The starter is starting to weaken, so it's time to replace it. Do not let it drag if you notice it, because if the starter is definitely broken you will no longer be able to launch your Suzuki Swift 2. Here is a small guide to changing your starter and knowing its activity.
What is the starter of my Suzuki Swift 2 for?
The starter is an electric motor within the engine of your Suzuki Swift 2. It extracts electrical power from the battery to start, and gives the impulse to the motor to start. To verify that it is indeed a starter problem and not a battery problem, we suggest that you read our text on starting problems. Now that we have identified the problem, we can attack.
How to change the starter on my Suzuki Swift 2?
Before starting the tasks, check that you have the essential tools. For this manipulation you will necessarily need an integral tool box, a jack, your wire brush but also two candles.
Remove the old starter
So, if you want to do this action, what is important will be to memorize the positions, especially for the cables. We invite you to mark them if necessary.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery from your Suzuki Swift 2.
- If access to the starter from above is too complex, we invite you to use the jack stands to be able to reach it from below.
- Disconnect each of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
- Position the jack below the engine in case it moves a bit.
- Release all the fixings and memorize the positions
- Disassemble the starter
- Keep the mounting bracket, as it will not necessarily be supplied with the brand new starter
- Polish the pods which can be oxidized with a brush
Attach new starter
Once you have visualized the operation, you just have to do the process in the other direction.
- Examine the old starter of your Suzuki Swift 2 with the new one to be able to see if any variations in the attachment are found, which can happen.
- Reclip the starter support in its place
- Put the brand new starter in its place
- Check that it is in its base and screw
- Return the power supplies to the starter
- Reattach the negative terminal of your battery.
It is done. Now reassembling a starter on your Suzuki Swift 2 is no magic for your eyes. Be careful on the road, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this file has helped you!