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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)
Fuse blown
Starter motor faulty
Ignition switch faulty
Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
Replace fuse
Replace
Replace
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 keeps running Starter motor
Ignition switch
Replace
Replace
Starter spins but engine will not crank Short in wiring
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor
Ring gear teeth broken
Repair wiring
Replace
Replace flywheel or torque converter