Your starter is starting to weaken, it's time to replace it. Do not delay too long if you notice, since if the starter is definitely broken it will be too late to launch this Suzuki Vitara. Here is a small guide to replace its starter and find out how it works.change-starter-Suzuki-Vitara

What is the starter of my Suzuki Vitara for?

The starter turns out to be an electric motor inside the engine of this Suzuki Vitara. It draws electrical power from the battery to turn, and sends the impulse to the motor to start it. So, if you want to make sure it's a starter concern and not another problem, we recommend that you check out the article on startup problems. Now that we have spotted the problem, it's time to get to the heart of the matter.

How to change the starter on my Suzuki Vitara?

Before tackling the tasks, make sure you have the necessary tools. If you wish to carry out such an operation you will necessarily need an integral tool box, your jack, your wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

So, if you want to do this procedure, what is essential is to remember the locations, cables in particular. We invite you to stamp them if that can help you.

  • Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of this Suzuki Vitara.
  • If access to the starter from the top is really complex, you can use the jack stands to access it from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Place your jack under the engine when the engine wobbles slightly.
  • Clear all fasteners and retain locations
  • Remove the starter
  • Set aside the mounting frame, as it will not be systematically sold with the new starter
  • Rub the pods which can be oxidized using a brush

Install the new starter

Now that we have visualized the technique, you will only have to roughly do the reverse procedure.

  • Put in parallel the old starter of this Suzuki Vitara and the brand new one so as to discover if there are dissimilarities in the fixing system, which is not uncommon to see.
  • Reposition the starter armature in its position
  • Install the new starter
  • Check that it is in its guide and screw
  • Connect the wires to the starter
  • Replace the negative terminal of this battery.

It is done. Now setting up a starter on this Suzuki Vitara has no secrets for your eyes. Be careful on the road, and leave us a comment if you liked our article!