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Troubleshooting Hints

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS


^ Try the following checks before doing the System Diagnosis.

1. Check the hydrometer eye that is built into the vehicle Battery before troubleshooting the Starter System.

^ Green eye - Battery is charged.

^ Dark eye - Battery is discharged. Recharge Battery.

^ Clear or yellow eye - Battery fluid is low. Replace Battery.

2. Check that Starter Solenoid terminals S and B and battery connections are clean and tight.

3. Check that grounds G1OO and G101 are clean and tight.

^ Go to System Diagnosis for diagnostic tests.