Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The engine does not crank	Battery Battery junction box (BJB) fuse(s): 23 (60A) 14 (15A) Smart junction box (SJB) fuse(s): 10 (30A) 22 (7.5A) - 3.0L and 3.5L vehicles Starter motor Circuitry Starter motor relay - part of SJB Anti-theft system Transmission range (TR) sensor - automatic transmission Clutch cutoff switch - manual transmission only	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
The engine cranks slowly	Battery Starter motor Circuitry	CARRY OUT the Starter Motor Component Test.
Unusual starter noise	Starter motor mounting Starter motor Incorrect starter drive engagement	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Starter motor	INSPECT the starter motor mounting and engagement. REPAIR as necessary.
	Damaged flywheel/flexplate ring gear teeth	INSPECT the flywheel/flexplate ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. REPAIR as necessary.