The starter starts to be capricious, it means that it should be replaced by a new one. Do not leave it lying around when you feel it weaken, because when the starter breaks down it will be too late to start this Suzuki Jimny. Here is a small guide to replace its starter and know its principle.
What is the starter of my Suzuki Jimny for?
A starter turns out to be an electric motor in the engine content of this Suzuki Jimny. The latter draws electrical power from the battery in order to start, and sends the impulse to the engine so that it starts. So, if you want to verify that this is a starter problem and not something else, we suggest you read the article on starting problems. Now that we have determined the problem, we can attack.
How to change the starter on my Suzuki Jimny?
Before starting work, check that you have the necessary tools. In order to perform such a procedure you will need an entire tool box, your jack, your wire brush but also a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
In order to carry out this manipulation, the most important thing will be to correctly retain the positions, wires in particular. We invite you to stamp them if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the minus terminal of the battery from this Suzuki Jimny.
- In case access to the starter motor from above is really complicated, do not hesitate to use the jack stands so as to gain easier access.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies going to the starter
- Place a jack under the engine in case it moves a bit.
- Clear all the fixings and remember the positions
- Remove the starter
- Set aside the mounting bracket, since it will not always be supplied with the starter to be mounted
- Rub the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using your brush
Install the new starter
Now that we have visualized the manipulation, it will almost suffice to carry out the process in the other direction.
- Compare the old starter of this Suzuki Jimny with the new one to see if there are any mounting variations, and this is not unusual.
- Replace the starter support in its place
- Install the new starter
- Check that it is perfectly in its base and screw
- Reconnect the cables to the starter
- Replace the negative terminal on your battery.
Its good. Now putting a starter on this Suzuki Jimny has no secrets for your eyes. Have a nice trip, and leave us a comment if this file helped you!