How To Troubleshoot

NOTE: The following is the flowchart to check the troubles of starter main body. For the vehicle with the smart entry & start system, check the smart entry & start system in advance to make sure that there is no fault is found in the smart entry & start system, and then perform the check according to the flowchart.

Bring in the car
Next

Interview and phenomenon check

Does the engine start with one cranking?

Result

Result	Go to
Engine does not start	Check (2)
Engine starts this time but did not start in the past	Check (2)
Engine starts	B

Does the engine crank normally?

Result

Result	Go to
Engine does not crank normally	A
Engine cranks normally this time but did not crank normally in the past	C
Engine cranks normally	B

B: Starter normal

C: Go to Step 4.

Battery check
1. Battery terminal check
  1. Check the battery terminals for looseness and damage.
2. Battery voltage check
  1. To remove the voltage due to surface charging (ECU. capacitor etc.), turn the headlight switch to ON with IG OFF for about 20 or 30 seconds.
  2. Measure the battery voltage between the terminals.
    Voltage: 12.5 V or more (Electrolyte temperature: 20°C)
3. Battery electrolyte level check
  1. Check the electrolyte level of each cell and refill distilled water or replace the battery if the level is below the LOW level.
4. Battery electrolyte specific gravity check
  1. Check the electrolyte specific gravity in each cell.
    Standard value: 1.25 to 1.29 (Electrolyte temperature: 20°C)
    
    NG: Go to Step 5.
    
    OK: Go to next step
Starter check
1. Perform the On-vehicle inspection (Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
  NG: Go to Step 6.
  
  OK: Complete

Confirmation of past failure history

Is there a symptom in which the engine could not be started or did not crank.

Result

Result	Go to
There was no such symptom	A
There was the symptom	B

B: Charge or replace the battery and then go to step 4

A: Charge or replace the battery to complete the check

Starter repair or replacement
Next: Complete