Engine Starting System - 2.5L: Troubleshooting: Notes
| 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 INHIBITOR SWITCH | |
| Fuse blown | Replace fuse | |
| Starter fault | Replace starter | |
| Ignition switch fault | Replace ignition switch | |
| Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables | |
| Starter fault | Replace starter | |
| Starter keeps running | Starter fault | Replace starter |
| Ignition switch | Replace ignition switch | |
| Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring | Repair or replace wiring |
| Pinion gear teeth broken or starter | Replace starter | |
| Flywheel (ring gear) teeth broken | Replace flywheel (ring gear) |