Troubleshooting Guide

The starting system troubleshooting guide is shown in the following chart.

• STEP 1. 

  Q: Is the battery in good condition? (Refer to  BATTERY CHECK  .) 

  • YES:  Go to Step 2.
  • NO:  Charge or replace the battery.
• STEP 2. 
  • Disconnect the starter motor S (solenoid) terminal connector.
  • Using a jumper wire, apply battery positive voltage to the starter motor S (solenoid) terminal.
  • Check the engine condition.

    OK: Turns normally

  Q: Does the starter motor operate normally? 

  • YES: 
    • Check the ignition switch (Refer to INSPECTION .)
    • Check the starter relay and interlock switch. < M/T >
    • Check the transmission range switch. (Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CHECK .) < 2.0L ENGINE A/T >, (Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CHECK .) < 2.4L ENGINE A/T >
    • Check the line between the battery and starter motor S (solenoid) terminal.
  • NO:  Go to Step 3.
• STEP 3. 
  • Check the cable between starter B (battery) terminal and battery positive terminal for connection and continuity.

  Q: Is the starter cable in good condition? 

  • YES:  Go to Step 4.
  • NO:  Repair or replace the cable.
• STEP 4. 
  • Check the connection and the continuity of the cable between the starter motor body and the negative battery terminal.

  Q: Is the ground cable in good condition? 

  • YES:  Go to Step 5.
  • NO:  Repair or replace the cable.
• STEP 5. 

  Q: Is the starter motor in good condition? (Refer to  INSPECTION   .) 

  • YES:  Excessive rotational resistance of the engine.
  • NO:  Replace the starter motor.