Starting System: Inspection

For complete starter wiring circuit diagrams, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Before removing any unit from starting system for repair or diagnosis, perform the following inspections:

1. Battery  - Visually inspect battery for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded cable connections. Determine state-of-charge and cranking capacity of battery. Charge or replace battery if required. Refer to BATTERY SYSTEM article. Note: If equipped with diesel engine, a dual battery system may be used and both batteries must be inspected. 
2. Ignition Switch  - Visually inspect ignition switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer to Ignition Switch and Key Lock Cylinder. 
3. Clutch Pedal Position Switch  - If equipped with manual transmission, visually inspect clutch pedal position switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer to SWITCH - CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION .
4. Park/Neutral Position Switch  - If equipped with automatic transmission, visually inspect park/neutral position switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch  .
5. Starter Relay  - The starter relay is located within the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module). Refer to appropriate ENGINE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS article.
6. Starter Motor  - Visually inspect starter motor for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
7. Starter Solenoid  - Visually inspect starter solenoid for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
8. Wiring  - Visually inspect wire harnesses for damage. Repair or replace any faulty wiring, as required. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.