Starting System: Description and Operation

Battery voltage is applied at all times from the positive battery terminal to the ignition switch and the normally open starter solenoid contacts. When the ignition switch is turned to START and the automatic transmission mode switch (automatic) or clutch start switch (manual) is closed, ground (automatic) or battery voltage (manual) is applied to the starter relay. The starter relay energizes and applies battery voltage to the starter solenoid coils. The starter solenoid coils energize, the starter solenoid contact closes, and battery voltage is applied to the starter motor. The starter motor engages to start the engine.