.
- Replace the starter base in its place
- Put the brand new starter in its place
- Make sure it is well in its base and screw
- Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
- Reattach the negative terminal of your battery.
It is done. Today putting a starter on the famous Kia Picanto no longer holds any secrets for you. Be careful on the road, and leave us a comment if you liked our article!