Your starter is starting to falter, now is the time to replace it. Do not delay too long if you ever feel it weaken, because if the starter falls in the harbor you will no longer be able to start this Seat 124. You will find below a tutorial to replace its starter and understand its activity.change-starter-Seat-124

What is the starter for my Seat 124 used for?

The starter is an electric motor inside the engine of this Seat 124. The latter consumes electricity from the battery to be able to turn, and sends the impulse to the engine so that it starts. So as to be certain that it is a starter malfunction and not anything else, We advise you to consult our text on starting problems. Now that you've identified the issue, it's time to get to the heart of the matter.

How to change the starter on my Seat 124?

Before tackling repairs, make sure you have the necessary equipment. For this operation you will need an integral toolbox, a jack, your wire brush as well as two candles.

Remove the old starter

So, if you want to do this action, the most important thing is to remember the locations, especially for the wires. We invite you to locate them with a marker if that can help you.

  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal of this Seat 124.
  • If the access to the starter from the top is a little too complicated, do not hesitate to use the candles so as to get there from below.
  • Disconnect each of the supplies going to the starter
  • Place the jack under the engine in case it moves a little.
  • Remove all the fixings and memorize the locations
  • Remove the starter
  • Keep the mounting base, as it is not always supplied with the starter to be mounted
  • Rub the pods that could be oxidized with a brush

Install the new starter

Once you have retained the manipulation, it will suffice approximately to carry out the process in the other direction.

  • Compare the old starter of this Seat 124 and the new one so as to discern if we find some dissimilarities in the fixing system, something that happens from time to time.
  • Reclip the starter base to its location
  • Place the brand new starter in its place
  • Check that it is correctly in its base and screw
  • Reattach cables to starter
  • Reattach the negative terminal of your battery.

It is done. Now mounting a starter on this Seat 124 is no longer a mystery to your eyes. Have a good trip, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this text helped you!