Test C: Engine Cranks Slowly

Inspect following items:

• Battery - Perform battery inspection/test. See BATTERY TESTING & INSPECTION under ON-VEHICLE TESTING in appropriate GENERATORS & REGULATORS - SATURN "L" SERIES article in ELECTRICAL.
• Wiring - Inspect wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to starter motor, solenoid, battery, and all ground connections. See INTERMITTENT OR POOR CONNECTIONS  under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
• Engine - Verify that engine is not seized. See appropriate ENGINE article in MECHANICAL in ENGINE.

If battery, wiring, and engine are functioning properly, and engine continues to crank slowly, replace starter motor. See STARTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.