Starting System: Testing and Inspection

STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
The starter motor does not operate at all.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

^ Check the starter (coil).
^ Check for poor contact at the battery terminals and starter.
^ Check the transmission range switch.

The starter motor doesn't stop
^ Check the starter (magnetic switch).

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The starting system troubleshooting guide is shown in the following steps.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

STEP 1.
Q: Is the battery in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Charge or replace the battery.

STEP 2.
^ Disconnect the starter motor S (solenoid) terminal connector.
^ Using a jumper wire, apply battery positive voltage to the starter motor S (solenoid) terminal.
^ Check the engine condition.
OK: Turns normally
Q: Dose the starter motor operate normally?
YES:
^ Check the ignition switch
^ Check the transmission range switch.
^ Check the line between the battery and starter motor S (solenoid) terminal.
NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3.
^ Check the cable between starter B (battery) terminal and battery positive terminal for connection and continuity.
Q: Is the starter cable in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Repair or replace the cable.

STEP 4.
^ Check the connection and the continuity of the cable between the starter motor body and the negative battery terminal.
Q: Is the ground line in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Repair or replace the cable.

STEP 5.
Q: Is the starter motor in good condition?
YES: Excessive rotational resistance of the engine.
NO: Replace the starter motor.