Important: This vehicle is equipped with a Passlock™ theft deterrent system. The symptom described in the title may be caused by the Passlock™ system. Before performing any major repairs, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent.

Did you perform the Starting System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Starting System Check

1. Verify that the battery is properly charged.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Wait 15 seconds.
4. Measure the voltage at the battery while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage greater than the specified value?

9.5 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

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

Is the voltage greater than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

Test the battery. Refer to Battery Not Operating Properly .

Is the battery OK?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

Replace the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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

Is the voltage greater than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

Repair or replace the starter. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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Replace the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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Replace the positive battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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