The starter is starting to weaken, so it's time to change it. You should not delay too much when you feel it weaken, because if the starter does not work anymore you will no longer have the possibility of starting your Renault Grand Espace 3. This is a special file with a view to changing its starter and knowing its activity.
What is the starter for my Renault Grand Espace 3 used for?
The starter turns out to be an electric motor within the engine of your Renault Grand Espace 3. Indeed, it consumes an electric power from the battery in order to start, and sends the impulse to the engine so that it starts. So, if you want to make sure it's really a starter problem and not something else, we suggest you read the article on startup problems. Now that you've spotted the problem, we can take action.
How to change the starter of my Renault Grand Espace 3?
Before starting the tasks, check that you have the necessary tools. For such handling you will need a complete toolbox, a jack, your wire brush and a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
For this action, the most important is to properly memorize the positions, particularly of the wires. You can stamp them if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of your Renault Grand Espace 3.
- If access to the starter motor from above is a bit too complicated, do not hesitate to use jack stands so that this is easier.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
- Position the jack below the engine in case the engine moves slightly.
- Remove all fixings and memorize the positions
- Remove the starter
- Set aside the mounting base as it is not always supplied with the brand new starter
- Clean the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Now that you have chosen the operation, it will more or less suffice to carry out the reverse process.
- Compare the old starter of your Renault Grand Espace 3 with the new one to check if there are some dissimilarities in the fixing system, which is not uncommon to see.
- Replace the starter base in its place
- Mount the famous starter
- Check that it is well on its support and screw
- Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
- Connect the negative terminal of the battery.
It is done. Today mounting a starter on your Renault Grand Espace 3 is not magic for you. Be careful on the road, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!