1. Turn the ignition to START.
2. Wait 15 seconds and measure the voltage at the battery while cranking the engine.

Is the reading greater than the specified value?

9.5 V

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

Measure the voltage between the B- terminal and the engine block while cranking the engine.

Is the reading greater than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

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

Is the battery OK?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

Replace the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable .

Does the starter solenoid continue to click and the engine to crank slowly or not at all?

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Go to Step 5

System OK

Measure the voltage between the B+ terminal and the starter solenoid terminal B while cranking the engine.

Is the reading greater than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

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

Does the starter solenoid continue to click and the engine to crank slowly or not at all?

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Go to Step 7

System OK

Replace the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Does the starter solenoid continue to click and the engine to crank slowly or not at all?

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Go to Step 8

System OK

Replace the positive battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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