Starting System: Testing and Inspection
STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSISTROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
The starter motor does not operate at all.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
- Check the starter (coil).
- Check for poor contact at the battery terminals and starter.
- Check the transmission range switch.
The starter motor doesn't stop
- Check the starter (magnetic switch).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The starting system troubleshooting guide is shown in the following steps.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
STEP 1.
Q: Is the battery in good condition? (Refer to Chassis Electrical - Battery - On-vehicle Service - Battery Test). Battery Test
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 Chassis Electrical - Ignition Switch - Ignition Switch - Inspection). Testing and Inspection
- Check the starter relay system (Refer to Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) - Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Diagnosis - Symptom Procedures - Ignition Switch - ST System and Starter Relay System Inspection Procedure 24 [M/T], Inspection Procedure 25 [TC-SST]).
- Check the shift lever position. (Refer to Twin Clutch-sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST) - On-vehicle Service - Shift Lever Operation Check.) Shift Lever Operation Check
- 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 line 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 Assembly - Inspection.)
YES : Excessive rotational resistance of the engine.
NO : Replace the starter motor.