Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

WARNING:
- WHEN USING A REMOTE STARTER SWITCH OR JUMPER WIRE, BE SURE THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK WITH THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL FULLY APPLIED.
- WHEN WORKING UNDERHOOD 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 REINSTALLED AFTER REPAIRING.
- WHEN WORKING IN AREA OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS.

NOTE: When working on the starter system, make sure the anti-theft system is operational.

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the starting system to duplicate the conditions.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the mechanical or electrical concerns apply.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
- Starter motor
- Brackets

Electrical
- Battery
- Battery Junction Box (BJB) Fuse 105 (30 A)
- Central Junction Box (CJB) Fuse 19 (10 A)
- Wiring harness
- Starter relay
- Anti-theft system
- Loose or corroded connections

3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that can be readily identified, repair it as necessary.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom and go to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures