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Starter Does Not Crank Engine

  1. Ensure battery is fully charged. Make sure electrical and ground connections are clean and tight. With ignition switch in START position, measure voltage at spade terminal of starter solenoid. Reading should be at least 8 volts (9.5 volts on Fox). If so, check engine for mechanical problems. If voltage is not as specified, go to next step.
  2. Measure voltage at ignition switch. If reading is at least 8 volts (9.5 volts on Fox), check wiring between ignition switch and starter solenoid. If voltage is not as specified, replace ignition switch.
  3. Measure voltage at field (starter) terminal of starter solenoid. If reading is 8 volts or more, repair or replace starter. If reading is less than 8 volts, replace starter solenoid.
NOTE: On vehicles with automatic transmission, also check park/neutral switch.
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