Starter Ground Circuit Test
NOTE:
Make all voltmeter connections at component terminal rather than at cable or wire end.
- Disconnect Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch connector to disable fuel pump. IFS switch is located in left side of trunk compartment. Connect remote starter switch between starter solenoid terminal "S" (White/Pink wire) and positive battery post. See Fig 1 . Using a digital voltmeter set at lowest voltage scale, connect positive voltmeter lead to starter housing, and negative lead to negative battery post.
- Engage remote starter switch while observing voltmeter. Voltmeter should indicate .2 volt or less. If voltmeter indicates more than .2 volt, clean negative cable connections at battery and chassis. Clean engine ground cable connections at front cover and engine mount bracket. If voltage drop is still excessive, repair or replace negative battery cable and/or engine ground cable as necessary. Repeat starter circuit test after repair to ensure problem has been corrected. If battery and cables test okay and starter motor still cranks slowly or not at all, replace starter motor. See STARTER MOTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.