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Engine Cranks Slowly, Does Not Start

  1. Connect DVOM across battery terminals. Put gear selector in Park or Neutral. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, depress clutch pedal. On all vehicles, crank engine and observe voltage. If reading is 9.6 volts or more, go to next step. If reading is less than 9.6 volts, perform battery load test. Replace battery as necessary and retest operation. If battery tests okay, repair or replace starter.
  2. Connect DVOM between negative battery terminal and engine block. Crank engine and observe voltage. If reading is less than 0.5 volt, go to next step. If reading is 0.5 volt or more, replace negative battery cable and retest operation.
  3. Connect DVOM between positive battery terminal and starter solenoid terminal "B" (Black wire). Crank engine and observe voltage. If reading is less than 0.5 volt, repair or replace starter. If reading is 0.5 volt or more, replace positive battery cable and retest operation.
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