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Engine Cranks Slowly




Engine Cranks Slowly

Inspect the following items:

* Battery-Perform the Battery Inspection/Test. Refer toBattery Inspection/Test (Solstice) (Battery Inspection/Test)Battery Inspection/Test (SKY) (Battery Inspection/Test).
* Wiring-Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, the solenoid, the 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)
- Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

* Engine-Verify that the engine is not seized.

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