Trouble Shooting Hints

NOTE: Refer to wiring diagram to verify wire color and connector terminal identification. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .

Note condition and operation of SECURITY indicator light. If indicator stays on or flashes continuously, see appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Check starter solenoid terminals and battery grounds. Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment. Perform self-diagnostic system test to be certain no trouble codes are stored in PCM memory which may lead to misdiagnosis. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.

Check IGN MAIN 1 (30-amp) fuse and CRANK (40-amp) fuse in underhood junction block. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS . Check CRANK SIGNAL, BCM, CLUSTER (10-amp) fuse and PCM-BCM, U/H RELAY (10-amp) fuse in instrument panel fuse block. Check for correct starter usage. See Fig 1 , Fig 2 and Fig 3 .

Fig 1: Measuring PG260 F1 Starter Length (3.1L VIN J)

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Fig 2: Measuring PG260 F2 Starter Length (3.8L VIN K)

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Fig 3: Measuring PG260 M Starter Length (3.8L VIN 1)

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