Engine Cranks Slowly

Engine Cranks Slowly

Perform the following checks:

* Battery-Battery Inspection/Test. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test (Battery Inspection/Test).
* Wiring-Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, solenoid, battery, and all ground connections. Refer to Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) , Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) and Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics).
* Engine-Make sure the engine is not seized. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical (- Symptoms - Engine Mechanical).

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 Replacement (Service and Repair).