Troubleshooting Guide
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The starting system troubleshooting guide is shown in the following steps.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
- STEP 1.
Q: Is the battery in good condition? (Refer to BATTERY TEST ).
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Charge or replace the battery.
- 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: Does the starter motor operate normally?
YES:
- Check the ignition switch (Refer to IGNITION SWITCH CHECK ).
- Check the starter relay system [Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 25: IGNITION SWITCH-ST SYSTEM AND STARTER RELAY SYSTEM ] <2.4L> [Refer to Inspection procedure 26: Ignition switch-ST system and starter relay system ] <3.0L>.
- Check the transmission range switch. (Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK ) <2.4L> (Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CHECK ) <3.0L>.
- Check the line between the battery and starter motor S (solenoid) terminal.
NO: Go to Step 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.
- 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.
- 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.