Perform the inspections on the following items:
• | Battery--Perform the Battery Inspection/Test--Refer to Battery Inspection/Test . |
• | Wiring--Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, the solenoid, the battery, and all ground connections. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs. |
• | Engine--Verify that the engine is not seized. |
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 .