Starting System
STARTING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
| Problem & Possible Cause |
Action |
| Starter Fails To Operate |
| Anti-Theft System Starter Interrupt Activated (SVX Only) |
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| Dead Battery |
Check/Replace Battery |
| Bad Connections/Wiring |
Repair Connections/Wiring |
| Faulty Ignition Switch |
Check Switch Circuit |
| Faulty Solenoid/Relay |
Replace Solenoid/Relay |
| Faulty Ground |
Check/Repair Ground |
| Starter Fails To Operate - Lights Dim |
| Faulty Battery |
Replace Battery |
| Bad Cable Connections |
Check/Repair Connections |
| Grounded Starter Windings |
Test/Repair Starter |
| Faulty Bearing/Bushing |
Replace Bearing/Bushing |
| Faulty Ground |
Check/Repair Ground |
| Corroded Terminals |
Clean Terminals |
| Starter Turns - Engine Does Not |
| Faulty Starter Drive |
Replace Starter Drive |
| Broken Drive Housing |
Replace Drive Housing |
| Faulty Pinion Shaft |
Clean/Repair Shaft |
| Faulty Flywheel |
Check Flywheel/Starter |
| Starter Does Not Crank Engine |
| Faulty Starter Drive |
Replace Starter Drive |
| Broken Drive Housing |
Replace Drive Housing |
| Missing Flywheel Teeth |
Replace Flywheel |
| Faulty Ground |
Check/Repair Ground |
| Frozen Engine |
Check Engine |
| Liquid-Locked Engine |
Pressure Test Cooling System |
| Starter Rotates Engine Slowly |
| Faulty Battery |
Replace Battery |
| Bad Connections/Wiring |
Repair Connections/Wiring |
| Grounded Starter Windings |
Test/Repair Starter |
| Faulty Starter Bearings |
Replace Bearings |
| Faulty Ground |
Check/Repair Ground |
| Broken Drive Housing |
Replace Drive Housing |
| Weak Starter Solenoid |
Replace Starter Solenoid |
| Starter Drive Does Not Engage |
| Bad Solenoid Contacts |
Replace Solenoid |
| Bad Solenoid Ground |
Test Solenoid Ground |
| Solenoid/Relay Does Not Close |
| Faulty Battery |
Replace Battery |
| Bad Connections/Wiring |
Repair Connections/Wiring |
| Faulty Safety Switch |
Replace Safety Switch |
| Faulty Solenoid/Relay |
Replace Solenoid/Relay |
| Starter Drive Will Not Disengage |
| Loose Starter Bolts |
Tighten Starter Bolts |
| Worn Drive End Bushing |
Replace Drive End Bushing |
| Missing Flywheel Teeth |
Check Flywheel/Drive |
| Faulty Ignition Switch |
Replace Ignition Switch |
| Solenoid Clicks |
| Weak Battery |
Charge/Replace Battery |
| Bad Solenoid Contacts |
Replace Solenoid |
| Bad Connections/Wiring |
Repair Connections/Wiring |
| Faulty Solenoid |
Replace Solenoid |
| High Current Draw |
| Dragging Armature |
Replace Starter Bushings |
| Shorted Armature Windings |
Repair Starter |
| Low Current Draw |
| Worn Starter Brushes |
Replace Brushes |
| Weak Brush Springs |
Replace Brush Springs |
| Faulty Engine Ground |
Check Ground Cable |
| High Resistance In Positive Battery Cable |
Replace Cable |
| Starter Whines During Cranking |
| Starter Alignment |
Check Starter Alignment |
| Starter Drive To Flywheel Clearance |
Check Flywheel |
| Wrong Starter Motor |
Ensure Correct Starter Application |
| Starter Whines After Starting |
| Starter Alignment |
Check Starter Alignment |
| Starter Drive To Flywheel Clearance |
Check Flywheel |
| Wrong Starter Motor |
Ensure Correct Starter Application |