1. Remove Fuse 10 (ECM IGN) fuse.
2. Connect a voltmeter J 39200 to the positive and to the negative battery terminals.
3. Crank the engine for 15 seconds.

Is the voltmeter reading at least the specification?

9.5 V

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

Connect the voltmeter J 39200 from the negative battery terminal to the engine block.

Is the voltage drop the specification or less?

0.5 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

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

Is the battery OK?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

Repair the starter motor, refer to Starter Motor Inspection .

Is the starter OK?

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System OK

Go to Step 5

Repair or replace the parts as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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Connect the voltmeter J 39200 from the positive battery terminal to the starter solenoid terminal at BLK I wire.

Is the voltage drop the specification or less?

0.5 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

Install a new negative battery cable, refer to Battery Cable .

Does the engine crank normally now?

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System OK

Go to step 6

Install a new positive battery cable, refer to Battery Cable .

Does the engine crank normally now?

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System OK

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