Your starter is starting to get temperamental, that means that it should be changed. Do not leave it lying around if you ever notice it, because when the starter is definitely broken you will no longer be able to start this Renault Clio 3 Rs. Here is a short guide to replace its starter and understand its action.change-starter-Renault-Clio-3-R

What is the starter for my Renault Clio 3 Rs used for?

A starter is an electric motor within the engine of this Renault Clio 3 Rs. Indeed, it consumes an electric power from the battery to operate, and initiates the impulse to the motor so that it starts. So, if you want to verify that it is a starter problem and not a battery problem, we advise you to read our text on starting problems. Now that we have spotted the concern, we can attack.

How to change the starter on my Renault Clio 3 Rs?

Before tackling operations, check that you have the necessary tools. For such an operation you will necessarily need a filled toolbox, your jack, a wire brush as well as a pair of candles.

Remove the old starter

In order to perform this procedure, what is useful is to really visualize the locations, especially for the wires. We invite you to mark them if that can help you.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Renault Clio 3 Rs.
  • If accessing the starter from above is too complex, you are invited to use the jack stands so as to reach it from below.
  • Disconnect each of the power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Place a jack under the engine in case it moves slightly.
  • Remove all fixings and remember the locations
  • Remove the starter
  • Set aside the mounting frame, as it is not necessarily sold with the starter to be fitted
  • Polish the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using a brush

Install the new starter

Once we have retained the technique, it is more or less sufficient to carry out the opposite process.

  • Put in parallel the old starter of this Renault Clio 3 Rs and the brand new one so as to check if there are differences in mounting, which is not uncommon to see.
  • Put the starter armature in its place
  • Set up the famous starter
  • Check that it is correctly in its base and screw
  • Re-attach the power supplies to the starter
  • Replace the negative battery terminal.

Its good. Now mounting a starter on this Renault Clio 3 Rs has no secrets for your eyes. Be careful on the road, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!