This famous starter is starting to get temperamental, that means that it should be replaced. Do not leave it lying around when you notice it, because when the starter is definitely broken you will be unable to start your Opel Mokka. Here is a small guide to change your starter and assimilate its activity.change-starter-Opel-Mokka

What is the starter for my Opel Mokka used for?

A starter is an electric motor in the content of the engine in your Opel Mokka. The latter consumes an electrical power of the battery in order to start, and starts the impulse to the engine to start. So as to be certain that this is really a starter malfunction and not another problem, we suggest that you read the file on startup problems. Now that you've spotted the issue, we can take action.

How to change the starter on my Opel Mokka?

Before starting repairs, make sure you have the necessary equipment. In order to perform such an operation you will necessarily need a whole tool case, a jack, your wire brush and a pair of candles.

Remove the old starter

For this manipulation, what is essential is to correctly retain the positions, cables for example. You can spot them with a marker if that helps.

  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal from your Opel Mokka.
  • In case accessing the starter from above is a bit too complex, do not hesitate to use jack stands so as to reach it from below.
  • Disconnect each of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
  • Place the jack below the engine in case the engine wobbles a bit.
  • Remove each of the fixings and remember the positions
  • Disassemble the starter
  • Recover the mounting bracket, since it is not necessarily sold with the starter to be assembled
  • Clean the pods that could be oxidized using a brush

Install the new starter

Now that you have memorized the operation, it will be enough to run the process the other way around.

  • Examine the old starter of your Opel Mokka and the whole new one so as to find out if there are some differences in fixing, something that happens from time to time.
  • Replace the starter support in its place
  • Mount the new starter
  • Make sure it is correctly on its guide and screw
  • Connect the power supplies to the starter
  • Reattach the negative terminal of this battery.

That's it. Now mounting a starter on your Opel Mokka is no longer a mystery to you. Have a good trip, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this file helped you!