SYSTEM TESTS
| CAUTION | Before testing starter, ensure transmission is in Park or Neutral and parking brake is set. |
| Symptom | Perform Test |
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| Engine Does Not Crank & Relay Clicks | A |
| Engine Does Not Crank & Relay Does Not Click | B |
| Engine Cranks Slowly | C |
| Unusual Starter Noise | D |
| Starter Spins But Does Not Crank Engine | (1) |
| (1) Inspect starter motor mounting. Inspect flywheel ring gear and starter motor gear for damaged and missing teeth. Repair or replace components as necessary. |
| (1) | Inspect starter motor mounting. Inspect flywheel ring gear and starter motor gear for damaged and missing teeth. Repair or replace components as necessary. |
STARTER RELAY
- Remove starter relay from battery junction box. Battery junction box is located in left side of engine compartment, in front of strut tower. Check relay continuity. Continuity should exist between relay terminals No. 85 and 86, and between relay terminals No. 30 and 87a. (Scheme 12) Continuity should not exist between relay terminals No. 30 and 87. If continuity is as specified, go to next step. If continuity is not as specified, replace relay.
- Using a jumper wire, apply battery voltage to relay terminal No. 85. Using a second jumper wire, ground relay terminal No. 86. Continuity should now exist between relay terminals No. 30 and 87. If continuity is not as specified, replace relay. If continuity is as specified, relay is okay at this time.
Scheme 12
STARTER SOLENOID
Remove starter from vehicle. See STARTER MOTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check resistance between starter motor ground terminal and solenoid case. Resistance should be about .95 ohm. If resistance is not about .95 ohm, replace starter solenoid.
STARTER MOTOR
| WARNING | When performing maintenance on starting system, be aware that heavy gauge leads are connected directly to battery. Ensure protective caps are in place when maintenance is complete. |
