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Troubleshooting Guide

The starting system troubleshooting guide is shown in the following steps.

  1. STEP 1. 

    Q: Is the battery in good condition? (Refer to  BATTERY CHECK  .) 

    YES:  Go to Step 2.

    NO:  Charge or replace the battery.

  2. STEP 2. 
    • Disconnect the starter motor "S" (solenoid) terminal connector.
    • Using a jumper wire, apply battery positive voltage to the starter motor "S" (solenoid) terminal.
    • Check the engine condition.

      OK: Turns normally

    Q: Does the starter motor operate normally? 

    YES: 

    • Check the ignition switch (Refer to INSPECTION .)
    • Check the starter relay and interlock switch.
    • Check the line between the battery and starter motor "S" (solenoid) terminal.

    NO:  Go to Step 3.

  3. STEP 3. 
    • Check the cable between starter "B" (battery) terminal and battery positive terminal for connection and continuity.

    Q: Is the starter cable in good condition? 

    YES:  Go to Step 4.

    NO:  Repair or replace the cable.

  4. STEP 4. 
    • Check the connection and the continuity of the cable between the starter motor body and the negative battery terminal.

    Q: Is the ground cable in good condition? 

    YES:  Go to Step 5.

    NO:  Repair or replace the cable.

  5. STEP 5. 

    Q: Is the starter motor in good condition? (Refer to  INSPECTION   .) 

    YES:  Starter motor is normal. Check the excessive rotational resistance of the engine.

    NO:  Replace the starter motor.