Inspection and Verification: Notes
WARNING:
Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Make sure the anti-theft system is functioning correctly before carrying out a logical starting system diagnosis. Address anti-theft system concerns before continuing. Refer to
ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS)
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- Verify the customer concern.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE . Verify the crankshaft and each of the components driven by the accessory drive belt rotate and are not seized or damaged.
- Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply.