TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
The starter motor does not operate at all.
| WARNING | Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. |
- Check the starter (coil).
- Check for poor contact at the battery terminals and starter.
- Check the transmission range switch.
The starter motor doesn't stop
- Check the starter (magnetic switch).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The starting system troubleshooting guide is shown in the following steps.
| WARNING | Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. |
- STEP 1. Q: Is the battery in good condition? (Refer to On-vehicle Service - «BATTERY CHECK»(ref-241292-S31048856752006081100000) ). YES : Go to Step 2. NO : Charge or replace the battery.
- STEP 2. Disconnect the starter motor S (solenoid) terminal connector. Using a jumper wire, apply battery positive voltage to the starter motor S (solenoid) terminal. Check the engine condition. OK: Turns normally Q: Does the starter motor operate normally? YES : Check the ignition switch (Refer to Chassis Electrical - Ignition Switch - Ignition Switch - «INSPECTION»(ref-241292-S32091816112006081100000) ). Check the starter relay and interlock switch. < M/T > Check the transmission range switch. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle - On-vehicle Service - Essential Service - «TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CHECK»(ref-241310-S31412169562006081100000) ). < A/T > Check the line between the battery and starter motor S (solenoid) terminal. NO : Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check the cable between starter B (battery) terminal and battery positive terminal for connection and continuity. Q: Is the starter cable in good condition? YES : Go to Step 4. NO : Repair or replace the cable.
- STEP 4. Check the connection and the continuity of the cable between the starter motor body and the negative battery terminal. Q: Is the ground line in good condition? YES : Go to Step 5. NO : Repair or replace the cable.
- STEP 5. Q: Is the starter motor in good condition? (Refer to Starting System - Starter Motor Assembly - «INSPECTION»(ref-241302-S08483094092006081100000) ). YES : Excessive rotational resistance of the engine. NO : Replace the starter motor.