The starter starts to weaken, which means that it should be replaced. Do not delay too long if you notice, because if the starter falls in the harbor you will no longer be able to start this Volkswagen 1303. Here is a text so as to change its starter and assimilate its activity.
What is the starter for my Volkswagen 1303 for?
The starter turns out to be an electric motor in the content of the engine of this Volkswagen 1303. It draws an electric power from the battery to turn, and gives the impulse to the engine to start. So to know that it is really a starter concern and not something else, We advise you to discover the article on startup problems. Now that you've spotted the concern, let's get down to business.
How to change the starter on my Volkswagen 1303?
Before tackling the tasks, make sure you have the necessary equipment. If you wish to carry out such an operation you will need a filled toolbox, a jack, a wire brush and a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
For this action, what is important is to really remember the positions, for the wires in particular. We invite you to stamp them if that can help you.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Volkswagen 1303.
- If it happens that accessing the starter from above is a bit too complex, do not hesitate to install the jack stands so as to reach it from below.
- Disconnect each of the power supplies connecting to the starter
- Position the jack under the engine when Put in place tilts a little.
- Release each of the fixings and memorize the positions
- Remove the starter
- Recover the fixing frame, since it is not necessarily sold with the brand new starter
- Polish the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Now that you have visualized the technique, it is more or less enough to carry out the reverse process.
- Compare the old starter of this Volkswagen 1303 with the new one to find out if there are certain mounting dissimilarities, and this is not unusual.
- Reposition the starter armature in its place
- Place the brand new starter in its place
- Check that it is perfectly on its guide and screw
- Connect the power supplies to the starter
- Reattach the negative battery terminal.
That's it. Now reassembling a starter on this Volkswagen 1303 has no secrets for your eyes. Have a nice trip, and leave us a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!