Starting System: Description and Operation
STARTING SYSTEMThe starting system consists of the:
- starter motor.
- starter solenoid.
- starter drive.
- starter relay.
- starter switch, part of the ignition switch.
- digital transmission range (TR) sensor (automatic transmission-equipped vehicles).
- clutch pedal position (CPP) switch (manual transmission equipped vehicles).
- battery.
The function of the starting system is to crank the engine at a speed fast enough to permit the engine to start.