This famous starter is starting to falter, now is the time to change it. Do not wait too long if you notice it, as when the starter no longer works you will no longer be able to start the famous Kia Rio 3. Here is a special file in order to replace its starter and discover its principle.change-starter-Kia Rio 3

What is the starter for my Kia Rio 3 used for?

A starter turns out to be an electric motor within the engine of the famous Kia Rio 3. It extracts electricity from the battery in order to start, and gives the impetus to the engine to start. So, if you want to make sure that it is indeed a starter malfunction and nothing else, we suggest that you read the article on starting problems. Now that we have spotted the dysfunction, we can attack.

How to change the starter on my Kia Rio 3?

Before starting work, make sure you have the necessary tools. In order to carry out such a manipulation you will necessarily need an integral tool box, a jack, a wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

In order to carry out this manipulation, what is essential turns out to be to really visualize the positions, for 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 famous Kia Rio 3 battery.
  • If ever getting to the starter from above is a little too difficult, you can use the jack stands to get there from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies connecting to the starter
  • Position the jack below the motor when the Put in place wobbles slightly.
  • Disassemble all the fixings and retain the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Set aside the mounting bracket, since it will not be systematically sold with the new starter
  • Polish the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using a brush

Attach new starter

Once we have visualized the manipulation, it will approximately suffice to do the procedure in the other direction.

  • Examine the old starter from the famous Kia Rio 3 and the new one to see if there are any variations in the attachment, and this is not unusual.
  • Replace the starter support in its place
  • Install the new starter
  • Check that it is well on its guide and screw
  • Return the power supplies to the starter
  • Replace the negative terminal on your battery.

Its good. Now reassembling a starter on the famous Kia Rio 3 is no longer a mystery to your eyes. Be careful on the road, and leave us a comment if this little guide has made it easier for you!