Inspection and Verification
- Verify the vehicle owner's original concern by operating the system to duplicate the condition.
- Inspect the system to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Starter motor mounting
- Battery condition
- Starter relay mounting
- Electrical connections at the switches, relay and solenoid
- Fuse 20
- If the concern(s) remains after the inspection and verification, determine the symptoms. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
WARNING:
When servicing the starter motor or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is electrically hot at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.