Your starter is starting to weaken, which means it should be replaced. Do not wait too long when you notice it, as if the starter breaks down you will be unable to start the famous Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable. Here is a text to change your starter and understand its action.change-starter-Toyota-Prius-3-Rechargeable

What is the starter of my Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable for?

The starter turns out to be an electric motor in the contents of the engine of the famous Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable. This is because it draws electrical power from the battery to be able to function, and sends the impulse to the motor so that it starts. To know that it is indeed a starter problem and nothing else, we invite you to discover our text on starting problems. Now that we have identified the concern, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.

How to change the starter on my Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable?

Before tackling the tasks, check that you have the necessary tools. In order to perform such a manipulation you will need a filled toolbox, your jack, a wire brush and a pair of candles.

Remove the old starter

If you wish to perform this action, what is useful is to correctly remember the locations, especially the wires. We invite you to mark them if necessary.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of the famous Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable.
  • If access to the starter from above is too complex, we invite you to use the jack stands so that it can be accessed from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies going to the starter
  • Place your jack below the engine in case it wobbles a bit.
  • Remove all fasteners and save the locations
  • Remove the starter
  • Recover the mounting base, since it will not necessarily be supplied with the new starter
  • Rub the pods that could be oxidized using your brush

Attach new starter

Now that we have memorized the technique, it will more or less suffice to carry out the process in the other direction.

  • Examine the old starter of the famous Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable with the new one to find out if there are any differences in the mounting, which is not uncommon to see.
  • Replace the starter base in its place
  • Place the new starter in its location
  • Check that it is correctly on its support and screw
  • Connect the cables to the starter
  • Connect the negative terminal of the battery.

Its good. Now reassembling a starter on the famous Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable is no longer a mystery to you. Have a good trip, and you can write a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!