This famous starter is starting to weaken, it's time to replace it with a new one. Do not delay too long when you feel it weaken, because when the starter breaks down it will be impossible for you to start this Seat Ateca. Here is a small guide to change its starter and understand its action.change-starter-Seat-Ateca

What is the starter for my Seat Ateca used for?

A starter turns out to be an electric motor inside the engine of this Seat Ateca. It extracts electricity from the battery in order to start, and launch the impulse to the engine to start. So, if you want to know that it is a starter malfunction and not another problem, we invite you to discover our text on starting problems. Now that we have identified the dysfunction, let's get down to business.

How to change the starter on my Seat Ateca?

Before tackling the tasks, make sure you have the necessary tools. If you wish to carry out this manipulation you will need a whole tool box, your jack, a wire brush and two candles.

Remove the old starter

In order to carry out this procedure, the most important thing turns out to be to remember the positions, especially for the wires. We invite you to stamp them if you are afraid of forgetting.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Seat Ateca.
  • In case accessing the starter from above is really complex, do not hesitate to install the jack stands to get there from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies connecting to the starter
  • Position the jack below the engine if the Move moves a little.
  • Release all the fasteners and retain the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Keep the mounting frame, since it is not always sold with the starter to be fitted
  • Rub the pods which will sometimes be oxidized with a brush

Attach new starter

Once we have visualized the manipulation, it will be enough to roughly do the process in the other direction.

  • Examine the old starter of this Seat Ateca and the brand new one so as to discern if there are differences in mounting, and this is not unusual.
  • Reposition the starter armature in its position
  • Place the new starter in its location
  • Check that it is well in its support and screw
  • Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
  • Replace the negative terminal of your battery.

Its good. Today setting up a starter on this Seat Ateca is no longer a mystery to your eyes. Have a good trip, and leave us a comment if you liked our article!