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Starting System

STARTING SYSTEM - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Engine will not crank Battery charge low Charge or replace battery
  Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Repair or replace cables
  Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A5HF1)
  Fuse blown Replace fuse
  Starter motor faulty Replace
  Ignition switch faulty Replace
Engine cranks slowly Battery charge low Charge or replace battery
  Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Repair or replace cables
  Starter motor faulty Replace
Starter keeps running Starter motor Replace
  Ignition switch Replace
Starter spins but engine will not crank Short in wiring Repair wiring
  Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor Replace
  Ring gear teeth broken Replace fly wheel or torque converter