- Symptoms - Starting and Charging

SYMPTOMS - ENGINE ELECTRICAL

IMPORTANT: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.
- Perform Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
- There are no DTCs set.
- The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.

- Review the system descriptions and operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to one of the following system operations:
- Battery Description and Operation
- Starting System Description and Operation
- Charging System Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the starting and charging systems. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories in Diagrams.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
- Starter Solenoid Does Not Cllck Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
- Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
- Engine Cranks Slowly Engine Cranks Slowly
- Charge Indicator Always On Charge Indicator Always On
- Charge Indicator Inoperative Charge Indicator Inoperative
- Battery Inspection/Test Battery Inspection/Test
- Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test
- Battery Common Causes of Failure Battery Common Causes of Failure
- Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis
- Charging System Test Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- Generator Noise Diagnosis Generator Noise Diagnosis