Starter Does Not Operate
NOTE:
The battery must be in good condition and fully charged.
- Remove the fuel pump relay (A) from the fuse box. See Fig 1.
- With the shift lever in "N" or "P" (A/T) or clutch pedal pressed (M/T), turn ignition switch to START position. If the starter cranks the engine normally, starting system is OK. If the starter will not crank the engine at all, go to next step. If starter will not disengage from the ring gear when key is released, check for solenoid plunger and switch malfunction, dirty pinion gear or damaged overrunning clutch.
- Check battery condition. Check electrical connections at battery, battery negative cable connected to body, engine ground cables and starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try starting engine again. If starter cranks engine normally, repairing the loose connection repaired the problem. Starting system is now okay. If the starter still does not crank engine, go to next step.
- Disconnect the connector from the "S" terminal of solenoid. Connect a jumper wire from the "B" terminal of solenoid to the "S" terminal of solenoid. If the starter cranks the engine, go to next step. If the starter still does not crank the engine, remove the starter and repair or replace as necessary.
- Check the following items in the order listed until you find the open circuit.
- Check the wire and connectors between the driver's under dash fuse/relay box and the ignition switch, and between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the starter.
- Check the ignition switch.
- Check the transaxle range switch connector or ignition lock switch connector.
- Inspect the starter relay.