Symptom Troubleshooting Chart

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STARTING SYSTEM

Problem	Possible Cause	Action
Engine Does Not Crank	Battery Fuse Starter motor Ignition switch Circuitry Starter motor relay Clutch pedal position (CPP) switch Anti-theft system, if equipped	See STARTING SYSTEM PINPOINT TEST 1: ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK .
Engine Cranks Slowly	Battery Starter motor Ignition switch Circuitry	Inspect the starting system. See STARTING SYSTEM INSPECTION .
Unusual Starter Noise	Starter motor mounting Starter motor Improper starter drive engagement	See STARTING SYSTEM PINPOINT TEST 2: UNUSUAL STARTER NOISE .
Starter Spins But The Engine Does Not Crank	Starter motor	Inspect the starter motor mounting and engagement. See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L . See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L . See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 4.0L .
Starter Spins But The Engine Does Not Crank	Damaged flywheel/ring gear teeth	Inspect the flywheel/ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. See STARTER DRIVE/FLYWHEEL RING GEAR INSPECTION .