Symptom Troubleshooting Chart

STARTING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Problem	Possible Cause	Action
The 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 PINPOINT TEST 1: THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK .
The Engine Cranks Slowly	Battery. Starter motor. Ignition switch. Circuitry.	Inspect the starting system. See STARTERS article in Engine
Unusual Starter Noise	Starter motor mounting. Starter motor. Improper starter drive engagement.	See PINPOINT TEST 2: UNUSUAL STARTER NOISE .
The Starter Spins But The Engine Does Not Crank	Starter motor Damaged flywheel/ring gear teeth.	Inspect the starter motor mounting and engagement. See STARTERS article in Engine . Inspect the flywheel/ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. See STARTERS article in Engine.