Your starter is starting to get temperamental, it's time to change it. You should not delay too much if you ever feel it weaken, because when the starter is definitely broken you will not be able to start the famous Toyota Pod anymore. You will find below a text in order to change its starter and know its principle.change-starter-Toyota-Pod

What is the starter for my Toyota Pod for?

The starter happens to be an electric motor inside the engine of the famous Toyota Pod. Indeed, it draws electricity from the battery in order to operate, and sends the impulse to the motor to start. To be sure it is a starter malfunction and not something else, we advise you to read the file on starting problems. Now that we have identified the dysfunction, let's get down to business.

How to change the starter of my Toyota Pod?

Before starting the repairs, check that you have the necessary equipment. In order to carry out this procedure you will need a complete tool box, your jack, a wire brush and two candles.

Remove the old starter

If you want to do this, the most important thing is to memorize the positions, cables in particular. We invite you to mark them if you are afraid of forgetting.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery from the famous Toyota Pod.
  • In case the access to the starter from the top is too complex, we invite you to use the jack stands to reach it from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies connecting to the starter
  • Position the jack below the engine in case the engine moves slightly.
  • Disassemble each of the fixings and remember the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Recover the fixing frame, since it is not necessarily supplied with the starter to be fitted
  • Clean the pods which can be oxidized using a brush

Install the new starter

Now that the technique has been memorized, it is approximately sufficient to carry out the opposite procedure.

  • Parallel the old starter of the famous Toyota Pod with the new one to see if there are differences in the mounting system, something that happens from time to time.
  • Replace the starter armature in its place
  • Mount the famous starter in its location
  • Make sure it fits perfectly in its guide and screw
  • Reattach cables to starter
  • Connect the negative terminal of this battery.

That's it. Now putting a starter on the famous Toyota Pod is not magic for you. Good ride, and leave us a comment if you liked our article!