Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Starting System

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STARTING SYSTEM

Problem	Possible Cause	Action
The engine does not crank	Battery Fuse(s) Starter motor Circuitry PCM Starter motor relay Anti-theft system Ignition switch Start diode Clutch cutoff switch Transmission Range sensor	See PINPOINT TEST 1: THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK .
One-Touch Integrated Start (OTIS) does not operate correctly	Circuitry PCM	See PINPOINT TEST 2: ONE-TOUCH INTEGRATED START (OTIS) DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY .
The engine cranks slowly	Battery Starter motor Circuitry	CARRY OUT the Starter Motor Component Test. See COMPONENT TEST - STARTER .
Unusual starter noise	Starter motor mounting Starter motor Incorrect starter drive engagement	See PINPOINT TEST 3: UNUSUAL STARTER NOISE .
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Starter motor	INSPECT the flywheel/ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. REPAIR as necessary.
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Damaged flywheel/ring gear teeth	INSPECT the starter motor mounting and engagement. REPAIR as necessary.