Trouble Shooting

Check battery for state of charge. Check cable connections at battery and starter motor. Ensure transmission is fully engaged in Park or Neutral (A/T) or clutch pedal is fully depressed (M/T). Vehicles built before 2/18/02, check fuse No. 24 (7.5-amp) in central junction box. Vehicles built after 2/18/02, check fuse No. 4 (7.5-amp) in central junction box. On all models, check fuse No. 11 (50-amp) in battery junction box. Ensure anti-theft system is operating properly. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT for additional information. If problem is found, repair as necessary. If problem is not found, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX  table under SYSTEM TESTS.