Starting System: Testing and Inspection
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTSThe starter motor does not operate at all.
- Check the starter (coil).
- Check for poor connection at the battery terminals and starter.
- Check the park/neutral position switch.
- Check starter relay.
- Check the clutch pedal position switch.
- Check the theft-alarm starter relay.
The starter motor doesn't stop
- Check the starter (magnetic switch).
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: Does the starter motor operate normally?
YES:
- Check the ignition switch (Refer to Ignition Switch - Inspection.)
- Check the starter relay and clutch pedal position switch.
- Check the park/neutral position switch. (Refer to 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 cable 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.