Perform the following checks:
• | Battery -- Battery Inspection/Test. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test . |
• | Wiring -- Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all of the connections to the starter motor, solenoid, battery, and all ground connections. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. |
• | Engine -- Ensure 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 .