Your starter is starting to weaken, which means that it should be replaced. Do not leave it lying around if you feel it weaken, because when the starter is definitely broken you will be unable to start this Volkswagen 1600. Here is a special file to replace its starter and know its activity.
What is the starter for my Volkswagen 1600 for?
A starter turns out to be an electric motor within the engine of this Volkswagen 1600. The latter extracts electricity from the battery to start, and gives the impulse to the engine to start. In order to be sure that it is indeed a starter malfunction and not a battery problem, We advise you to consult the article on starting problems. Now that we've identified the dysfunction, let's get down to business.
How to change the starter on my Volkswagen 1600?
Before starting repairs, make sure you have the necessary equipment. If you wish to carry out such a procedure you are going to need a whole tool box, your jack, a wire brush and a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
For this manipulation, what is important is to really remember the locations, for the cables in particular. You are invited to locate them with a marker if necessary.
- Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of this Volkswagen 1600.
- If access to the starter from the top is too complicated, you are invited to use the jack stands to get there from below.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies connecting to the starter
- Position the jack underneath the engine in case it rocks a bit.
- Remove all fixings and remember the locations
- Remove the starter
- Keep the mounting base, as it is not necessarily supplied with the starter to be mounted
- Rub the pods which will sometimes be oxidized with a brush
Attach new starter
Once we have retained the manipulation, it is almost sufficient to execute the reverse operation.
- Examine the old starter of this Volkswagen 1600 with the brand new one to find out if there are some differences in the mounting system, something that happens from time to time.
- Reposition the starter base in its place
- Place the brand new starter in its place
- Check that it is perfectly on its support and screw
- Return the power supplies to the starter
- Connect the negative terminal of the battery.
It is done. Today mounting a starter on this Volkswagen 1600 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!