Perform the following checks:
• | Battery -- Battery Inspection/Test. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test . |
• | Wiring -- Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, solenoid, battery, and all ground connections. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. |
• | Engine -- Make sure the engine is not seized. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical . |
If the battery, the wiring and the engine are functioning properly and the engine continues to crank slowly, replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.3L.