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Ok, I have this previous blog entry:   DIY - Hyundai Inokom Atos Starter Removal And, the third-party starter replacement has arrived. Before the new starter is about to be fitted, lets check the build and quality of this may be "made in China" starter. Judge it yourself. Company who distribute this third-party starter, order through car-parts shop at Tamparuli, Sabah and cost about RM200++.  Absolutely identical starter but.. hmm.. of course very different build quality. Essential parts are similar But damn.. made in China for price we pay for is really terrible, look at the cosmetic on the solenoid. Rust some more!.. are you sure this starter is working? I wonder.. Ok. Step 2, test the starter by applying direct current to the starter solenoid. How? check many source in the internet and youtube too. Well, it looks like something wrong with this starter, the force is too weak, it can kick the starter but somehow weak. I have...

I replaced my Suzuki Jimny SJ410 starter sometime ago and it is quite easy because plenty of space in SJ410 engine bay. However, the Atos compact engine bay is really challenging for starter removal. Actually, a hard start had happened to Atos since few months and recently getting worse. Service centre diagnosed as starter problem. The battery is new but very hard to start especially after turned off the engine and need to wait for few minutes then the Atos can be started with two or three key turn. It is very annoying when turning off the engine while filling fuel at petrol station.  Wifey asked at service centre the new starter, guess how much.. RM1K++.. matai.. crazy expensive. Alternatively, have to go for third party starter and looking around Inanam, most of the car parts shops do not have Atos starter. Besides, I don't really know which shops have this starter. Finally, I asked the regular shop at Tamparuli and need to order (no stock already) with price is ab...