Standard Starting System: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. Charge or replace battery, if required. Refer to BATTERY, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . |
| 2. Starting circuit wiring faulty. | 2. See appropriate Wiring Information. Test and repair starter feed and/or control circuits, if required. | |
| 3. Starter relay faulty. | 3. The starter relay is located within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). See no crank condition. Refer to NO CRANK CONDITION . | |
| 4. Park/Neutral position switch faulty or misadjusted. | 4. Refer to the appropriate Service Information for Park/Neutral Position Switch. Replace park/neutral position switch if required. | |
| 5. Starter solenoid faulty. | 5. Refer to STARTER . Replace starter motor assembly if required. | |
| 6. Starter motor faulty. | 6. 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. Charge or replace battery, if required. Refer to BATTERY, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . |
| 2. Starting circuit wiring faulty. | 2. See appropriate Wiring Information. 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 the appropriate Diagnostics & Testing article under Engine Performance. | |
| STARTER ENGAGES, SPINS OUT BEFORE ENGINE STARTS. | 1. Starter ring gear faulty. | 1. Refer to STARTER . 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 . Tighten starter mounting hardware to correct torque specifications. |
| 2. Starter relay faulty. | 3. The starter relay is located within the front PDC. See no crank condition. Refer to NO CRANK CONDITION . | |
| 3. Ignition switch faulty. | 4. Replace KIN module if required. | |
| 4. Starter motor faulty. | 4. If all other starting system components and circuits test OK, replace starter motor. | |