Your starter is starting to get temperamental, that means that it should be replaced by a new one. Do not delay too long when you feel it weaken, because when the starter is definitively broken it will be too late to start this Toyota Yaris 2. Here is a short guide to replace its starter and know its activity.
What is the starter of my Toyota Yaris 2 for?
A starter turns out to be an electric motor inside the engine of this Toyota Yaris 2. It consumes electricity from the battery to launch, and send the impulse to the engine so that it ignites. So, if you want to know that this is indeed a starter problem and not a battery problem, We advise you to consult the file on starting problems. Now that we have determined the problem, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.
How to change the starter on my Toyota Yaris 2?
Before tackling operations, make sure you have the tools you need. In order to perform such an operation you will need an integral toolbox, your jack, a wire brush but also two candles.
Remove the old starter
So, if you want to do this, what is important is to remember the locations, especially the wires. Feel free to stamp them if necessary.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal of this Toyota Yaris 2.
- If accessing the starter from above is too difficult, you are invited to use the jack stands so as to access it from below.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies that connect to the starter
- Put your jack under the engine in case the engine is shaky a little.
- Clear all fasteners and retain locations
- Remove the starter
- Keep the mounting bracket, since it is not always sold with the starter to be fitted
- Polish the pods that could be oxidized using a brush
Attach new starter
Now that we have visualized the operation, you will only have to roughly execute the opposite process.
- Compare the old starter of this Toyota Yaris 2 and the new one to check if there are certain variations of fixation, which is not uncommon to see.
- Replace the starter bracket in its place
- Put the new starter in its location
- Make sure it is perfectly on its base and screw
- Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
- Replace the negative battery terminal.
That's it. Now mounting a starter on this Toyota Yaris 2 has no more secrets for you. Have a good trip, and leave us a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!