Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy |
Engine will not crank | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables | |
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) | Refer to AT group-automatic transaxle | |
Fuse blown | Replace fuse | |
Starter motor faulty | Replace | |
Ignition switch faulty | Replace | |
Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables | |
Starter motor faulty | Replace | |
Starter keeps running | Starter motor faulty | Replace |
Ignition switch | Replace | |
Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring | Repair or replace wiring |
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor | Replace | |
Ring gear teeth broken | Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
The battery must be in good condition and fully charged for this troubleshooting.
