Flow of Diagnosis

WARNING:
^ WHEN SERVICING STARTER MOTOR OR PERFORMING OTHER UNDERHOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS "ELECTRICALLY HOT" AT ALL TIMES. A PROTECTIVE CAP OR BOOT IS PROVIDED OVER THE TERMINAL OF THIS LEAD AND MUST BE REPLACED AFTER SERVICING. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE SERVICING STARTER.
^ WHEN WORKING IN AREA OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS.

CAUTION: When disconnecting the plastic hardshell connector at the solenoid S-terminal, grasp the plastic connector and pull the lead off. Do not pull separately on the lead wire.

NOTE: When working on the starter system, make sure the anti-theft system is deactivated if equipped.

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

Mechanical
^ Starter motor
^ Starter motor solenoid relay switch
^ Brackets

Electrical
^ Battery
^ Failed fuse 24 (10 A)
^ Damaged wiring harness
^ Loose or corroded connections

3. If the fault is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures