This famous starter is starting to get finicky, now is the time to replace it. Do not wait too long if you ever feel it weakening, since when the starter gets stranded it will be too late to start the famous Volkswagen 411. Here is a tutorial to replace your starter and find out what it does.
What is the starter for my Volkswagen 411 for?
The starter is an electric motor within the engine of the famous Volkswagen 411. Indeed, it draws electricity from the battery to start, and pushes the motor to ignite. So to make sure that it is indeed a starter malfunction and not a battery problem, we advise you to read our text on starting problems. Now that we have spotted the dysfunction, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.
How to change the starter on my Volkswagen 411?
Before tackling the tasks, check that you have the essential tools. In order to perform this procedure you will necessarily need a filled toolbox, your jack, a wire brush and a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
In order to carry out this action, what is important is to properly visualize the positions, particularly of the wires. We invite you to locate them using a marker if necessary.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the famous Volkswagen 411 battery.
- If ever access to the starter from above is too difficult, do not hesitate to install the jack stands to get there from below.
- Disconnect all power supplies going to the starter
- Place a jack under the engine in case the set up moves a little.
- Release all the fixings and memorize the positions
- Remove the starter
- Set aside the mounting frame, since it is not always supplied with the starter to be mounted
- Rub the pods that could be oxidized using your brush
Attach new starter
Now that we have learned the manipulation, it is approximately sufficient to perform the procedure in the other direction.
- Put in parallel the old starter of the famous Volkswagen 411 and the new one so as to find out if there are some differences in the fixing system, which is not uncommon to see.
- Replace the starter armature in its location
- Mount the brand new starter in its place
- Check that it is well on its support and screw
- Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
- Reconnect the negative terminal of your battery.
That's it. From now on, fitting a starter on the famous Volkswagen 411 is not magic for you. Be careful on the road, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if you liked our article!