The starter is starting to get temperamental, so it's time to change it. You should not delay too much if you ever notice it, because when the starter breaks down you will no longer be able to start your Opel Rekord Caravan. Here is a tutorial on how to change your starter and understand how it works.
What is the starter of my Opel Rekord Caravan for?
A starter happens to be an electric motor inside the engine of your Opel Rekord Caravan. The latter consumes electricity from the battery in order to start, and launches the impulse to the motor so that it starts up. In order to check that it is a starter problem and not a battery problem, we invite you to read our text on starting problems. Now that we've determined the concern, it's time to get to the heart of the matter.
How to change the starter of my Opel Rekord Caravan?
Before tackling repairs, check that you have the necessary equipment. For this manipulation you will necessarily need a filled toolbox, a jack, a wire brush but also two candles.
Remove the old starter
So, if you want to do this procedure, what is useful is to correctly retain the positions, for the cables for example. You can spot them with a marker if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal from your Opel Rekord Caravan.
- If ever accessing the starter from above is a little too difficult, feel free to use the jack stands so that it is easier to get there.
- Disconnect each of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
- Place a jack below the engine if the engine moves slightly.
- Release all of the fasteners and retain the positions
- Remove the starter
- Set aside the mounting bracket, since it is not always supplied with the starter to be mounted
- Clean the pods which can be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Now that we have memorized the manipulation, it will more or less suffice to perform the reverse manipulation.
- Compare the old starter on your Opel Rekord Caravan with 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
- Set up the famous starter
- Make sure it is perfectly in its guide and screw
- Reattach the power supplies to the starter
- Replace the negative terminal of your battery.
Here is. Today, refitting a starter on your Opel Rekord Caravan is no longer a mystery for you. Be careful on the road, and leave us a comment if this text has helped you!