GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Starting System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Starting System Check

2

  1. Connect a digital multimeter across the battery terminals.
  2. Measure the voltage while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage greater than or equal to the specified value?

9.6 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Battery Load Test

3

  1. Connect a digital multimeter between the negative (-) battery terminal and the engine block.
  2. Measure the voltage while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the negative (-) battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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5

  1. Connect a digital multimeter between the positive (+) battery terminal and the starter solenoid terminal B.
  2. Measure the voltage while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair or replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement and Starter Motor Overhaul .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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7

Replace the positive (+) battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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