Your starter is starting to get temperamental, it's time to replace it. Do not leave it lying around when you see it. starter breaks down it will be impossible for you to start this Volkswagen Jetta. Here is a small guide to change your starter and understand its activity.
What is the starter of my Volkswagen Jetta for?
The starter is an electric motor inside the engine of this Volkswagen Jetta. The latter consumes an electrical power of the battery to turn, and launch the impulse to the motor so that it starts. So, if you want to check that it is a starter malfunction and not a battery problem, we invite you to read the file on starting problems. Now that we have determined the malfunction, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.
How to change the starter on my Volkswagen Jetta?
Before tackling operations, make sure you have the necessary equipment. If you wish to carry out such an operation you will necessarily need a complete toolbox, a jack, your wire brush but also two candles.
Remove the old starter
So, if you want to do this action, what will be useful is to remember the locations, especially the wires. Do not hesitate to spot them with a marker if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of this Volkswagen Jetta.
- If ever accessing the starter from above is really complicated, you are invited to install the jack stands so as to gain easier access.
- Disconnect all power supplies going to the starter
- Place the jack underneath the engine if it rocks a bit.
- Release all the fixings and memorize the locations
- Remove the starter
- Keep the mounting frame, since it will not always be supplied with the brand new starter.
- Clean the pods that could be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Now that we have memorized the operation, it will suffice approximately to carry out the reverse procedure.
- Put the old starter of this Volkswagen Jetta in parallel with the new one in order to check if there are variations in fixing, which can happen.
- Reclip the starter armature in its place
- Put the brand new starter in its place
- Make sure it is well on its support and screw
- Reattach the cables to the starter
- Reconnect the minus terminal of this battery.
It is done. Now mounting a starter on this Volkswagen Jetta is no longer a mystery to you. Have a good trip, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if you liked our article!