Engine Cranks/Cranks Slowly, but Does Not Start. Pontiac Sun Runner - 2WD (Canada) 1998

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Was the Starting System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Starting System Check

2

1. Connect a digital multimeter across the battery terminals.
2. Measure the voltage while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage greater than or equal to the specified value?

9.6 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Battery Load Test

3

1. Connect a digital multimeter between the negative (-) battery terminal and the engine block.
2. Measure the voltage while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

1. Connect a digital multimeter between the positive (+) battery terminal and the starter solenoid terminal B.
2. Measure the voltage while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5 | Replace the battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --
6 | Repair or replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement and Starter Motor Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | --