Troubleshooting Guide

The starting system troubleshooting guide is shown in the following steps.

1. STEP 1. 

   Q: Is the battery in good condition? (Refer to  BATTERY CHECK  .) 

   • YES  : Go to Step 2.
   • NO  : Charge or replace the battery.
2. STEP 2. 
   • Disconnect the starter motor S (solenoid) terminal connector.
   • Using a jumper wire, apply battery positive voltage to the starter motor S (solenoid) terminal.
   • Check the engine condition.

     OK: Turns normally

   Q: Dose the starter motor operate normally? 

   • YES  :
     • Check the ignition switch (Refer to INSPECTION .)
     • Check the starter relay and interlock switch < M/T >
     • Check the transmission range switch. (Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CHECK .) < A/T >
     • Check the line between the battery and starter motor S (solenoid) terminal.
   • NO  : Go to Step 3.
3. STEP 3. 
   • Check the cable between starter B (battery) terminal and battery positive terminal for connection and continuity.

   Q: Is the starter cable in good condition? 

   • YES  : Go to Step 4.
   • NO  : Repair or replace the cable.
4. STEP 4. 
   • Check the connection and the continuity of the cable between the starter motor body and the negative battery terminal.

   Q: Is the ground line in good condition? 

   • YES  : Go to Step 5.
   • NO  : Repair or replace the cable.
5. STEP 5. 

   Q: Is the starter motor in good condition? (Refer to  INSPECTION  .) 

   • YES  : Excessive rotational resistance of the engine.
   • NO  : Replace the starter motor.