This famous starter is starting to get temperamental, which means it should be replaced. Do not wait too long when you notice it, since if the starter does not work anymore you will no longer be able to start this Renault Grand Kangoo. You will find below a small guide to replace your starter and discover its activity.change-starter-Renault-Grand-Kangoo

What is the starter for my Renault Grand Kangoo for?

The starter turns out to be an electric motor in the engine content of this Renault Grand Kangoo. It extracts electrical power from the battery to be able to start, and sends the impulse to the motor to start. So, if you want to make sure that it is really a starter problem and not a battery problem, we invite you to consult the file on starting problems. Now that the concern has been identified, it's time to get to the heart of the matter.

How to change the starter of my Renault Grand Kangoo?

Before starting work, check that you have the necessary tools. If you wish to carry out this operation you will necessarily need an integral tool box, your jack, a wire brush but also a pair of candles.

Remove the old starter

So, if you want to do this manipulation, the most important thing will be to properly retain the positions, especially the wires. We invite you to stamp them if you are afraid of forgetting.

  • Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of this Renault Grand Kangoo.
  • If it happens that access to the starter from above is really complex, we invite you to use the jack stands so that you get there from below.
  • Disconnect each of the supplies going to the starter
  • Set up the jack under the engine in case Set up wobbles a bit.
  • Remove all fasteners and retain the positions
  • Disassemble the starter
  • Keep the mounting base, since it will not necessarily be supplied with the starter to be mounted
  • Polish the pods that could be oxidized with a brush

Attach new starter

Once the operation has been chosen, it will be more or less sufficient to perform the reverse procedure.

  • Examine the old starter on this Renault Grand Kangoo and the new one so as to discern if there are any variations in the mounting system, and this is not unusual.
  • Reposition the starter base in its location
  • Put the brand new starter in its place
  • Make sure it is perfectly in its base and screw
  • Put the wires back to the starter
  • Reattach the negative terminal of this battery.

It is done. Now mounting a starter on this Renault Grand Kangoo is no magic for you. Have a good trip, and you can write a comment if you liked our article!