Troubleshooting Guide

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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.