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Follow these simple, step-by-step instructions for removing and installing an automobile starter with common tools. Includes advice on the correct wiring as well as testing and troubleshooting ...
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Nov 30, 2023 · Starter removal, replacement, and installation on your car or truck is easy when you follow these simple, step-by-step instructions from an ASE Certified Mas...
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Apr 11, 2016 · Here I show how to remove and replace the starter in a 00 Buick Century. It's a quick and simple job.Fixbook DIY Car Repair.
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Install the replacement starter onto the engine or bell housing and tighten the mounting bolts to manufacturer’s specifications. Position the previously removed wires to their proper location and orientation on the starter and reconnect all removed hardware.
- Overview
- Removing a Bad Starter
- Installing a New Starter
- Diagnosing a Bad Starter
There’s never a convenient time for your vehicle’s starter to fail. A car starter's job is to kick over the engine in your car so your vehicle starts.
When you find yourself with a vehicle that won’t start, there are a number of
a number of issues that may be the culprit
, but once you’ve narrowed it down to a faulty starter, you can replace it using just common hand tools.
Use an appropriate sized hand or socket wrench to loosen the nut that secures the cable on the negative terminal on the battery. You don’t need to remove the nut completely; once its loose simply slide the cable up and off the terminal. Tuck the cable to the side of the battery to ensure it won’t touch the terminal as you work.
You will not need to remove the positive cable on the battery.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing the electrical system in your vehicle.
Jack up the vehicle if need be.
In some applications, you may need to jack up the vehicle in order to access the starter. In such instances, place a jack beneath one of the designated jack points for the front of the vehicle and raise and lower or turn the handle in order to lift it off of the ground.
Ensure you jack the vehicle up on firm, level ground.
Compare the new starter to the old one.
Place the old starter side by side with the new one on a table and compare them for similarities and differences. The two should look nearly identical and the holes for the starter retainer bolts should be in the exact same place. The starter solenoid may have four terminals instead of two, but that won’t be an issue.
If the two starters don’t look mostly identical, it may not be the correct starter for your vehicle.
New starter solenoids often come with four terminals, but can be used with only two.
Slide the starter into place.
Insert the starter into the same mounting location you removed the old one from. Depending on the vehicle, you may need to do so from above or below the engine.
Listen to the vehicle as you attempt to start it.
As you turn the key in the ignition, listen for the sounds the engine makes to help determine if you have an issue with your starter. If the engine makes no sound whatsoever, or you hear only a faint clicking, it may be because there isn’t enough power reaching the electric starter motor.
If the engine attempts to turnover but fails, it could be another issue.
If the engine does nothing, the battery may just be dead.
Ensure the battery terminals are clean and secure.
Check the battery terminals to ensure there is a strong connection between the terminals and the cables. The cables should be securely held in place and should not be able to wiggle or be removed from the terminal without loosening the nut on each cable.
Jul 5, 2023 · One rule of thumb for easily locating the starter is to identify the red positive cable on your battery and trace the other end of the cable. This will lead to the starter, which is hooked directly to your battery. With a few simple tools you can disconnect the old starter and install the new one.
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Starter not working? Time to get out the wrenches. Check out these steps & learn what you need to know to replace your starter & get your ride revving.
