Inspection and Verification

WARNING:
^ WHEN REPAIRING STARTER MOTOR OR PERFORMING OTHER UNDERHOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS "ELECTRICALLY HOT" AT ALL TIMES. A PROTECTIVE CAP OR BOOT IS PROVIDED OVER THE TERMINAL OF THIS LEAD AND MUST BE REPLACED AFTER REPAIRING. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE SERVICING STARTER.
^ WHEN WORKING IN AREA OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS.

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the starting system.

Visual Inspection Chart:

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage; refer to the chart.
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures