Inspection Procedure 16: The Starter Does Not Rotate at the "P" or "N" Range. (the Engine Does Not Start.)

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 16: The starter does not rotate at the "P" or "N" range. (The engine does not start.)

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CONDITION:)
^ Engine system failure
^ Poor adjustment of transaxle control cable
^ Poor adjustment of transmission range switch
^ Failure of the transmission range switch main unit
^ The starter electric wiring
^ Damaged harness or connector
^ Malfunction of the TCM

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the engine performance.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.

STEP 2. Check the transaxle control cable.
Check the installation of the transaxle control cable.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust the transaxle control cable.

STEP 3. Check and adjust the transmission range switch.
If the transmission range switch has a failure, replace it, and then check the trouble symptom again.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the electric system.
Check the starter-related wiring for poor insertion of connector or open circuit.

Q:Is the check result normal?
YES: Replace the TCM.
NO: Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.