Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

WARNING: WHEN SERVICING THE STARTER MOTOR OR CARRYING OUT OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT WORK NEAR THE STARTER, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD TO THE STARTER IS ELECTRICALLY HOT AT ALL TIMES. WHEN WORKING NEAR THE STARTER MOTOR BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.







3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures