Symptom Troubleshooting Chart: Notes

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Problem	Possible Cause	Action
Engine Does Not Crank	Battery. Fuse. Starter motor. Ignition switch. Circuitry. Starter motor relay. Clutch pedal position (CPP) switch. Anti-theft system, if equipped.	See STARTING SYSTEM PINPOINT TEST 1: ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK .
Engine Cranks Slowly	Battery. Starter motor. Ignition switch. Circuitry.	Inspect the starting system. See STARTING SYSTEM INSPECTION .
Unusual Starter Noise	Starter motor mounting. Starter motor. Improper starter drive engagement.	See STARTING SYSTEM PINPOINT TEST 2: UNUSUAL STARTER NOISE .
Starter Spins But The Engine Does Not Crank	Starter motor. Damaged flywheel/ring gear teeth.	Inspect the starter motor mounting and engagement. See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L . See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L . See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 4.0L . Inspect the flywheel/ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. See STARTER DRIVE/FLYWHEEL RING GEAR INSPECTION .