Inspection Procedure 16

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 Refer to Adjustments.
STEP 3. Check and adjust the transmission range switch.

Refer to Testing and Inspection, Adjustments.

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.