This famous starter is starting to weaken, so it's time to replace it with a new one. Do not delay too long if you notice it, as if the starter stop working, it will be too late to start your Lancia Beta. Below is a short guide to replacing your starter and understanding how it works.change-starter-Lancia-Beta

What is the starter motor of my Lancia Beta used for?

The starter is an electric motor in the engine content of your Lancia Beta. It draws electrical power from the battery in order to start, and sends the impulse to the motor to ignite. To be sure that it is really a starter problem and not another problem, we invite you to consult our text on starting problems. Now that we have spotted the problem, we can attack.

How do I change the starter in my Lancia Beta?

Before tackling the work, check that you have the necessary tools. For this operation you will need an integral tool box, a jack, a wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

If you want to do this, the most useful thing is to really visualize the positions, especially the wires. We invite you to mark them if you are afraid of forgetting.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of your Lancia Beta battery.
  • If it happens that accessing the starter from above is a little too complicated, you can use the jack stands to access it from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Place your jack under the motor if it wobbles slightly.
  • Remove each of the fixings and memorize the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Keep the mounting bracket, since it is not necessarily sold with the brand new starter
  • Clean the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using a brush

Attach new starter

Now that we have visualized the operation, it will almost suffice to perform the opposite operation.

  • Compare the old starter on your Lancia Beta with the brand new one so that you can see if there are any mounting dissimilarities, and this is not unusual.
  • Return the starter support to its position
  • Set up the famous starter
  • Check that it is in its guide and screw
  • Reattach cables to starter
  • Reconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

That's it. Now mounting a starter on your Lancia Beta is no magic to your eyes. Have a good trip, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this text has helped you!