Starting System
STARTING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine will not crank | Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) Fusible link blown Starter motor faulty Ignition switch faulty Ignition lock switch faulty |
Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Adjust or replace switch (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM ) Replace fusible link Replace starter motor (See STARTER ) Replace ignition switch Replace ignition lock switch |
| Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Starter motor faulty |
Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Replace starter motor (See STARTER ) |
| Starter keeps running | Starter motor faulty Ignition switch faulty |
Replace starter motor (See STARTER
) Replace ignition switch |
| Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor faulty Ring gear teeth broken |
Repair wiring Replace starter motor (See STARTER ) Replace flywheel ring gear or torque converter (See appropriate ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM article. ) |