Starting System: Description

A gear reduction starter with permanent magnet fields is used. An internal planetary gear reduction unit provides increased cranking torque. The starting system includes a starter motor with solenoid-actuated drive, battery, starter/ignition switch, digital transmission range sensor (A/T), clutch pedal position switch (M/T), starter relay and associated circuitry.

If vehicle is equipped with anti-theft system, starter relay coil is not permanently grounded. Ground is supplied through Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) module when system conditions are satisfied. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT for additional information.