On-vehicle Inspection: Notes

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Verify that the battery is fully charged. (See BATTERY INSPECTION .)
The starter is normal if it rotates smoothly and without any noise when the engine is cranked.
- If the starter does not operate, inspect the following:
  - Remove the starter, and inspect the starter unit. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  - Inspect the related wiring harnesses, the push button start, and the transmission range switch (AT) or starter interlock switch (MT). (See STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH INSPECTION .) (See TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION [SJ6A-EL] .)