Starting System: Testing and Inspection

Starting System - 2.5L/3.0L

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
3. Make sure the vehicle is in NEUTRAL or PARK for automatic vehicles, NEUTRAL for manual vehicles.
4. Make sure the clutch pedal is fully depressed for Federal manual vehicles.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical Electrical
Starter Motor
Battery
Fuse 28 (15A)
Fuse 29 (30A)
Starter Motor Fuse 92 (10A)
Flywheel Ring Gear Starter relay
Engine Seized Transmission range switch
Clutch switch; manual transmission (USA only)
Wiring harness(es)
Damaged, loose or corroded connectors
Engine control module (ECM)

1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause, (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
2. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.