Standard Starting System: Inspection
For complete starter wiring circuit diagrams, Refer to the appropriate wiring information before removing any unit from the starting system for repair or diagnosis. Perform the following inspections:
WARNING:
On vehicles equipped with airbags, refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Battery - Visually inspect the battery for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded cable connections. Determine state-of-charge and cranking capacity of battery. Charge or replace battery if required. Refer to BATTERY . Note: If equipped with a diesel engine, a dual battery system may be used, and both batteries must be inspected.
- Ignition Switch - Visually inspect the ignition switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer to Ignition Switch and Key Lock Cylinder . Refer to SWITCH, IGNITION .
- Park/Neutral Position Switch - If equipped with an automatic transmission, visually inspect the park/neutral position switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer to CONTACT, TEMPERATURE SENSOR\PARK-NEUTRAL .
- Starter Relay - The starter relay is located within the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). Refer to FUSE LOCATIONS AND TYPES, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Starter Motor - Visually inspect starter motor for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
- Starter Solenoid - Visually inspect starter solenoid for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
- Wiring - Visually inspect wire harnesses for damage. Repair or replace any faulty wiring, as required. Refer to the appropriate wiring information.