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Trouble Shooting

Check battery for state of charge. Check cable connections at battery and starter motor. Ensure transmission is fully engaged in Park or Neutral position. Check fuses No. 4 (7.5-amp) in battery junction box and 35 (10-amp) in central junction box. Check start inhibit relay and anti-theft relay (if equipped). On models equipped anti-theft system, ensure anti-theft system is operating properly. See ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT for additional information. If problem is found, repair as necessary. If problem is not found, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX  table under SYSTEM TESTS.