Flow of Diagnosis

WARNING: WHEN SERVICING THE STARTER MOTOR OR PERFORMING OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT WORK NEAR THE STARTER, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD TO THE STARTER IS ELECTRICALLY HOT AT ALL TIMES. WHEN WORKING NEAR THE STARTER MOTOR BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Check for concerns with the following:

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
^ Starter motor.
^ Battery.

Electrical
^ Fuse 10 (20A)
^ Wiring
^ Connectors

3. If inspection reveals an obvious cause rectify this before containing. If the concern remains, proceed to the symptom chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures