Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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DEFINITION: The starter solenoid clicks, but the engine cranks slowly or not at all | ||||
1 |
Is the voltage greater than 9.5 volts? | -- | ||
2 | Use a DMM to measure the voltage between the negative battery terminal and ground while cranking the engine. Is the voltage less than 0.5 volts? | -- | ||
3 | Use a DMM to measure the voltage between the positive battery terminal and the starter solenoid at terminal B while cranking the engine. Is the voltage less than 0.5 volts? | -- | ||
4 | Repair the starter motor assembly. Is the repair complete? | -- | Recheck System Operation | -- |
5 | Load test battery. Is the battery OK? | -- | ||
6 | Repair the starter assembly. Refer to Starter Assembly repair. Is the repair complete? | -- | Recheck System Operation | -- |
7 | Replace the battery. Is the repair complete? | -- | Recheck System Operation | -- |
8 | Replace the negative battery cable. Is the repair complete? | -- | Recheck System Operation | -- |
9 | Replace the positive battery cable. Is the repair complete? | -- | Recheck System Operation | -- |