GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

Visually inspect the battery hydrometer.

battery hydrometer displays a green eye.

Refer to Battery Charging

2

Visually inspect battery cables.

Battery cables are clean and tightly connected.

Refer to Battery Cable

3

Inspect fuse 6, crank fuse 8, gauges fuse 4 and fusible link.

Fuses are not open.

Repair source of overload and Replace fuse

4

Inspect all grounds.

All grounds are clean and tightly connected.

Clean and tighten grounds.

5

Inspect starter motor and starter solenoid.

Both starter motor and starter solenoid are properly mounted and starter solenoid terminals S and B are clean and tight.

Ensure proper mounting and clean and tighten terminals.

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.