Starting System Troubleshooting
STARTING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
| Symptom | Suspect area | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine will not crank | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables | |
| Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) | Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM - A4CF2 or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM - A5CF2 . | |
| Fuse blown | Replace fuse | |
| Starter faulty | Replace | |
| Ignition switch faulty | Replace | |
| Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables | |
| Starter faulty | Replace | |
| Starter keeps running | Starter | Replace |
| Ignition switch | Replace | |
| Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring | Repair wiring |
| Pinion gear teeth broken or Starter | Replace | |
| Ring gear teeth broken | Replace fly wheel or torque converter |