We could say that the starter is a dwarf who has the power of a giant. He is actually the driver of the car, the spark that gives power to the entire car, which will ignite it. In everyday language, we also call the starter an anlaser, and if we were looking for the right, literary word for it, it would be - the starter.
Whatever you call it, as soon as we turn the key in the car, the starter goes into action, that is, it consumes electricity and is connected to a direct current circuit. The most electricity is consumed when starting the vehicle, with a classic car it is between 0,4 and 1,3 Kw of electricity, and from the example
of the battery 12V is taken around / over 100 amps just to get started. As soon as the engine starts, the battery power consumption is reduced by about half.
There is a small gear on the rotor shaft of the motor, and when it starts, the magnet pulls the gear flywheel through the lever. At that moment, the ignition current is switched on by the solenoid switch, that is, the starter rotor starts to rotate. We are not even aware of this because we only heard a slight click, and in fact there is a real little drama in the engine, which ultimately drives our entire vehicle and allows us to move.
One of the reasons why the car does not start or has problems with starting can also be a faulty starter. If you are often your own master, there is no reason why you should not do it yourself this time as well. Some drivers knock on the starter and surprisingly it can work then, but this type of 'repair' is only temporary, ie ignition problems will appear again, again. There are also true parts in the starter itself that can cause problems, however, if you are sure that the starter gives you a headache when starting, you have no choice but to replace it with a new one and thus pass cheaper.
It is a very expensive part, so you have two options - buy a brand new one or replace it with a used one. Since the starter is already expensive in itself, you can save money by changing it yourself, ie the car mechanic does not charge you extra for the replacement.
Of course, the car must be switched off before replacing the anlaser, which is obvious to the layman, and it is also good to put on safety eyewear, to protect against possible lubrication. Also, there are different types of cars, so in some cases it is possible to replace the starter from the top, so only if we open the hood, while in some it can only be done by lifting one side of the vehicle and thus reaching the starter. Today we are going to present you the replacement of the starter from the top, that is, under the hood, without the use of cranes.
You must first disconnect the battery, the terminal must be removed from the negative terminal, otherwise short-circuiting may occur. When you have done this, you need to remove all the screws you find in that part. For older diesel cars, for example, there is usually one main screw on the top and another main screw on the bottom. After that you have to release all the cables from the transmission bell and then you have to remove the old starter. Before putting a new one in place of the old one, it is good to protect the transmission bell with a specific lubricant for this purpose in order to protect the connections in and around it. Keep in mind that it is best to use a waterproof lubricant.
All the cables that you separated before, you now need to put them back where they were, and at the end you have to put those screws from the beginning of the whole story, but be especially careful to tighten them tightly so that the whole thing doesn't wobble. Then return
battery to the original state, that is, to restore the clamp you removed. And that's it, the story is over. If you have the misfortune that your starter is not easily accessible from the top, then expect a little more work and also the use of a crane and a pull under the car, which will be very important to you with safety goggles.
In general, replacing the starter is not complicated, however, one must be careful, especially when removing the battery terminal, because if a short circuit occurs, you may end up in the black newspaper yourself. Therefore, if you have the slightest doubt about the replacement, it is certainly best not to risk it, but to take your vehicle to a specialist staff who will solve your problem. In order not to stay somewhere on the road or, rather, in the parking lot, you need to respond to the first signs of ignition problems and everything will be fine.
