Component Diagnosis - Starting System

COMPONENTS

Clutch Start Switch (Manual Transaxle)
^ Check resistance through the switch. Switch resistance:
^ Open when the clutch is engaged.
^ Less than two ohms when the clutch is fully depressed.
^ If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the Diagnostic Chart.

Neutral Start Switch (Automatic Transaxle)
^ Check resistance through the switch from Pin A to Pin B.

Switch resistances:
^ Open when the transaxle shifter is in R (Reverse), 3 (Third Gear), or 2 (Second Gear).
^ Less than two ohms when the transaxle shifter is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
^ If this component is good, go to the next item indicated on the Symptom Chart.

Starter Motor/Solenoid
^ Perform ARBST starter motor test.

Battery
^ Refer to "Battery"
^ Perform ARBST battery test.

THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS
Check to make sure the vehicle does not have a theft deterrent system installed. If the vehicle does have a theft deterrent system, verify that the amperage draw of the system meets manufacturer's specification. If it exceeds specification, repair cause of excessive draw.

STARTER NOISE PROBLEMS
Gear reduction starters may sound different from the traditional starter. However, if a noise problem is encountered, follow the diagnosis under the "Starter Noise."