This famous starter is starting to weaken, it's time to replace it with a new one. It should not be delayed too long when you notice it, because if the starter is definitely broken it will be too late to start the famous Kia Soul. You will find below a tutorial on how to replace its starter and assimilate its action.
What is the starter for my Kia Soul for?
A starter turns out to be an electric motor within the engine of the famous Kia Soul. It draws electricity from the battery to start, and launch the impulse to the engine so that it ignites. In order to be sure that this is indeed a starter concern and not another problem, We suggest that you read the file on startup problems. Now that you've determined the concern, it's time to get to the heart of the matter.
How do I change the starter on my Kia Soul?
Before tackling the work, make sure you have the necessary tools. If you wish to carry out this manipulation you will need a complete toolbox, your jack, your wire brush and two candles.
Remove the old starter
So, if you want to do this, the most important thing is to properly view the locations, especially for cables. Don't hesitate to spot them with a marker if that can help you.
- Disconnect the minus terminal of the famous Kia Soul's battery.
- If it happens that accessing the starter from above is really complex, you can use the jack stands to be able to reach it from below.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
- Position the jack below the engine in case the engine is staggering slightly.
- Clear all fasteners and remember the locations
- Remove the starter
- Recover the fixing frame, since it is not necessarily sold with the new starter
- Clean the pods which can be oxidized with a brush
Attach new starter
Once you have visualized the operation, you will more or less have to do the reverse manipulation.
- Compare the old starter of the famous Kia Soul and the new one to discern if there are certain variations of fixation, and this is not unusual.
- Reclip the starter armature to its position
- Mount the brand new starter in its place
- Make sure that it is well in its support and screw
- Reattach the cables to the starter
- Connect the negative terminal of your battery.
Its good. Now reassembling a starter on the famous Kia Soul is no longer a mystery to you. Have a good ride, and you can write a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!