For 1990-2009 cars only
Inspect the following items:
| • | Battery -- Perform the Battery Inspection/Test. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information. |
| • | 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 in Wiring Systems. |
| • | 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 .
