Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the starting system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
- Starter motor
- Starter motor solenoid
- Brackets

Electrical
- Battery
- Open fuse
- Damaged wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connections

3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the symptom chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures