Detailed Flow

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 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 2.

NO >> GO TO 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 4.

NO >> GO TO 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 HOW TO HANDLE BATTERY
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 6.
CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Fuse and fusible link
- Charge condition, corrosion and connection of the battery.
Are these inspection results normal?

YES >> GO TO 7.

NO >> Repair as needed.
CHECK STARTING SYSTEM WIRING
- "B" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure - VQ40DE or Diagnosis Procedure - VK56DE
- "S" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure - VQ40DE or Diagnosis Procedure - VK56DE
Are the inspection results normal?

YES >> Replace starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

NO >> Repair as needed.