1. Turn ON the headlights.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Do the headlights dim while the ignition switch is in the START position?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

Load test the battery. Refer to Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test .

Is the battery within the specifications?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 16

Does the vehicle have an automatic transmission?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

1. Place the transmission in PARK.
2. Connect a voltmeter J 39200 from the PPL 6 wire at the starter solenoid and to ground.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Is the voltage reading within the specification?

12-14 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

1. Depress the clutch pedal.
2. Connect a voltmeter J 39200 from the PPL 6 wire at the starter solenoid and to ground.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Is the voltage reading within the specification?

12-14 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

1. Connect a voltmeter from the PPL 6 wire to the starter mounting bolt.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Is the voltage reading within the specification?

12-14 V

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

1. Disconnect the Park/Neutral/Reverse switch connector C1.
2. Connect a voltmeter J 39200 from the Ale 5 wire at the PNR switch connector and to ground.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Is the voltage reading within the specification?

12-14 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

1. Disconnect the Clutch Start Switch connector.
2. Connect a voltmeter J 39200 from the Ale 5 wire at the Clutch Start Switch connector and to ground.
3. Turn the Ignition switch to START.

Is the voltage reading within the specification?

12-14 V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

1. Connect a Fused Jumper J 36169-A from the Park/Neutral/Reverse switch connector at Ale 5 wire and to the PPL 6 wire.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Does the engine crank?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 19

1. Connect a voltmeter J 39200 from the ignition switch Ale 5 wire and to ground.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Is the voltage reading within the specification?

12-14 V

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 12

1. Depress the clutch pedal.
2. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Connect a Fused Jumper J 36169-A from the Ale 5 to the PPL 6 wire at the Clutch Start Switch connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch to START.

Does the engine crank?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 22

Connect a voltmeter from the ignition switch RED 1442 wire and to ground.

Is the voltage reading within the specification?

12-14 V

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 13

Connect a voltmeter J 39200 from the Battery Junction Block to Fusible Link B and to ground.

Is the voltmeter reading within the specification?

12-14 V

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 14

Connect a voltmeter J 39200 from the generator BAT terminal and to ground.

Is the voltmeter reading within the specification?

12-14 V

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 26

Clean the starter mounting bolts, and the starter mounting surface.

Is the voltmeter reading within the specification?

12-14 V

System OK

Go to Step 8

Install a replacement battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Replace the starter solenoid. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Install a new Park/Neutral/Reverse switch.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Locate and repair Open in the PPL 6 wire from the PNR switch to the starter solenoid.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Locate and repair Open Ale 5 wire from the ignition switch to the Clutch Start switch (man.) or the PNR switch (auto).

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Adjust, or install a new Clutch Start Switch.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Locate and repair Open in PPL 6 wire from the Clutch Start Switch connector to the starter solenoid.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Section 3F4 or 3F5.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Locate and repair the Open in the Fusible Link B or in the RED 1442 wire from the Fusible Link B to the ignition switch.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Locate and repair the Open in the Fusible Link F or in RED 2 wire from the Fusible Link F to the Battery Junction Block.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Locate and repair the Open in the Fusible Link G or in the RED 2 wire from the Fusible Link G to the generator.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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