Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

WARNING
^ WHEN SERVICING STARTER MOTOR OR PERFORMING OTHER UNDERHOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS "ELECTRICALLY HOT" AT ALL TIMES. A PROTECTIVE CAP OR BOOT IS PROVIDED OVER THE TERMINAL OF THIS LEAD AND MUST BE REPLACED AFTER SERVICING. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE SERVICING STARTER.
^ WHEN WORKING IN AREA OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS.

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the starting system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
^ Starter Motor
^ Starter Solenoid
^ Brackets

Electrical
^ Battery
^ Fuse 21 (15 A)
^ Damaged wiring harness
^ Loose or corroded connections

3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures