Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
  1. Hook up the following equipment:
    • Ammeter, 0−400 A
    • Voltmeter, 0−20 V (accurate within 0.1 V)
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  1. Select PGM-FI, INSPECTION, then ALL INJECTORS OFF on the HDS.
  1. With the shift lever in N position, the brake pedal pressed, turn the ignition switch ON (II), and press the engine start switch.
Did the starter crank the engine normally?
YES -
The starting system is OK. Go to Step 21 .
NO -
Go to Step 17 .
  1. Check the battery condition. Check electrical connections at the battery, the negative battery cable to body, the engine ground cables, and the starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try cranking the engine again.
Did the starter crank the engine?
YES -
Repairing the loose connection corrected the problem. The starting system is OK. Go to Step 23 .
NO -
Check the following:
  • If the starter will not crank the engine at all, go to Step 18 .
  • If the starter cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go to Step 20 .
  • If the starter does not disengage from the flywheel ring gear when you release the switch, replace the starter, or remove and disassemble it and check for the following:
    • -
    Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction
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    Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch