Detailed Flow
If any malfunction is found, immediately disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
- CHECK ENGINE START
Crank the engine and check that the engine starts.
Does the engine start?
YES
GO TO STEP 2 .
NO
GO TO STEP 3 .
- CHECK THAT THE STARTER MOTOR STOPS
Check that the starter motor stops after starting the engine.
Does the starter motor stop?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Replace starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- CHECK THAT THE ENGINE TURNS WHEN CRANKING
Check that the engine turns when cranking.
Does engine turn when cranking?
YES
GO TO STEP 4 .
NO
GO TO STEP 5 .
- CHECK THE ENGINE SPEED WHEN CRANKING
Check that the engine speed is not low when cranking.
Does engine turn normally?
YES
Check ignition/fuel system.
NO
Check charge condition, corrosion and connection condition of the battery. Refer to WORK FLOW .
- CHECK STARTER MOTOR ACTIVATION
Check that the starter motor runs at cranking.
Does starter motor turn?
YES
Replace starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
NO
GO TO STEP 6 .
- CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check the following conditions.
- Fuse and fusible link
- Charge condition, corrosion and connection condition of the battery. Refer to WORK FLOW .
Are these inspection results normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 7.
NO
Repair as needed.
- CHECK STARTING SYSTEM WIRING
Check the following.
- "B" terminal circuit. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .
- "S" connector circuit. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .
Are these inspection results normal?
YES
Replace starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
NO
Repair as needed.