Starting System: Notes
The battery, starting, and charging systems operate in conjunction with one another, and must be tested as a complete system. For correct starting/charging system operation, all of the components involved in these three systems must perform within specifications.
| Starting System Diagnosis | ||
|---|---|---|
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION |
| STARTER FAILS TO OPERATE. | 1. Battery discharged or faulty. | 1. Refer to BATTERY . Charge or replace battery, if required. |
| 2. Starting circuit wiring faulty. | 2. Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Test and repair starter feed and/or control circuits, if required. | |
| 3. Starter relay faulty. | 3. The starter relay is located within the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module). Refer to "*NO CRANK CONDITION . | |
| 4. Ignition switch faulty. | 4. Refer to SWITCH-IGNITION and CYLINDER - IGNITION KEY AND LOCK . Replace ignition switch if required. | |
| 5. Clutch pedal position switch faulty. | 5. Refer to Clutch Pedal Position Switch (If equipped). | |
| 6. Park/Neutral position switch (Transmission Range Sensor) faulty or misadjusted. | 6. Replace Park/Neutral position switch (Transmission Range Sensor) if required. Refer to appropriate Transmission SERVICE INFORMATION article. | |
| 7. Starter solenoid faulty. | 7. Refer to STARTER MOTOR . Replace starter motor assembly if required. | |
| 8. Starter motor faulty. | 8. If all other starting system components and circuits test OK, replace starter motor. | |
| STARTER ENGAGES, FAILS TO TURN ENGINE. | 1. Battery discharged or faulty. | 1. Refer to BATTERY . Charge or replace battery if required. |
| 2. Starting circuit wiring faulty. | 2. Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Test and repair starter feed and/or control circuits if required. | |
| 3. Starter motor faulty. | 3. If all other starting system components and circuits test OK, replace starter motor assembly. | |
| 4. Engine seized. | 4. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing in the appropriate Engine ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC article. | |
| STARTER ENGAGES, SPINS OUT BEFORE ENGINE STARTS. | 1. Starter ring gear faulty. | 1. Refer to Starter Motor REMOVAL and INSTALLATION . Remove starter motor to inspect starter ring gear. Replace starter ring gear if required. |
| 2. Starter motor faulty. | 2. If all other starting system components and circuits test OK, replace starter motor assembly. | |
| STARTER DOES NOT DISENGAGE. | 1. Starter motor improperly installed. | 1. Refer to Starter Motor REMOVAL and INSTALLATION . Tighten starter mounting hardware to correct torque specifications (See SPECIFICATIONS ). |
| 2. Starter relay faulty. | 2. The starter relay is located within the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module). Refer to "*NO CRANK CONDITION . . | |
| 3. Ignition switch faulty. | 3. Refer to SWITCH-IGNITION and CYLINDER - IGNITION KEY AND LOCK . Replace ignition switch if required. . | |
| 4. Starter motor faulty. | 4. If all other starting system components and circuits test OK, replace starter motor. | |