Pinpoint Test

CHECK THE STARTER MOUNTING
1. Inspect the starter mounting bolts for looseness.
Is the starter motor mounted correctly?
- Yes: GO to 2 .
- No: INSTALL the starter motor correctly. REFER to Starter Motor - 2.0L GTDI or Starter Motor - 3.5L Ti-VCT .
CHECK FOR STARTER NOISE
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid C197A-1 ("B" terminal) and C197B-1 ("S" terminal).
3. Engage the starter and verify the noise is due to starter operation.
Is the noise due to the starter engagement?
- Yes: REFER to Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection .
- No: REFER to SYMPTOM CHART: NVH to continue diagnosis.