FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Engine Cranks Slowly



Engine Cranks Slowly

Perform the following checks:

* Battery-Battery Inspection/Test. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test (Non-HP2). Component Tests and General Diagnostics
* Wiring-Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, solenoid, battery, and all ground connections. Refer to Circuit Testing, Wiring Repairs, Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
* Engine-Make sure the engine is not seized. Refer to Symptoms - Engine. Symptoms - Engine Mechanical

If the battery, the wiring and the engine are functioning properly and the engine continues to crank slowly, replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.