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Starting System

STARTING SYSTEM SYMPTOM REFERENCE CHART

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 INHIBITOR SWITCH .
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