Troubleshooting Hints - Starter Motor

PERFORM BEFORE BEGINNING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
STARTER
1. Visually inspect the hydrometer (built into Battery).
- Green eye-Battery is charged.
- Dark eye-Charge and load test Battery. If Battery passes load test, Refer to System Diagnosis.
- Clear or light yellow eye-Battery electrolyte is low. Replace Battery.
2. Check that Starter Solenoid terminals "S" and "B" and Battery connections are clean and tight.
3. Check the condition of MAXI FUSE 6. If fuse is open, LOCATE and REPAIR source of overload and REPLACE fuse.
4. Check that grounds G101 and G102 (gasoline engines) or grounds G101, G102 and G106 (diesel engines) are clean and tight.
- Check for a broken (or partially broken) wire inside of the insulation which could cause system malfunction but prove "GOOD" in a continuity/voltage check with a system disconnected. These circuits may be intermittent or resistive when loaded, and if possible, should be checked by monitoring for a voltage drop with the system operational (under load).
- Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment which may affect the integrity of other systems (Refer "Troubleshooting Procedures,"). Diagnostic Aids