FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Diagnosis By Symptom






ENGINE CRANKS SLOWLY
Possible Causes:
1. Undercharged battery.
2. Loose connections or corroded battery cables.
3. Starter motor.

ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK
Possible Causes:
1. Undercharged battery.
2. Ignition switch.
3. Clutch pedal position switch or manual lever position switch.
4. Loose or corroded cable connections.
5. Worn or damaged ignition circuit grounds.
6. Starter motor.
7. Starter solenoid.

ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK/STARTER MOTOR SPINS
Possible Causes:
1. Starter motor.
2. Flywheel ring gear.


ENGINE STARTS WITH CLUTCH ENGAGED
Possible Causes:
1. Starter clutch pedal position switch or manual lever position switch.