Symptoms - Engine Electrical

Symptoms - Engine Electrical

Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:


* Battery Description and Operation (Description and Operation)

* Starting System Description and Operation (Description and Operation)

* Charging System Description and Operation (Description and Operation)


Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the starting, charging, or ignition systems. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Checking Aftermarket Accessories).
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* Inspect the battery for correct installation and physical damage.
* Test the condition of the battery. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test (Battery Inspection/Test).
* Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect the connections to the starter motor, the starter solenoid, the ignition switch, the battery, and all related ground points.
* When the charging system is operating normally, the charge indicator lamp will come ON when the ignition switch is turned ON and will go out when the engine starts.
* Inspect the generator for loose or improper mounting and the generator drive belt for correct installation.
* Inspect the generator drive belt for correct installation. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 1.8 L engine or Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.4 L engine.

Intermittent

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

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Battery Inspection/Test (Battery Inspection/Test)
* Battery Charging (Procedures)
* Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test (Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test)
* Battery Common Causes of Malfunction (Battery Common Causes of Malfunction)
* Charging System Test (Charging System Test)
* Charge Indicator Always On (Charge Indicator Always On)
* Charge Indicator Inoperative (Charge Indicator Inoperative)
* Generator Noise Diagnosis (Generator Noise Diagnosis)
* Starter Solenoid Does Not Click (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)
* Starter Noise Diagnosis (Starter Noise Diagnosis)