Was the Starting System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Refer to Starting System Check .

1. Disconnect the ignition coil.
2. Connect a J 39200 DMM from the battery positve (+) terminal to the battery negative (-) terminal.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
4. Crank the engine for 15 (fifteen) seconds.
5. Measure the voltage at the end of cranking.

Notice: Never operate the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. Allow it to cool at least two minutes before cranking again. Excessive cranking can cause overheating, which will cause serious damage to the starter motor.

Does the battery voltage measure less than 9.6 volts?

9.6 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

1. Perform the battery load test. Refer to Battery Not Operating Properly .
2. If the battery passes the load test, replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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1. Ensure that the battery terminals and the battery terminal bolts are tight and are not corroded.
2. Connect a J 39200 DMM from the negative (-) battery terminal to the engine block.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
4. Observe the voltage while cranking the engine.

Notice: Never operate the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. Allow it to cool at least two minutes before cranking again. Excessive cranking can cause overheating, which will cause serious damage to the starter motor.

Does the voltage measure more than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

1. Connect a J 39200 DMM from the positive (+) battery terminal to the starter solenoid B terminal.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
3. Observe the voltage while cranking the engine.

Notice: Never operate the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. Allow it to cool at least two minutes before cranking again. Excessive cranking can cause overheating, which will cause serious damage to the starter motor.

Does the voltage measure more than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

1. Inspect the battery cable for a high resistance connection at the engine block.
2. If the battery cable connection is OK, replace the negative (-) battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Notice:  Always turn the ignition OFF when connecting or disconnecting battery cables, battery chargers, or jumper cables. Failing to do so may damage the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or other electronic components.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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1. Inspect the battery cable for a high resistance connection at the starter solenoid B terminal.
2. If the battery cable connection is OK, replace the positive battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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