This famous starter is starting to get temperamental, so it's time to replace it with a new one. Do not let it hang out if you feel it weakening, since if the starter breaks down you will no longer be able to start your Kiaage 3. Here is a text to change the starter and know how it works.
What is the starter motor in my Kiaage 3 used for?
The starter turns out to be an electric motor inside the engine of your Kiaage 3. Indeed, it draws electricity from the battery to turn, and gives the impetus to the motor to turn on. So, if you want to be sure that it is indeed a starter malfunction and not another problem, we recommend that you read the article on starting problems. Now that we have identified the dysfunction, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.
How do I change the starter in my Kiaage 3?
Before starting repairs, make sure you have the necessary tools. For such a procedure you will need a complete toolbox, a jack, your wire brush but also two candles.
Remove the old starter
For this procedure, the most important thing is to correctly visualize the locations, especially cables. Do not hesitate to locate them using a marker if that helps you.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of your Kiaage 3 battery.
- If accessing the starter from above is too complicated, do not hesitate to install the jack stands to be able to reach it from below.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies going to the starter
- Place your jack under the engine if it wobbles a bit.
- Remove all fixings and memorize the locations
- Disassemble the starter
- Keep the mounting bracket, since it is not necessarily sold with the new starter
- Clean the pods that could be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Once the manipulation has been memorized, it will be more or less sufficient to perform the reverse maneuver.
- Examine the old starter on your Kiaage 3 and the new one to be able to find out if there are certain variations in the mounting system, which can happen.
- Reposition the starter support in its place
- Put the new starter in its location
- Make sure it is correctly in its guide and screw
- Connect the wires to the starter
- Replace the negative battery terminal.
It's done. From now on, mounting a starter on your Kiaage 3 has no secrets for you. Have a good trip, and leave us a comment if this text helped you!