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Flow of Diagnosis

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

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
- Starter motor
- Starter motor solenoid
- Brackets

Electrical
- Battery
- Open fuse
- 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
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