Troubleshooting Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The starting system troubleshooting guide is shown in the following chart.

STEP 1.

Q: Is the battery in good condition? (Refer to Battery On-vehicle Service - Battery Check).

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: Dose the starter motor operate normally?

YES: Check the ignition switch (Refer to Ignition Switch - Inspection.)

- Check the starter relay.
- Check the park/neutral position switch. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle On-vehicle Service Essential Service.)
- 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 - Inspection.)

YES: Excessive rotational resistance of the engine.
NO: Replace the starter motor.