Section 252 (Starting System): Description
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The starter is a gear-reduction motor with an externally-mounted solenoid. Starting system consists of a starter motor, solenoid, battery, ignition switch, Digital Transmission Range (DTR) sensor, starter relay, and interconnecting cables and wires.