Engine Cranks Slowly

Engine Cranks Slowly

Perform the following checks:

* Battery-Battery Inspection/Test. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) .
* Wiring-Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, solenoid, battery, and all ground connections. Refer to Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) , Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) and Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) .
* Engine-Make sure the engine is not seized. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical (Symptoms - Engine Mechanical) .


If the battery, the wiring and the engine are functioning properly and the engine continues to crank slowly, replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (Service and Repair) .