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Starter Motor Does Not Operate

  1. Is the battery in good condition? If Yes, go to the next step. If No, then charge or replace battery.
  2. Disconnect the starter motor "S" (solenoid) terminal connector. Using a jumper wire, apply battery positive voltage to starter motor "S" (solenoid) terminal. Does starter motor operate normally? If Yes, then check ignition switch, starter relay, clutch pedal position switch and the line between the battery and starter motor "S" (solenoid) terminal. If No, then go to the next step.
  3. Check if the cable between starter "B" (battery) terminal and battery positive terminal for connection and continuity. Is the starter cable in good condition? If Yes, then go to the next step. If No, then repair or replace the cable.
  4. Check the connection and continuity of the cable between starter motor body and the negative battery terminal. Is the ground line in good condition? If Yes, then go to the next step. If No, then repair or replace cable.
  5. Is the starter motor in good condition? If Yes, problem is excessive rotational resistance of the engine. If No, then replace the starter motor.
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