Your starter is starting to get temperamental, which means it should be replaced by a new one. If you ever notice it, don't delay too long, as when the starter no longer working, it will be too late to start this Smart Fortwo 3. Here is a text to change your starter and know its principle.change-starter-Smart-Fortwo-3

What is the starter of my Smart Fortwo 3 used for?

A starter is an electric motor in the contents of the motor of this Smart Fortwo 3. It consumes electricity from the battery to be able to start, and launches the impulse to the motor to start. So, if you want to be sure that it is a starter problem and not a battery problem, we invite you to read our text on starting problems. Now that we have identified the problem, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.

How do I change the starter in my Smart Fortwo 3?

Before starting any repairs, make sure you have the necessary tools. If you wish to perform such a procedure you will need a whole toolbox, your jack, your wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

For this manipulation, the most important is to really memorize the positions, especially for the wires. You can stamp them if necessary.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Smart Fortwo 3.
  • If ever access to the starter from above is a little too difficult, do not hesitate to install the jack stands so that you can access it from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies connecting to the starter
  • Put the jack in place under the engine when Put in position wobbles a little.
  • Remove all fixings and retain the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Recover the fixing frame, since it is not necessarily supplied with the new starter
  • Rub the pods which can be oxidized with a brush

Attach new starter

Now that the operation has been memorized, it will suffice approximately to carry out the opposite manipulation.

  • Examine the old starter of this Smart Fortwo 3 with the new one so that you can check if there are any differences in the mounting, and this is not unusual.
  • Reposition the starter armature in its location
  • Set up the famous starter
  • Make sure it is in its holder and screw
  • Connect the power supplies to the starter
  • Connect the minus terminal of this battery.

Here is. Today, fitting a starter on this Smart Fortwo 3 has no secrets for your eyes. Be careful on the road, and you can write a comment if this little tutorial has made it easier for you!