Engine Cranks Slowly

Engine Cranks Slowly

Perform the inspections on the following items:

* Battery-Perform the Battery Inspection/Test Refer to Battery Inspection/Test. Battery Inspection/Test

* Wiring-Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, the solenoid, the battery, and all ground connections.
Refer to Circuit Testing, Wiring Repairs in Diagnostic Aids Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

* Engine-Verify that the engine is not seized.

If the battery, the wiring, and the engine are functioning properly, and the engine continues to crank slowly, replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (1.2L SOHC) Starter Motor Replacement (1.4L/1.5L SOHC and 1.4L/1.6L DOHC).