Starting System Test: Inspection

Before removing any unit from starting system for repair or diagnosis, perform following inspections. See Figure .

• Battery - Visually inspect battery for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded cable connections. Determine state-of-charge and cranking capacity of battery. Charge or replace battery, if required.
• Ignition Switch - Visually inspect ignition switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
• Transmission Range Sensor - Visually inspect transmission range sensor for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
• Starter Relay - Visually inspect starter relay for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
• Starter - Visually inspect starter for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
• Starter Solenoid - Visually inspect starter solenoid for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
• Wiring - Visually inspect wire harness for damage. Repair or replace any faulty wiring, as required.