Your starter is starting to fail, now is the time to replace it. Do not let it hang out if you notice it, because when the starter is definitely broken you will not be able to start this Volkswagen 1302. Here is a text in order to change its starter and discover its activity.
What is the starter for my Volkswagen 1302 for?
A starter turns out to be an electric motor within the engine of this Volkswagen 1302. The latter draws electricity from the battery to run, and pushes the motor to turn on. In order to be certain that it is a starter problem and not a battery problem, we recommend that you check out the article on starting problems. Now that we've spotted the problem, it's time to get to the heart of the matter.
How to change the starter on my Volkswagen 1302?
Before starting the tasks, check that you have the necessary equipment. For this operation you will necessarily need a filled toolbox, your jack, your wire brush and a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
In order to carry out this operation, what is important is to correctly retain the locations, particularly the wires. You can spot them using a marker if necessary.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Volkswagen 1302.
- If accessing the starter from the top is a little too complex, we invite you to install the jack stands to be able to reach it more easily.
- Disconnect all of the supplies going to the starter
- Jack up your jack underneath the motor in case Jack moves a bit.
- Clear all the fixings and remember the locations
- Disassemble the starter
- Set the mounting bracket aside, since it is not always sold with the brand new starter
- Rub the pods which can be oxidized using a brush
Attach new starter
Now that we have retained the manipulation, it will be more or less sufficient to perform the opposite maneuver.
- Compare the old starter from this Volkswagen 1302 with the new one to be able to check if there are any variations in the mounting, something that happens from time to time.
- Replace the starter support in its place
- Mount the new starter in its location
- Check that it is perfectly in its base and screw
- Reattach the wires to the starter
- Connect the negative terminal of the battery.
Its good. Now fitting a starter motor on this Volkswagen 1302 is no magic for you. Have a good trip, and you can write a comment if this file has helped you!