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 «BATTERY TEST»(ref-289392-S10169341972008063000000) .) 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 «INSPECTION»(ref-289392-S37087859152008063000000) .) Check the starter relay system (Refer to «IGNITION SWITCH - ST SYSTEM AND STARTER RELAY SYSTEM»(ref-289380-S02859082662008063000000) < M/T >, «IGNITION SWITCH-ST SYSTEM AND STARTER RELAY SYSTEM»(ref-289380-S27638615142008063000000) < TC-SST >). Check the shift lever position. (Refer to «SHIFT LEVER OPERATION CHECK»(ref-289384-S26158558152008063000000) .) 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 «INSPECTION»(ref-289402-S03886754332008063000000) .) YES : Excessive rotational resistance of the engine. NO : Replace the starter motor.